Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Gateway 15.6" involves considering your needs and preferences. If you need more storage and better performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the Gateway is the better option. However, the ASUS Vivobook is less expensive and slightly more portable due to its lower weight. Both laptops have similarly sized screens and resolution, but neither is ideal for intensive gaming. Battery life is better on the Vivobook, making it more suitable for on-the-go use, while the Gateway offers more RAM for multitasking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
Good overall build quality
Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
Good for general use
Good for content creation
Key differences
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gateway 15.6" is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Gateway 15.6" both offer displays with adequate resolution and brightness, but they lack the more vibrant panel types that provide better viewing angles and color accuracy. For engineering and design tasks, while both laptops have reasonable resolution for fine detail, their color gamut coverage may not fully meet the standards required for professional color work, such as in Adobe RGB or DCI-P3. In the context of 3D and gaming, the refresh rates on these laptops' displays fall short of delivering the smooth visuals preferred for dynamic content, though they still manage sufficient resolution and an acceptable panel type for moderate gaming and 3D tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and Gateway 15.6" both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15 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
$530
$380
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Gateway 15.6" costs $380.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 15.6" to be good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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
5.9/10
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 15.6" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has an Intel i3-1215U UHD Graphics GPU and a 60Hz screen, while the Gateway 15.6" features an Intel i5-1135G7 Iris Xe GPU and also a 60Hz screen, which makes both laptops fair for gaming and 3D tasks due to their modest graphics performance and standard refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
6.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gateway 15.6" and ASUS Vivobook 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, with an Intel i3 processor and UHD Graphics, is adequate for engineering and design due to its reasonable screen quality and RAM but may struggle with demanding tasks, while the Gateway 15.6" offers a more capable Intel i5 processor and Iris Xe graphics with more RAM and better screen resolution, thus providing smoother performance for engineering and design work; however, both are hindered by their limited portability and average keyboard and speaker qualities.
Software Development
6.5/10
6.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Gateway 15.6" and ASUS Vivobook 15 are both only fair for software development.
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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Gateway 15.6" compare to other laptops
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
"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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