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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gateway 11.6" is a budget-friendly laptop with basic performance suitable for everyday tasks, like browsing and document editing, and tends to have better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is a high-performance machine with a premium price, designed for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming; however, it is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight. The Aorus 17G also offers a significantly better display and longer battery life but may not be as cost-effective if you don't require advanced capabilities. Choose the Gateway for casual use and value or the Aorus if you need top-tier performance and can accommodate a less portable device. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.5
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop, with its basic Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM, has limited performance capabilities and its smaller screen with lower resolution provides a less enjoyable viewing experience, though it excels in portability due to its lightweight and compact design. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers robust performance with an Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, a larger and higher-resolution screen, and superior keyboard and speaker quality, making it well-suited for more demanding tasks, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, compromising portability.
Gaming and AI
5.4
7.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is 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
7.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" falls short for engineering and design due to its basic Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics, which are inadequate for demanding tasks and applications that rely on strong CPU and GPU capabilities. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G excels with its high-end Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card, which provide the necessary power and performance for intensive engineering software and design work.
Content Creation
5.7
7.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is 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
7.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
300Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gateway's display may disappoint due to its limited resolution and lack of brightness, making documents and websites less crisp and vibrant. In engineering and design, the Aorus 17G's screen fares better due to its wider color gamuts, essential for precise color work, which the Gateway's screen can't match. However, for gaming and 3D, the Aorus's lower refresh rate could make fast-paced visuals less fluid compared to laptops designed with higher refresh rates, an area where its good resolution and panel type partially compensate but may not entirely please avid gamers.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
$2,329
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 512 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 | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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