The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is more expensive and offers high performance with a larger, higher quality OLED screen, suitable for intensive tasks and entertainment. Its larger storage and memory, alongside a powerful processor, make it well-suited for engineering, 3D work, and machine learning. Conversely, the Gateway 11.6" is more budget-friendly and portable, yet less powerful, making it suited for basic tasks. It has a smaller, lower-resolution screen, and is not designed for demanding applications. Consider the ASUS if performance and screen quality are priorities, and the Gateway if you prefer affordability and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, and superior OLED screen quality, which makes it well-suited for a variety of tasks and multimedia use, albeit at the expense of being heavier and shorter on battery life than the Gateway 11.6". In contrast, while the Gateway 11.6" offers greater portability and potentially longer battery life due to its smaller size and lower performance components, its lower-resolution display, less powerful CPU, and minimal RAM limit its overall effectiveness for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
120Hz
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 S 15 OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its higher refresh rate display and more capable integrated graphics from the Intel i9 processor, accommodates gaming and 3D applications better than the Gateway 11.6", which only has a standard refresh rate screen and less powerful graphics from an Intel Celeron processor. Additionally, the Vivobook's OLED screen provides superior screen quality, enhancing the visual experience during gaming and 3D rendering, which is important though less critical than GPU and screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its powerful Intel Core i9 processor, 16GB of RAM, and high-quality OLED screen, is suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Gateway 11.6", with a less capable Intel Celeron processor, only 4GB of RAM, and a basic IPS display, lacks the power and screen quality necessary for such intensive work. The Gateway's portability and silent operation are better, but for engineering and design, the ASUS's higher performance and screen capabilities are more critical considerations.
Content Creation
8.2/10
5.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very 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
7.9/10
5.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
8.9/10
5.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
11.6in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 S 15 OLED offers vibrant colors and sharper details due to its high-resolution OLED display, making it excellent for both general use and tasks that require color accuracy like engineering and design; however, its standard refresh rate is less ideal for the fast motion in gaming and 3D applications. The Gateway 11.6" has a lower resolution and brightness, which leads to less clarity and vibrancy for general use, and also lacks the color range necessary for professional engineering and design work. For 3D and gaming, the Gateway's limited refresh rate and basic display technologies do not provide the smooth visual experience that these applications typically demand.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
11.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
$990
$89
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED or the Gateway 11.6"
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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