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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a larger screen, more storage, and higher RAM, which is well-suited for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, or machine learning. However, it is more expensive and less portable than the Gateway 11.6". The Gateway is more budget-friendly, lightweight, and thus highly portable but is less powerful and suited for general use rather than demanding tasks. So, if high performance and larger display size are crucial for your work, the ASUS Vivobook 16 would be the better choice, but if you prioritize saving money and a laptop for basic tasks with great portability, the Gateway 11.6" is more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6
5.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher quality screen, which makes it better suited for multitasking and media consumption compared to the Gateway 11.6" with its modest CPU, limited RAM, and lower resolution screen. While the Vivobook is heavier and could be less portable, the Gateway provides excellent portability due to its lighter weight, despite compromising on battery life and performance that are very important for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a GPU that is more capable for gaming and 3D applications and a screen with higher resolution and quality than the Gateway 11.6", despite both having similar screen refresh rates; the larger RAM and more advanced CPU of the ASUS further contribute to its better performance in these areas. However, the Gateway is lighter and may be preferred for its portability despite its limitations in gaming and 3D tasks due to a less powerful GPU and CPU, along with lower screen resolution and quality.
Engineering and Design
7.0
5.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is better suited for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and dedicated Vega 8 GPU, along with a high-quality IPS screen with higher resolution and color coverage, whereas the Gateway 11.6" has a basic Intel Celeron processor, only 4GB of RAM, integrated graphics, and an IPS screen with lower resolution and color space coverage, making it less capable for demanding tasks and precision work. While the Gateway is more portable due to its smaller size and lower weight, the inferior CPU, GPU, RAM, and screen quality significantly limit its usefulness in engineering and design applications compared to the ASUS Vivobook 16.
Content Creation
7.5
5.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is 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
7.3
5.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
6.4
5.7
16.0in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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 Vivobook 16, with a sharper resolution and higher brightness, offers a more pleasant viewing experience for general tasks and is adequate for engineering, but it falls short for gaming where a high refresh rate is crucial. The Gateway 11.6", with limited resolution and low brightness, results in a less clear and less vibrant display across the board, which is particularly detrimental for detailed engineering work and immersion in gaming. Additionally, both lack the advanced color gamuts needed for precision in engineering and design, and neither provides the smooth visuals desired for gaming due to low refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
11.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
5.1
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 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
$669
$89
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
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Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Gateway 11.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16 | Gateway 11.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$669 | $89 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 2.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 7.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | 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 | 6.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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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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