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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers better performance for intensive tasks like gaming, engineering, or 3D work due to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. It also has a larger screen and higher refresh rate, enhancing visual experiences but is heavier and less portable. Conversely, the Gateway 14.1" is more affordable, lighter, and thus more portable, suitable for general use and basic tasks, with less capacity for storage and lower performance hardware. It lacks a dedicated graphics card, making it unsuitable for intensive gaming or demanding software applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1
5.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a stronger CPU and more RAM, which contributes to better performance for general use compared to the Gateway 14.1" with a weaker CPU and less RAM. Additionally, the ASUS has a larger screen with higher quality which enhances the viewing experience, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the Gateway, which has a more portable design and longer battery life but sacrifices screen size and quality.
Gaming and AI
6.6
5.4
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience with its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which significantly outperform the Gateway 14.1" that has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz. Additionally, the ASUS's CPU is more powerful and designed for gaming, contributing to its overall better performance for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Gateway, which has a basic Intel Celeron processor less suited for these purposes.
Engineering and Design
6.9
5.5
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is equipped with a more powerful Intel i5 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, and more RAM, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design software, while the Gateway 14.1" has more modest capabilities, with an Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics.
Content Creation
7.1
5.8
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is 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
6.7
5.8
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair 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
6.9
6.0
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you use your laptop mostly for web browsing, office tasks, and watching videos, both the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the Gateway 14.1" will suffice, but the ASUS will likely offer a clearer and brighter display. For engineering and design work that requires color accuracy, neither laptop is ideal due to limited color gamut coverage; however, the ASUS might provide slightly better performance due to its size and potential for higher specs. Gamers and those into 3D graphics should steer clear of both, as they lack the high refresh rates crucial for a smooth visual experience; the ASUS, being a gaming-branded laptop, may perform marginally better but still falls short for serious gaming needs.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Gateway 14.1" 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
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
5.1
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
$1,000
$99
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the Gateway 14.1" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | Gateway 14.1" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $99 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.35 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 13.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 208 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F17
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
Gateway 14.1"
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Allen Ngo | September 2021
"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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