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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and portability, the Gateway 11.6" laptop might suit your needs for general use, with its lower price and more compact size making it easier to carry. However, the HP Envy x360 15" provides better performance for engineering, 3D or machine learning applications, and gaming, albeit at a higher cost. The HP also has a larger screen with higher resolution and touchscreen capabilities, which, combined with greater storage and RAM, positions it as a more powerful option suitable for more intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.2
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The HP Envy x360 15" is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP Envy x360 15" is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has an entry-level Intel Celeron N4020 processor with basic Intel UHD Graphics 600, which limits gaming and 3D performance, while the HP Envy x360 15" benefits from a more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 7530U and its integrated Vega 7 graphics, providing better handling of graphics-intensive tasks. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates but the HP's larger screen and better CPU/GPU combination makes it more suited for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.4
6.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Envy x360 15" is only fair for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a low-end CPU and GPU, little RAM, and a low-resolution screen that make it poorly suited for engineering and design tasks that require significant processing power and image clarity. In contrast, the HP Envy x360 15" offers more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a higher resolution screen, which makes it more capable of handling the demanding software used in these fields, despite it being larger and heavier, which affects portability.
Content Creation
5.7
7.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy x360 15" 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
5.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy x360 15" 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
6.2
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The HP Envy x360 15" 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" likely has a lower resolution and dimmer display, which makes it less ideal for any tasks where screen clarity and detail are crucial, such as reading text for general use, or interpreting detailed visuals for engineering and design. The HP Envy x360 15", with a fair screen quality, suggests a better resolution and brightness, providing a more comfortable and clearer viewing experience for general tasks and some level of precision for design work, even though it may not reach the color accuracy professionals need. However, both seem to lack high refresh rates and the resolution possibly isn't high enough for optimal gaming and 3D rendering experiences where smooth motion and fine detail are key.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.2
The HP Envy x360 15" 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
$430
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the HP Envy x360 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 55 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 11.6" or the HP Envy x360 15"
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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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