The ASUS Zenbook 14, being more expensive, offers higher performance with an Intel i5 processor, 8GB of memory, and a higher-resolution OLED display. It's better suited for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D work, or gaming. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" has lower specs like an Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of memory, geared towards basic tasks like browsing or document editing. The Gateway is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, while the ASUS has a larger screen and likely better battery life. Choose the ASUS for performance or the Gateway for simple tasks and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
5.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a solid combination of a more powerful CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality which makes it fair for general use; whereas the Gateway 11.6" falls short with a weaker CPU, less RAM, and lower resolution display, making it poor for general use. While both have similar portability and battery life, the significant difference in performance and display characteristics between the ASUS and Gateway likely contribute to their respective assessments in general use suitability.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
5.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 provides a fair gaming and 3D experience due to its significantly more capable Intel i5-1240P Iris Xe GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 90Hz, enhancing motion clarity and smoothness; whereas the Gateway 11.6" delivers a poor gaming performance largely because it's equipped with a less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, limiting its ability to render fast-paced visuals effectively.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
5.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with a high-resolution OLED screen and an Intel i5 processor with Iris Xe graphics, outperforms the Gateway 11.6" in terms of CPU, GPU, and screen quality, essential for engineering and design tasks. While the Gateway provides excellent portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, its Intel Celeron processor, basic UHD Graphics, and lower screen resolution limit its ability for complex engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
5.7/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is 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
7.2/10
5.7/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.3/10
5.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
11.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a higher resolution and brighter display, providing crisp and vibrant visuals, while the Gateway's lower resolution and brightness lead to a less appealing visual experience. The Zenbook excels in engineering and design due to its wider color gamut, allowing for more accurate color representation, which is essential for detail-oriented work, whereas the Gateway's limited color gamut results in less precise color accuracy. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the Zenbook's screen is less optimal due to a lower refresh rate, which can cause motion blur and isn't as smooth for fast-paced visuals, while the Gateway's screen quality, already lower for general tasks, also suffers from the same refresh rate limitations making it subpar for 3D content.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
11.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
$300
$89
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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