When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Gateway 14.1", consider that the ASUS offers superior performance for gaming and demanding tasks, but it's heavier and less portable than the Gateway, which is also more affordable. The Gateway is suitable for everyday tasks and is easier to carry around, but its performance and battery life might not meet the needs of intensive applications. If budget is a concern and your usage is mainly general tasks, the Gateway is a good choice; if performance in gaming or heavy workloads is a priority and cost is less of an issue, go with the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Very good for general use
Excellent 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
8.7/10
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 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a powerful CPU and ample RAM that provide a smooth experience for everyday tasks and demanding applications, complemented by a high-quality screen and efficient heat management, although it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less suitable for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Gateway 14.1" laptop, while more portable and likely to offer longer battery life, falls short in performance and screen quality, which may compromise the user's experience during general use.
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 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a high-powered GPU and a fast screen refresh rate, crucial for smooth and immersive gaming and 3D rendering experiences, but on the other hand, the Gateway 14.1" laptop, with lesser graphics capabilities and a slower screen refresh rate, falls short in providing the required performance for these tasks, despite having a decent CPU and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
5.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a stronger CPU, more RAM, and a superior GPU, which are crucial for running complex engineering and design software efficiently, plus it has a higher-quality screen that can benefit detailed work. In contrast, the Gateway 14.1" laptop, while more portable and potentially quieter, has less processing power and memory, as well as a lower tier GPU and screen, making it less ideal for demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.8/10
5.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) 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
8.5/10
5.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 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 (2024) 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.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and excellent brightness, making for a clear and vivid viewing experience, while the Gateway's display, although adequate in resolution and brightness, might not be as vibrant. The ASUS is superior for engineering and design work due to its wider color gamut coverage, which ensures more precise color representation needed for detailed design tasks, whereas the Gateway's color range is more limited, making it less ideal for color-critical work. However, for gaming and 3D, the higher refresh rate of a display is crucial for smooth motion, and the ASUS falls short in this regard, which might lead to less fluid gameplay compared to laptops with higher refresh rates, while the Gateway also offers a lower refresh rate not suited for high-end gaming or fast-paced 3D applications.
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 (2024) 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 (2024) 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
$2,203
$99
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,203 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."
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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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