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Updated January 12, 2024·
If portability and lower cost are your top priorities, the Gateway 11.6" is a suitable option, as it's lighter and significantly cheaper. However, it has a smaller, lower resolution screen and less powerful components, making it good for basic tasks like browsing and word processing. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, while more expensive, offers a much more powerful processor and graphics card, a larger, higher resolution screen with a faster refresh rate, and additional features like a higher number of ports, RGB keyboard, and better cooling system, making it ideal for gaming, video editing, and other intensive applications. The Aorus 15X is heavier and will not be as easy to carry around. Choose based on whether you value performance for demanding tasks or portability and affordability for basic computing needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- 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
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.8
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a basic CPU and less memory, which limits its ability to handle multiple tasks, and its lower-resolution display might not deliver the crisp visuals that users often expect. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X boasts a high-end CPU and considerable memory, enhancing multitasking and demanding applications, paired with a higher resolution screen for more detailed images, ultimately providing a vastly superior general use experience.
Gaming and AI
5.4
8.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a basic Intel Celeron processor and an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU, which are not suited for gaming or 3D applications, and it has a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz which does not cater to the high frame rates desired in gaming.
Engineering and Design
5.4
8.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a less powerful Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and basic graphics, which are inadequate for demanding engineering and design tasks, and it also features a lower resolution screen that hinders detailed work; whereas, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers a high-performance i9 processor, substantial RAM, and advanced graphics suited for these tasks along with a high-quality screen that provides sharp visuals necessary for precision work. While the Gateway is lightweight and highly portable, the Gigabyte's superior keyboard and thermal management make it a better choice despite being heavier and potentially louder under load.
Content Creation
5.7
8.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.7
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
8.2
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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" may have inadequate resolution and brightness, which are crucial for clarity and visibility across various lighting conditions, hampering its performance for general use, engineering, and gaming. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers superior resolution and brightness, benefiting general and engineering uses with crisp image quality and vivid color representation, which is vital for precision in design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite having a good panel and resolution, the Aorus 15X's lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops means it may not provide as smooth motion for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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.
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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