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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger screen, higher resolution, and significantly more powerful hardware, making it suitable for demanding tasks like 3D modelling, machine learning, and gaming. It has a large amount of storage and RAM, which is ideal for engineering and creative work. However, it's heavier and less portable than the Gateway. If portability is a priority and you're focusing on general usage like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the Gateway 11.6" is a lighter, more affordable option with sufficient capabilities for these tasks, but it's not designed for heavy workloads or intensive multitasking. Choose the ASUS if you need high performance and the Gateway if you prioritize portability and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3
5.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 outperforms the Gateway 11.6" in general use, owing to its significantly more powerful CPU, abundant RAM for multitasking, and larger, higher quality display, all of which contribute to a more seamless user experience. In contrast, while the Gateway is highly portable and has good battery life, its lower-end CPU, minimal RAM, smaller and less vivid screen, and overall lower build and speaker quality make it less suitable for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.9
5.4
5.1/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a larger screen, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Gateway 11.6" uses an Intel UHD Graphics 600 which is less capable for such demanding applications. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the superior GPU and larger display of the ASUS contribute to a better gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.1
5.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is well-equipped for engineering and design due to its high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU, substantial 32 GB of RAM, capable Nvidia RTX GPU, and quality IPS display, but it's less portable than smaller laptops. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" has a basic Intel Celeron CPU, only 4 GB of RAM, a much less powerful integrated GPU, and a lower resolution screen, making it ill-suited for demanding engineering tasks despite its high portability.
Content Creation
8.2
5.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very 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
7.9
5.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.2
5.7
17.3in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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 17 offers a high-resolution display and bright panel, fulfilling the needs for sharp and clear imagery in general use, while its wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation crucial for engineering and design tasks. Conversely, despite these qualities, its refresh rate is lower than ideal for gaming and 3D applications where fast refresh rates are key to smooth visuals. The Gateway 11.6" falls short in providing adequate resolution and brightness for general tasks, lacks the color accuracy professionals require for engineering and design, and has a refresh rate too low to support the fast-paced action of gaming and 3D content creation.
Portability
Good
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
11.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
5.1
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
$1,500
$89
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
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Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Gateway 11.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Gateway 11.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $89 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 2.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 7.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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