For intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning or gaming, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is a superior choice due to its high-performance processor and advanced graphics card. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Gateway 11.6" is significantly more budget-friendly and lightweight, which is excellent for portability and basic general use, such as web browsing and document editing. Its smaller screen and lower-end specs, though, are not suitable for demanding software or gaming. Consider your primary activities and whether portability or power is your priority when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers robust performance with a high-end CPU, plenty of RAM, and a superior GPU, benefiting general use with faster processing and better multitasking, but has poor portability due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" is highly portable thanks to its smaller size and lighter weight, but its basic CPU and limited RAM lead to inferior performance, less suitable for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
5.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in gaming and 3D applications with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 360 Hz, which deliver smooth, detailed visuals. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" falls short due to its much less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, resulting in less fluid and detailed gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
5.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" 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
8.2/10
5.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
7.5/10
5.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is 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
8.1/10
5.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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 Strix Scar 17 offers a high-resolution display with vivid colors and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its refresh rate may not match the demands of high-speed gaming and 3D applications. The Gateway 11.6" falls short in screen resolution and brightness for general use, and its limited color accuracy and range hinder performance in engineering and design tasks that require precise color representation. For gaming and 3D, the Gateway's lower refresh rate, less-than-ideal resolution, and basic panel type lead to a subpar visual experience compared to models specialized for these activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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.
Portability
Poor
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
11.6in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
$2,499
$89
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
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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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