The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, designed for gaming, significantly outperforms the Gateway 15.6" in graphics and processing power, thanks to its high-end AMD processor and Nvidia graphics card. It's ideal if you frequently engage in 3D, machine learning, or gaming activities. The ASUS also has a higher refresh rate display, which provides smoother visuals, an advantage in fast-paced games. However, its increased weight might detract from its portability. In contrast, the Gateway, which is significantly less expensive and slightly lighter, is equipped with an Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, making it better suited for general use or less intensive tasks. It also operates with an older version of Windows out of the box, which may be a factor to consider if you require the latest operating system features. If your primary concern is budget-friendly general computing without the need for high performance in tasks like gaming, the Gateway is an adequate choice. However, if performance in demanding applications is crucial and worth the investment, the ASUS is a better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
The Gateway 15.6" has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
8.0/10
6.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
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
8.2/10
6.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers superior CPU and GPU performance with advanced screen quality, which are very important for engineering and design, whereas the Gateway 15.6" has adequate performance for basic tasks but falls short for intensive uses due to its modest processor, integrated graphics, and lower screen color coverage. Additionally, the ASUS's extra features aimed at gaming, such as hardware ray tracing support and higher screen refresh rate, can be advantageous for some engineering applications, while its heavier build compared to the slimmer Gateway reflects a tradeoff between power and portability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.0/10
9.1/10
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 TUF Gaming A15 is very good for content creation, while the Gateway 15.6" is good.
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
7.6/10
6.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.2/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 TUF Gaming A15, with its superior panel type and higher resolution, offers clearer and sharper imagery that is appreciated in general use and essential for detail-oriented engineering tasks, whereas the decent but limited brightness level and average color gamut might make it less ideal for high-end gaming or 3D work where vibrant, true-to-life color reproduction is crucial. The Gateway 15.6" provides acceptable quality for everyday tasks and engineering due to its fair resolution and panel type, yet it may not excel in color accuracy for professional design work, and the screen's refresh rate and color range could disappoint in fast-paced gaming or 3D applications. For gaming and 3D especially, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 may fall short due to a lower refresh rate not meeting the fluid motion requirements these activities typically demand, despite its other display attributes.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
5.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
$2,059
$380
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Gateway 15.6" costs $380.
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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