The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers better performance with a high-end processor and plenty of storage, which is ideal for intensive engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, but comes at a higher price. Its OLED display with high color accuracy and brightness will enhance visual tasks and entertainment but expect shorter battery life. Gateway 14.1", being more budget-friendly, is lighter and thus more portable, suitable for general use and basic tasks. It has lower storage and performance which might not handle demanding applications well. Choose ASUS for power and visuals or Gateway for cost and mobility. 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 14.1"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, and an OLED screen with excellent color accuracy and brightness, making it well-suited for a variety of tasks and enjoyable for media consumption; however, it's less portable compared to lighter options. On the other hand, the Gateway 14.1" laptop, with inferior CPU, less RAM, and an IPS screen with lower brightness and color coverage, is rated poorly for general use, although it may fare better in terms of portability and battery longevity.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 14.1" 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.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.5/10
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 14.1" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
5.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 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
7.9/10
5.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
8.9/10
6.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 S 15 OLED boasts a vibrant OLED display that offers exceptional color accuracy and contrast, making it suitable for both general use and color-sensitive engineering tasks; however, its potential lack of a high refresh rate means it's less ideal for fast-paced 3D applications and gaming. The Gateway 14.1" with its fair screen quality is serviceable for everyday tasks and some design work, but its color range and resolution may not match the vividness required by professionals. For gaming and 3D rendering, both laptops may fall short due to potentially lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
7.2/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
$990
$99
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 14.1" to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Gateway 14.1" compare to other laptops
"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."
"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 S 15 OLED 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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