The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is a high-performing device suitable for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, engineering software, and gaming, thanks to its powerful processor, high-end graphics card, and ample storage and memory. Its dual-screen feature enhances productivity, but this also contributes to its heavier weight which affects portability. Alternatively, the Gateway 14.1" is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it highly portable, but with its basic processor and limited storage and memory, it's best for general use like web browsing and productivity tasks but not for intensive gaming or complex software. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
5.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is superior in general use due to its robust CPU, ample RAM, high-quality OLED screen, and dedicated graphics but is less portable and has less battery life compared to the Gateway 14.1". The Gateway, while offering better portability and reasonable battery life, falls short in general use with its basic CPU, minimal RAM, and lower-grade IPS screen that lacks the clarity and color performance of the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, which is robust for gaming and 3D applications, while the Gateway 14.1" uses an Intel UHD Graphics 600 that isn't suited for those tasks. Additionally, the ASUS boasts a higher-quality OLED display, which coupled with its superior GPU, provides a more vivid and smoother visual experience compared to the Gateway's IPS panel.
Engineering and Design
9.0/10
5.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 outshines the Gateway 14.1" for engineering and design due to its substantially more powerful Intel i9 processor, high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, and a large amount of RAM, enabling advanced computing tasks and graphics-intensive applications. Additionally, the ASUS features a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, while the Gateway, with a basic Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics, lower RAM, and an IPS display, does not meet the demanding requirements of engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.7/10
5.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very 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
8.3/10
5.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very 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
8.3/10
6.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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 Pro Duo 15 offers superior screen resolution and brightness levels along with advanced panel technology which makes it excellent for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, supported by wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color portrayal. However, its refresh rate isn't as high, which is crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, leading to a less optimal experience in these areas. The Gateway 14.1", while providing fair screen quality through reasonable resolution and brightness, lacks in both the advanced color gamut coverage needed for professional design tasks and the high refresh rates needed for gaming and 3D content, making it a middle-of-the-road option for various uses.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 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 Duo 15 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
$2,000
$99
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 or the Gateway 14.1"
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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