The ASUS Vivobook 16, with a larger screen and higher-priced, is better suited for intensive tasks like engineering and 3D rendering due to its stronger processor and more RAM. It also features a much larger storage capacity, backlit keyboard, and is a recent model. On the other hand, the Gateway 14.1" costs less and is slightly lighter, making it more portable, but has significantly lower performance abilities due to its less powerful processor and smaller amount of RAM, making it suitable for basic general use. Neither is ideal for intensive gaming, but for everyday tasks, the cheaper Gateway may suffice, whereas for heavier workloads, the ASUS is a better fit. 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 14.1"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
5.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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
6.3/10
5.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
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
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is fair for gaming and 3D applications because it has a more capable GPU in the form of the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor for these tasks due to its much weaker Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the GPU is the key differentiator in their gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
5.5/10
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 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is equipped with a robust AMD Ryzen processor, ample RAM, and integrated Vega graphics, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, plus it has a high-quality 16-inch screen with better resolution and aspect ratio for enhanced work space.
Content Creation
7.5/10
5.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.3/10
5.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is good 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
6.4/10
6.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Gateway 14.1" both offer screen characteristics sufficient for casual or business tasks where intricate color work and fast refresh rates are not crucial. For engineering and design, these laptops provide adequate resolution and decent panel type for detail work but may lack the full color range professionals need for precise color grading. Gamers and 3D designers may find the screens less suitable due to lower refresh rates, affecting smoothness and responsiveness in fast-paced visual scenarios.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
$669
$99
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
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."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 16 or the Gateway 14.1"
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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