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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gateway 11.6" is a budget-friendly laptop that is highly portable, making it suitable for general use like web browsing, document editing, and light tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a more expensive option with powerful specifications that can handle intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software. Despite its higher performance, the Aorus 17 is less portable due to its larger size and weight. If portability and budget are your main concerns, opt for the Gateway. If you need a laptop that can manage demanding applications and gaming, the Aorus 17 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
- 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
7.9
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop is considered poor for general use due to its lower-powered Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and a lower-resolution screen, which may not keep up with multitasking and higher-quality visuals that are often required for comfortable day-to-day use.
Gaming and AI
5.4
8.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" is unsuitable for gaming and 3D tasks largely because it has an entry-level GPU and a basic screen with a low refresh rate, which cannot handle demanding graphics well. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 excels in these areas with a high-end GPU and a screen boasting a very high refresh rate, empowering it to deliver smooth and detailed gameplay and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
5.4
8.4
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" is equipped with a modest Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, which may struggle with the resource-intensive tasks of engineering and design work; it also has a smaller, lower resolution screen which does not favor detailed visuals crucial for such fields.
Content Creation
5.7
8.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
7.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
8.0
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a vivid and sharp display for everyday tasks, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 will deliver better clarity and brightness for activities like browsing and streaming, while the Gateway 11.6" might fall short with its lackluster screen. For precision work in engineering and design, the Aorus 17's wider color gamut ensures more accurate color representation, which is critical, whereas the Gateway's screen quality may not meet professional standards. However, for a fluid and immersive 3D or gaming experience, the Gigabyte's lower refresh rate isn't optimal, despite its resolution and panel type, and gaming enthusiasts might be left wanting more.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 costs $1,700.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the Gigabyte Aorus 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | Gigabyte Aorus 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sascha Mölck | April 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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