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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is more budget-friendly compared to the Gateway 15.6", which costs more but offers better specifications. With the ASUS, you get less storage space and memory, and it has a lower-end processor and graphics card, making it suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. The Gateway 15.6" comes with significantly more storage and memory and a better processor and integrated graphics, which make it appropriate for more demanding tasks such as photo editing, light video editing, and multitasking with ease. Be aware that the Gateway might be less portable due to its heavier weight. Additionally, the Gateway has a higher quality IPS display, which means better color reproduction and viewing angles, making it a better choice for tasks where display quality is important. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
- Good overall build quality
Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gateway 15.6" is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a less powerful Intel Celeron N4020 processor, 4GB RAM, and a TN panel which typically offers inferior color and viewing angles compared to the Gateway's Intel i5-1135G7, 16GB RAM, and IPS panel, making the Gateway 15.6" more suitable for general use with better multitasking capabilities and a higher quality display. In addition to that, the Gateway offers more storage space and has better keyboard quality, further enhancing its usability for general daily tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.4
6.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gateway 15.6" is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has less RAM and a weaker CPU and integrated GPU, which hinders performance on engineering and design tasks in comparison to the Gateway 15.6", which is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU and more RAM, making it more capable in handling such workloads. Furthermore, the Vivobook's TN screen offers lower quality compared to the Gateway's IPS display, with the latter providing better color accuracy and viewing angles, essential for precision in design work.
Content Creation
5.7
7.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gateway 15.6" is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
5.9
6.7
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.0 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" is only fair for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
5.2
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gateway 15.6" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gateway's fair screen quality is likely due to a balance of decent resolution and adequate brightness, making it acceptable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, whereas the ASUS Vivobook's poor screen may suffer from lower resolution and dimness, resulting in a less enjoyable viewing experience. In engineering and design, where accurate colors are critical, the Gateway's fair screen suggests it covers a moderate range of color gamuts, providing a reasonable level of precision for professionals, but the ASUS Vivobook's poor screen means it likely lacks in this area, making it less suitable for detailed color work. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the Gateway's screen falls short due to a lower refresh rate which can lead to less fluid motion, while both laptops' resolutions and panel types, though somewhat important, do not compensate for this deficit in refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and Gateway 15.6" both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
5.1
The ASUS Vivobook Go 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
$240
$100
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Gateway 15.6" costs $100.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.5
6.0
3.5/10
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 Go 15 is poor.
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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and the Gateway 15.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 15 | Gateway 15.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$240 | $100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.71'' | 14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.46 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 14.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.31" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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 15.6"
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Francisco Lahoz | July 2022
"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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