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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks like intensive engineering, go for the Dell XPS 13 Plus despite a higher price, as it has more RAM and a more potent processor. However, it is less portable than the Gateway 15.6" due to its lighter weight and smaller size. The Dell has a superior OLED display with higher resolution and color accuracy, which is better for creative work, but the Gateway's larger screen might be more comfortable for watching videos or multitasking. Both have similar battery life, enough for typical use, but the Dell's greater portability might suit those who move around more. 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
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
- The Gateway 15.6" has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.0
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the Gateway 15.6" is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is rated higher for general use owing to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a high-quality OLED screen with a higher resolution, providing excellent portability with its lightweight design and good battery life. In contrast, the Gateway 15.6" has a decent CPU and sufficient RAM for basic tasks, but falls short with a lower-quality IPS screen, heavier weight, and it doesn't score as well in portability, keyboard quality, speaker quality and screen colors, although it maintains good battery life and heat management.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in engineering and design use due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality OLED screen, and Iris Xe graphics, contributing to superior screen quality and performance necessary for demanding tasks. In contrast, the Gateway 15.6" offers a fair experience with a less potent CPU, less RAM, standard IPS screen, and the same series of graphics, which while adequate for some tasks, falls short in terms of the demanding visual and computational requirements typical in engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.3
7.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for content creation, while the Gateway 15.6" is good.
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
6.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
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
6.1
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its higher resolution and brightness, along with a broader color gamut coverage which ensures vivid and accurate color representation vital for design tasks. However, the screen's lower refresh rate holds it back for gaming and 3D applications where smoother visuals are key. In contrast, the Gateway's average resolution, brightness, and color range make it adequate for general tasks and engineering work, but similarly lackluster for gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate that doesn't match the needs of fast-paced visual content.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 hours of battery life. The Gateway 15.6" 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
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Gateway 15.6" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
5.1
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the Gateway 15.6" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$380
$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 15.6" costs $380.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers better gaming and 3D experiences mainly because it features a high-resolution OLED screen that provides sharper visuals and more vibrant colors, while the Gateway 15.6" has a lower-resolution IPS screen that results in less sharp and vibrant images. Additionally, the XPS 13 Plus is powered by a more advanced CPU, which can better handle gaming and 3D tasks than the Gateway's less powerful CPU, although both share the same GPU capabilities.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Gateway 15.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Gateway 15.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $380 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
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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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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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."
Gateway 15.6"
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Francisco Lahoz | July 2022
"Some concessions have to be made when shopping for a budget laptop. Walmart's Gateway Ultra Slim laptops succeeds on the affordability front and delivers serviceable specs and good battery life, though it's hard to claim it's the best (or even particularly good) at any particular aspect. Its build quality, especially the touchpad, is mediocre, and its performance is decent but doesn't lead the way. The Gateway does undercut the cost of some competitors and offers ample storage with good connectivity, so it's not to be ignored."
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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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