The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers superior performance for intensive engineering tasks, better display with higher resolution, touch capability, and wider color coverage, which is ideal for creative professionals. However, it comes at a higher price point and offers a moderate battery life. On the other hand, the Gateway 14.1" is more budget-friendly with a simpler display and less power, suitable for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. Its performance isn’t cut out for demanding software used in engineering or intensive 3D tasks. The Gateway is slightly lighter than the Zenbook, which may be a plus for portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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 14.1"
The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED.
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
5.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
5.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
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 14X OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers better gaming and 3D performance due to its higher-end Intel i5-13500H CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, combined with a screen that has a high refresh rate of 120, enhancing the fluidity of motion in games.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
5.5/10
8.5/10
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 14X OLED is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is better for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, larger RAM, and high-quality dedicated GPU, which enable more complex tasks and better graphics processing compared to the Gateway 14.1" with its basic CPU, smaller RAM, and integrated graphics.
Content Creation
7.6/10
5.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is 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
7.5/10
5.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
8.6/10
6.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 Zenbook 14X OLED boasts an OLED display, offering vivid colors and deep blacks that are highly beneficial for tasks like photo editing and graphic design, but its likely standard refresh rate isn't ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D modelling. On the other hand, the Gateway 14.1" might have an LCD panel which, while adequate for browsing and streaming, doesn't quite match the color fidelity and contrast ratio of the ASUS's OLED for professional design work. Furthermore, the Gateway's screen may also fall short for gaming due to a similar standard refresh rate that doesn't cater to the smoothness gamers usually seek.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
$575
$99
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
"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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