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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and the Gateway 14.1", consider that both have similar internal hardware which means similar general, 3D, machine learning, and engineering performance. The ASUS has a larger 15.6" screen but comes with a TN panel which often has poorer viewing angles and color reproduction compared to the IPS panel on the smaller 14.1" Gateway which also boasts a higher color accuracy. For portability, the Gateway is slightly more compact and lightweight, which eases transport. The ASUS runs on Windows 11S while the Gateway comes with Windows 10S. If battery life is crucial, note that the ASUS has a known battery capacity that should provide around 7 hours of typical usage, but the Gateway's battery life isn't specified. Consider the ASUS for longer battery life and a larger screen, but choose the Gateway for better screen quality and marginally better portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
- Good overall build quality
Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.2
6.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The Gateway 14.1" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's display may not deliver the clarity and vibrancy needed for everyday tasks, engineering software, or immersive gaming experiences, possibly due to lower resolution and dimmer brightness which are crucial for general use. For engineering and design, where accurate color representation is key, its inferior color gamut coverage could lead to less precise color work. Meanwhile, the Gateway 14.1" offers a fair screen quality for general activities and technical work due to adequate resolution and brightness, but its refresh rate and panel quality may fall short for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.0
5.1
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
$236
$99
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $236 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.6
5.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 falls short for general use due to its low RAM and basic CPU, which may slow down multitasking and daily tasks, alongside a TN screen that often has inferior color reproduction and viewing angles compared to IPS displays. On the other hand, the Gateway 14.1" also disappoints for general use because, while it boasts a slightly better screen quality with its IPS panel, it shares the same limited RAM and basic CPU with the ASUS, potentially hindering performance in comparable ways.
Gaming and AI
5.5
5.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
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
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and the Gateway 14.1" both have the Intel Celeron N4020 processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600 which aren't powerful enough for gaming or 3D applications; they also feature standard 60Hz TN and IPS screens, respectively, which do not offer the high refresh rates preferred for smooth gameplay.
Engineering and Design
5.4
5.5
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 14.1" and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 are both poor for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and the Gateway 14.1" are both ill-suited for engineering and design due to their low-powered Intel Celeron processors, minimal RAM, and basic Intel UHD Graphics GPUs which limit their ability to handle demanding software tasks. Furthermore, their screen quality, while sufficient for general use, doesn't offer the high color accuracy or sharpness needed for precise design work, with the Vivobook employing a basic TN panel and the Gateway an IPS panel that offers better viewing angles but still falls short for professional design standards.
Content Creation
5.7
5.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gateway 14.1" and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
5.9
5.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and Gateway 14.1" 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 14.1" to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and the Gateway 14.1" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 15 | Gateway 14.1" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$236 | $99 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.71'' | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.46 lbs | 3.35 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 13.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.31" | 8.78" | |
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 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 208 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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 | 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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Josh Brown | January 2024
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
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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