The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is designed for high performance in gaming and engineering tasks, with a top-tier processor, significant storage, and an advanced graphics card, but it is more expensive and not as portable. Its larger screen and high refresh rate will be great for fast-paced games and video editing. In contrast, the Gateway 14.1" is very budget-friendly and considerably more portable with its lighter weight and smaller size, suitable for general use and basic tasks. However, its lower RAM and basic processor mean it's not ideal for intensive tasks, and it has limited storage space. Consider the ASUS for demanding activities and the Gateway for everyday tasks and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a superior screen quality, which makes it very good for a wide range of tasks including demanding applications, but it is heavy and offers limited battery life, affecting its portability. In contrast, the Gateway 14.1" has a basic CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality display which makes it poor for general use, although it is lighter and thus more portable.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
5.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
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 Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" 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
8.9/10
5.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.6/10
5.8/10
9.9/10
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 Strix G18 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
8.1/10
5.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very 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
8.7/10
6.0/10
18.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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 Strix G18 boasts higher resolution and brightness compared to the Gateway, thus providing a crisp and vivid display suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate hinders the seamless imagery required for high-speed gaming and 3D applications. The Gateway's screen, while offering fair resolution and brightness, may suffice for casual use and non-intensive design tasks, but may lack the color accuracy desired by professionals. For gaming and 3D work, both laptops fall short on providing the high refresh rates needed for fluid motion and fast-paced visual experiences.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.1in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 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
$2,299
$99
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Strix G18 or the Gateway 14.1"
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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