For general use with a need for portability and a tighter budget, the Gateway 11.6" is lighter and less expensive. However, it has low storage space, a basic processor, and integrated graphics, which may not be suitable for intensive tasks. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, on the other hand, is heavier and pricier but offers high performance through an advanced processor and dedicated graphics card. It's a better fit for demanding engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. The Aorus also has a higher-quality display with a faster refresh rate, which is beneficial for fast motion visuals and color-critical work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has lower specifications with a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and just 4GB of RAM, which reduces its ability to handle multiple tasks and applications simultaneously, and its smaller storage capacity could limit the amount of data and programs you can keep on hand. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers substantially higher performance for general use thanks to its much more powerful Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM for smooth multitasking, and a superior screen quality for a clearer and more vibrant display, but this comes with less portability due to its larger size and heavier weight.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has limited performance for engineering and design due to its basic CPU, low RAM, and weaker integrated GPU, along with a lower resolution screen which doesn't deliver the clarity needed for detailed work. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is equipped with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-end dedicated GPU, and a high-resolution, high-quality screen that is essential for demanding engineering tasks and design work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
5.7/10
8.0/10
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gateway 11.6" has a smaller and less vibrant screen, which might make it less enjoyable for tasks that require crisp and clear visuals, such as browsing or video streaming, impacting its general use quality. Due to its limited color coverage, engineers and designers may find it inadequate for accurately rendering designs or color-sensitive work. Despite having decent resolution and panel type, the lackluster refresh rate of the Gateway makes it unsuitable for smooth rendering of 3D applications or gaming, where a high refresh rate is crucial for fluid motion.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 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
Fair
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
$89
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 11.6" or the Gigabyte Aorus 15
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.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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