The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, engineering, and gaming due to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics. It also has an OLED display, more storage, and higher RAM, making it suitable for intensive tasks. However, it is less portable than the Gateway 11.6" because of its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the Gateway 11.6" is far more portable, with a smaller screen and lighter build, making it ideal for general use and travel, but its lower-end Celeron processor and minimal storage and RAM might not be sufficient for demanding tasks. It also has a lower-quality display and its performance scores for demanding applications are inferior to the Zenbook. If price is a concern, the Gateway is less expensive but offers substantially lower performance across various tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is better suited for general use because it comes with a more powerful CPU, higher RAM, a larger and higher-quality OLED screen, and a longer battery life, enhancing performance and user experience. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" has a lesser CPU and RAM, a smaller and lower-resolution IPS screen, and presumably a shorter battery life, which may limit its performance and usability for general computing tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.4/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics processor and a higher quality OLED screen, compared to the Gateway 11.6" which has a less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 (N4020) and an IPS screen with lower resolution. Although both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the ASUS's superior GPU and screen quality make it a fair choice for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Gateway's weaker components contribute to its poor performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
5.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering software and provide a high-quality screen for detailed design work. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" has less powerful components and a lower quality screen, which might struggle with complex tasks and not display work as clearly, though it is more portable and may have a quieter operation.
Content Creation
7.7/10
5.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5/10
5.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.6/10
5.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Zenbook Pro 15's superior screen, with its high resolution and brightness, is ideal for general use, offering crisp visuals and comfortable viewing. For engineering and design, its wide color gamut ensures accurate color representation, which is crucial for professional creative work. However, its refresh rate isn't high enough to make it the best for gaming or 3D applications, where smooth motion and quick screen updates are key to an immersive experience.
Battery
12.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
$1,109
$89
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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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