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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gateway 11.6" is a more budget-friendly and slightly smaller option, which may be better for portability and ease of carrying around. It has more basic specifications suitable for general use. On the other hand, the Gateway 14.1" is slightly more expensive with a larger screen, which could be more comfortable for extended viewing and might have a better display resolution, making it more suitable for tasks like watching videos and working on documents. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the Gateway 11.6".
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.7
6.0
11.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The Gateway 14.1" has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop likely struggles with screen quality across the board due to a low resolution and lackluster brightness, making texts and images less sharp and less vivid for everyday tasks. Its smaller screen size and potentially sub-par color accuracy may not provide the wide color gamuts required for precise engineering and design work. For 3D and gaming, its mediocre resolution and possible lack of a high refresh rate panel can lead to less fluid visuals and slower response times, thereby affecting the overall experience.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
11.6in
SIZE
14.1in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Gateway 14.1" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$89
$99
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.6
5.6
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gateway 14.1" and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for general use.
The Gateway 11.6" and Gateway 14.1" are labeled as poor for general use primarily because they come with low-powered Intel Celeron processors and just 4GB of RAM, which are not sufficient for seamless multitasking and can lead to sluggish performance. Additionally, while they have respectable portability and decent battery life, their screen quality and storage are limited, which can detract from the overall user experience, with the smaller 11.6" model having a particularly low-resolution display.
Gaming and AI
5.4
5.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gateway 14.1" and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Gateway 11.6" and Gateway 14.1" laptops are poor for gaming and 3D because they both have the Intel UHD Graphics 600 which lacks the power for graphically intensive tasks and a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which doesn't support the smoother visuals often preferred in gaming. Additionally, both have an Intel Celeron N4020 processor that may not handle gaming and 3D workloads well, and the screen quality is modest, with the 11.6" having a lower resolution than the 14.1", further compromising the visual experience.
Engineering and Design
5.4
5.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gateway 14.1" and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for engineering and design.
The Gateway 11.6" and Gateway 14.1" laptops are equipped with an Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, which lack the power and capabilities needed for demanding engineering and design software. Their screen resolutions and quality also fall short for detailed work, with the 11.6" having a lower resolution not optimal for fine design details, while the 14.1" provides a better resolution but still may not meet the high standards required for professional design tasks.
Content Creation
5.7
5.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gateway 14.1" and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for content creation.
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
5.7
5.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Gateway 14.1" and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for software development.
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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 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.
Build Quality
5.1
5.1
The Gateway 11.6" and Gateway 14.1" both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the Gateway 14.1" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | Gateway 14.1" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $99 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 3.35 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 13.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 208 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Allen Ngo | September 2021
"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."
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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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