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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is more expensive but offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks compared to the Gateway 15.6", making it suitable for users with intensive computing needs. It also has a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals but is heavier, which might affect portability. The Gateway is less expensive and lighter, making it more portable, but it has lower performance capabilities and a standard screen refresh rate, catering more to general use and less demanding tasks. If budget and portability are priorities and your computing needs are moderate, the Gateway could be a good fit; otherwise, for high-performance requirements, the ASUS would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.0
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition surpasses the Gateway 15.6" in terms of gaming and 3D performance, largely due to its superior GPU, the AMD RX 6800M, and a significantly higher screen refresh rate of 300Hz, compared to Gateway's 60Hz refresh rate and Intel Iris Xe graphics. While both laptops have similar CPUs and screen quality, it's the GPU and refresh rate that are critical for gaming and 3D applications, making the ASUS the better choice for these purposes.
Engineering and Design
8.0
6.2
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and a high-end AMD RX 6800M GPU, which makes it very good for engineering and design, especially with its high refresh rate display for smooth visuals. In contrast, the Gateway 15.6" has a more modest Intel i5 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, which, along with an average display refresh rate, renders it only fair for such demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.7
7.0
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Gateway 15.6" are both good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is somewhat better.
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
7.3
6.7
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for software development, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
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
7.9
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers superior screen resolution and brightness which is great for general use and detailed engineering work, with a panel type that provides good color accuracy for design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate might not be as smooth for fast-paced gaming or 3D work where fluid motion is key. In contrast, the Gateway 15.6" has adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and engineering, but the same compromises in refresh rate and possibly lower color accuracy could affect both design precision and gaming performance.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 15.6" has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
5.1
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality, while the Gateway 15.6" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$380
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the Gateway 15.6" costs $380.
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Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Gateway 15.6" 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Gateway 15.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition | Gateway 15.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $380 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | 14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
Gateway 15.6"
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Francisco Lahoz | July 2022
"Some concessions have to be made when shopping for a budget laptop. Walmart's Gateway Ultra Slim laptops succeeds on the affordability front and delivers serviceable specs and good battery life, though it's hard to claim it's the best (or even particularly good) at any particular aspect. Its build quality, especially the touchpad, is mediocre, and its performance is decent but doesn't lead the way. The Gateway does undercut the cost of some competitors and offers ample storage with good connectivity, so it's not to be ignored."
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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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