The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with a higher price, offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor, a significant increase in storage and RAM, better integrated graphics, and additional features such as a second screen, backlit keyboard, and Thunderbolt ports, making it suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning. Meanwhile, the Gateway 14.1" is more budget-friendly, lighter in weight with a more basic Intel Celeron processor and less RAM and storage, which is better suited for general use and lighter workloads. The Zenbook has a longer battery life and a higher-quality display, but it is less portable due to its additional weight and thickness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offers better general use performance with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and higher screen quality compared to the Gateway 14.1", which has a basic CPU, less RAM, and lower screen color coverage, impacting multitasking and visual tasks. While the Zenbook has greater portability and longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use, the Gateway may be more budget-friendly but falls short in delivering a smooth user experience for more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
5.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offers fair gaming performance thanks to its Iris Xe graphics, which are superior to the Intel UHD Graphics 600 found in the Gateway 14.1". Despite both having similar screen refresh rates, the stronger GPU and better overall performance of the ASUS make it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications than the Gateway.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
5.5/10
5.5/10
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 Duo 14 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, and better screen quality, excels in handling engineering and design tasks, while the Gateway 14.1" falls short with a much less capable Intel Celeron processor, limited RAM, and inferior screen performance, making it less suitable for such demanding applications.
Content Creation
7.3/10
5.8/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
7.0/10
5.8/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
6.8/10
6.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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 Duo 14 has a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness that make it suitable for general use and engineering tasks, which often require precise color reproduction and a sharp image. However, its standard refresh rate limits its ability to smoothly render fast-paced visuals, making it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where higher refresh rates are crucial. The Gateway 14.1" offers average resolution and brightness, which is adequate for everyday tasks and some engineering work, but its color range may not be as wide, and the same standard refresh rate issue affects its performance in gaming and 3D contexts.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
$999
$99
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
"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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