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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, which is priced in the midrange and typically more expensive, offers high performance with a powerful processor and graphics card, a large, high-resolution screen, and substantial storage and memory, making it suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. The ASUS has better screen quality, more storage, and more powerful components, while the Gateway offers greater portability and a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
- 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
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9
5.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is better for general use because it has a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher-quality screen, which improves multitasking, speed, and visual experience; its battery life for typical use is shorter than the Gateway 11.6", but the tradeoff is offset by its robust performance and larger, sharper display. The Gateway 11.6" offers excellent portability due to its smaller size and longer battery life, but its lower-end processor, minimual RAM, and lower resolution screen limit its effectiveness for demanding tasks and result in a poorer overall user experience for general use.
Gaming and AI
8.5
5.4
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which are crucial for smooth graphics and fast-paced action, alongside a more powerful processor and better screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.8
5.4
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, with its robust Intel i9 processor, abundant RAM, and high-end RTX GPU, excels at engineering and design tasks, reinforced by a superior screen with a high resolution and color accuracy. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" struggles with such tasks due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and basic integrated graphics, paired with a lower resolution and less color-accurate screen.
Content Creation
8.2
5.7
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 Zephyrus M16 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
7.7
5.7
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
9.0
5.7
16.0in
SIZE
11.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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 Zephyrus M16 boasts a high-resolution display with strong brightness and advanced panel technology, offering crisp and vivid visuals for everyday tasks and professional design work, alongside extensive color coverage essential for precise engineering applications. However, its refresh rate isn't optimal for the fast-paced action in gaming and 3D rendering where fluid motion is key. The Gateway 11.6" falls short in screen quality across the board due to its lower resolution, subpar brightness, and limited color range, not meeting the demands of general use, professional creativity, or gaming.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
11.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
5.1
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
$2,059
$89
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,059 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Gateway 11.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 | Gateway 11.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,059 | $89 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 2.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 7.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 627 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Christian Hintze | March 2023
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
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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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