The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is designed for high performance, suitable for gaming, 3D work, and machine learning tasks, with a cost reflecting its capabilities. Its battery life may be shorter due to the powerful hardware. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" is more budget-friendly, offers greater portability due to its smaller size, and should have a longer battery life, though it won't match the ASUS in terms of performance. Consider the Gateway for general use like web browsing and office applications. If performance is a priority and budget allows, the ASUS is a stronger choice, especially for more demanding software tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
The Gateway 11.6" has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers powerful performance with a high-end CPU and more RAM, making multitasking and demanding tasks smoother, while its high-resolution, high-quality display provides a better viewing experience. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" has a basic CPU and less RAM, which may struggle with heavy usage, and a lower-resolution screen, translating to reduced visual clarity and less efficient work or entertainment sessions.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
5.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
5.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is equipped with a high-end CPU, significant RAM, a powerful GPU, and a high-resolution screen, which are crucial for demanding tasks in engineering and design. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" has a basic CPU, less RAM, a much weaker integrated GPU, and a low-resolution screen, making it ill-suited for intensive applications typical in these fields.
Content Creation
8.2/10
5.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for content creation, while the Gateway 11.6" 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
8.0/10
5.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the Gateway 11.6" 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
8.4/10
5.7/10
13.4in
SIZE
11.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers a display with high resolution and brightness, providing a sharp and vivid image suitable for tasks in general use and detailed work in engineering and design; the extensive color range satisfies professionals needing accurate color representation. The Gateway 11.6", with its lower resolution and brightness, lacks the visual clarity and color fidelity, making it less ideal for both general purposes and specialized tasks like engineering and design. For gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS' lower refresh rate hinders its ability to render smooth motion, despite its superior resolution and panel quality, which is less optimal for fast-paced visuals that gamers typically expect.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gateway 11.6" 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the Gateway 11.6" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$89
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
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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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