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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Gateway 11.6", consider that the Dell offers higher storage capacity, more RAM for multitasking, and a more powerful processor for complex tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, or machine learning work. It also features a superior OLED display with higher resolution, touch capability, and better color accuracy, making it well-suited for tasks that require high-quality visuals. However, it comes at a higher price and is less portable due to a slightly heavier build. On the other hand, the Gateway is more budget-friendly and light, making it highly portable. It's suited for basic tasks with its moderate storage, lower RAM, and less powerful processor. Its IPS display is not as high-end as the Dell's. Battery life tends to be longer with the Dell, a significant factor for on-the-go use. If budget permits and performance is a priority, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is the better option; otherwise, the Gateway caters to basic usage and prioritize cost savings and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- The Gateway 11.6" has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
5.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" 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
6.4
5.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is suited for gaming and 3D applications because it has a powerful Intel i7 CPU with Iris Xe graphics. While both have similar screen refresh rates, the Dell's superior GPU and CPU provide the necessary performance for demanding graphics, which the Gateway cannot match with its lower-end hardware.
Engineering and Design
8.2
5.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is equipped with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and an integrated GPU that offers good performance for tasks like engineering and design, complemented by a high-resolution OLED screen with excellent color accuracy. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" has a lower-tier CPU, minimal RAM, and a basic GPU, paired with a lower-resolution IPS screen, which makes it less suited for the demands of engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
8.3
5.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.3
5.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very 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
8.4
5.7
13.4in
SIZE
11.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a balance of high resolution, brightness, and sophisticated panel technology, enhancing clarity and color reproduction for general use and professional design tasks. Its screen supports wide color gamuts, ensuring designers and engineers see accurate colors for their work. However, its standard refresh rate limits its appeal to gamers and 3D professionals who prefer smoother visual experiences that come with higher refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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.
Build Quality
8.5
5.1
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very 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
$1,849
$89
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
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Key similarities
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.4in
SIZE
11.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Gateway 11.6" both have excellent portability.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Gateway 11.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Gateway 11.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $89 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 2.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 7.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | 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 | 512 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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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