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Updated January 10, 2024·
Opting for the Gateway 11.6" will save you money and offer a very portable and lightweight device, ideal for basic tasks like web browsing, word processing, or video streaming, with modest performance due to its Intel Celeron processor and limited storage. However, if you're interested in more demanding applications like gaming, 3D modeling, or tasks requiring stronger performance, the Gigabyte G5 is a superior choice with its Intel i5 processor, better graphics capability with an Nvidia RTX card, and higher storage capacity, but it's less portable and has a higher price tag. Both run Windows, but the Gateway uses Windows 10S, a more restricted version, which could limit software installation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.1
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" falls short in general use due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and modest screen resolution, impacting multitasking and clarity, while its small size and low weight offer portability and an excellent portability score. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 provides a solid performance with a more powerful Intel i5 processor and double the RAM, better screen quality for sharpness and color, and adequate heat management and speaker quality, but this comes with less portability and a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4
7.3
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop with its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 is less suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Gigabyte G5, which is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen with a higher refresh rate, improving visual fluidity and rendering capabilities critical for these activities. Additionally, the Gigabyte G5 boasts better screen quality and a more capable CPU, which further enhances its performance for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.4
7.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and a lower-tier integrated GPU, which are insufficient for demanding engineering or design software, while its smaller, lower-resolution screen limits detailed work. Conversely, the Gigabyte G5 packs a more potent Intel i5 processor, greater RAM, a high-performance dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and a larger, higher-resolution screen, making it far more suitable for resource-intensive tasks and detailed visual work.
Content Creation
5.7
7.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte G5 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
6.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is only fair 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
6.8
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 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" laptop's smaller screen size and limited resolution result in a less immersive experience for general use and can be a hindrance for engineering tasks that require fine detail, as well as a less enjoyable gaming experience due to lower image clarity. The Gigabyte G5, while offering a larger display and higher resolution, improved brightness, and thus a better experience for general use and engineering, still lacks the wide color gamuts crucial for precise color work in design. Despite these improvements, the Gigabyte G5's refresh rate may not meet the demands of high-speed gaming or professional 3D applications where fluid motion and rapid image updates are key.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 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
$868
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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