The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is generally more expensive than the Gateway 11.6", but it's also more powerful and has better performance for intensive tasks. However, if portability and price are key factors for you, the Gateway 11.6" could be the better option, as it's lighter and costs less. Both laptops use the same processor and have similar graphics capabilities, so for everyday tasks such as browsing, office applications, and streaming, either would be sufficient. The deciding factor should be how much you value performance and build quality against cost and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
The Gateway 11.6" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Go 12.
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.1/10
5.7/10
11.6in
SIZE
11.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Gateway 11.6" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, a laptop with a low-resolution display that isn't bright enough can make text look blurry and images lack clarity, which is likely the case with both the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the Gateway 11.6". When it comes to engineering and design, professionals need accurate color representation for their work, and screens that don't cover wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB won't provide the fidelity required for these tasks. In the realm of gaming and 3D, a screen's ability to quickly refresh is crucial to avoid motion blur and provide smooth visuals, and both of these laptops may fall short if they have lower refresh rates, in addition to their possible shortcomings in resolution and panel quality.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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.
Cost
$195
$89
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $195 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the Gateway 11.6" both have limited performance due to their Intel Celeron N4020 processors and 4GB of RAM, which can result in sluggishness during more demanding tasks and multitasking. While both offer portability and extended battery life, they compromise on screen quality with low-resolution displays and their keyboards and speakers have received low assessments, which may negatively impact user experience during general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
5.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for gaming and AI.
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
5.3/10
5.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gateway 11.6" and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 are both poor for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the Gateway 11.6" laptops are poorly suited for engineering and design because they both have limited processing power with Intel Celeron N4020 CPUs and basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 which are inadequate for demanding software tasks and visualization needs in these fields. Moreover, both have only 4GB of RAM and low-resolution screens which compromise performance and visual clarity that are crucial for detailed engineering and design work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
5.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for content creation.
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
5.7/10
5.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and Gateway 11.6" are both poor 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.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
11.6in
SIZE
11.6in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and Gateway 11.6" both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and Gateway 11.6" both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the Gateway 11.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Gateway 11.6"
GENERAL
Price
Price
$195
$89
Release Date
Release Date
October 1, 2021
August 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67''
11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7''
Weight
Weight
2.31 lbs
2.6 lbs
Width
Width
10.98"
11"
Depth
Depth
7.52"
7.5"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Celeron N4020
Intel Celeron N4020
Graphics
Graphics
UHD Graphics 600
UHD Graphics 600
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
RAM
RAM
4 GB
4 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
4
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
0
0
Storage
Storage
64 GB
64 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
10 Hours
8 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
38 Wh
Unknown
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
11.6"
11.6"
Display Technology
Display Technology
TN
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1366 x 768
1366 x 768
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
200 nits
200 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
135.09 PPI
135.09 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
Unknown
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
Unknown
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
35 %
35 %
sRGB
sRGB
50 %
50 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
35 %
35 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
5.1/10
5.1/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
9.3/10
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
7/10
7/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
5.3/10
5.3/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
6/10
6/10
Webcam
Webcam
480p
720p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
No
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
No
No
Number Pad
Number Pad
Yes
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
2
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
1
0
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
No
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
1
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
0
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.1
4
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
5
5
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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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