The Gateway 11.6" offers portability and is considerably less expensive, which makes it suitable for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. However, with limited storage, less RAM, and a basic processor, it won't handle intensive tasks well. The Gigabyte Aorus 5, on the other hand, is much pricier but comes with significantly more storage, higher RAM, a powerful processor, and a high-end graphics card, making it suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering applications. It's less portable and has a shorter battery life. If you need performance for heavy tasks and gaming, the Aorus 5 would be preferable, but for everyday use and saving money, the Gateway should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Good for general use
Very 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
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5, which limits its ability to handle multiple tasks and display content clearly, making it less suitable for general use. Additionally, the Gateway's excellent port rating is overshadowed by its poor keyboard, speaker quality, and heat management, whereas the Gigabyte offers very good keyboard and speaker quality, and better heat management, enhancing the overall user experience.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
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 5 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
5.4/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and lower-quality Intel UHD graphics, which may not handle engineering and design software efficiently, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a high-performance Intel i7 processor and superior Nvidia RTX graphics, better suited for the demands of such applications. Additionally, the Aorus 5 offers more RAM for multitasking and a higher resolution screen, crucial for intricate design details, while the Gateway has lower screen quality and less RAM, making it less ideal for such tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
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 5 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
5.7/10
7.3/10
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
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing between the Gateway 11.6" and the Gigabyte Aorus 5, the Aorus 5 offers a superior screen experience in general use due to better resolution, panel type, and brightness, ensuring clear and vibrant visuals. For engineering and design tasks, the Aorus 5 also leads, offering a wider color range that accurately represents different hues, which is crucial for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite its good screen quality, the Aorus 5's lower refresh rate may not be as smooth as desired for fast-paced visuals, whereas higher refresh rate options might be preferable for these use cases.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
Fair
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 11.6" or the Gigabyte Aorus 5
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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