The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is typically much more expensive and offers high performance suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, with its powerful Ryzen 9 processor and RTX 3060 graphics card, alongside a high-resolution, high-refresh rate touchscreen. However, it's less portable and has moderate battery life. On the other hand, the Gateway 14.1" is a budget-friendly option with modest performance suitable for general use, due to its Intel Celeron processor and basic integrated graphics; it's more portable and has a longer battery life but lacks a touchscreen and is not suitable for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outperforms the Gateway 14.1" for general use due to its significantly more powerful CPU and graphics card, ample RAM and storage, high-quality screen with better resolution and brightness, and a battery that supports longer usage away from an outlet. While the Gateway offers better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, its weaker processor, less RAM, lower-quality screen, and reduced battery life make it less suited for demanding tasks and extended use.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
5.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, enhancing fluid motion during intensive tasks. In contrast, the Gateway 14.1" comes with the much less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, which will struggle with demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
5.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outshines the Gateway 14.1" for engineering and design because it harnesses a high-end AMD Ryzen 9 processor, a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, and substantial RAM, which enable it to manage heavy-duty tasks and complex calculations. Moreover, its superior screen quality with a greater resolution and color accuracy ensures precise visual representation, whereas the Gateway's lower-tier Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and limited RAM significantly restrict its capacity to handle demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
5.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7/10
5.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for software development, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 likely offers a high-resolution, bright display with excellent color accuracy, making it ideal for both general computing and engineering tasks where visual fidelity is key. However, its lower refresh rate may not be best suited for gaming and 3D applications which benefit from faster screen updates. The Gateway 14.1", with fair screen characteristics, provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday use and casual engineering work, but falls short for gaming and 3D due to both lower refresh rates and less than optimal color range.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Gateway 14.1" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$99
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"The Gateway Ultra Slim 14" is surprisingly quiet with long battery life. The inexpensive Gateway excels at maximizing performance per dollar with lots of RAM and storage, super-quiet fan, and a long battery life. It can even house up to two M.2 SSDs which we weren't expecting from such a cheap system. However, the iffy reliability of the keyboard and USB-C port on our test unit means users should double-check for these potential issues immediately after purchasing."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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