The Gateway 11.6" laptop is suitable if you prioritize affordability and portability, making it a solid choice for everyday tasks like browsing, document editing, and light streaming. On the other hand, the HP Omen 16 is a high-performance machine designed for intensive tasks, including gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It will likely offer much more power and better graphics but at a higher cost and with less portability due to its larger size and potentially shorter battery life. Consider the HP Omen if your work or entertainment requires advanced capabilities and you're okay with a higher price and less mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop's limited RAM and basic CPU are insufficient for multitasking, leading to poor performance in general use, whereas the HP Omen 16's higher RAM and advanced CPU efficiently handle diverse tasks and applications. Additionally, the HP Omen 16's superior screen quality provides a better viewing experience, and although heavier, it still maintains a reasonable balance of portability and battery life suited for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a low screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it unsuitable for gaming and 3D applications, while the HP Omen 16 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and boasts a much higher refresh rate of 165Hz, offering superior gaming and 3D experiences. Moreover, the HP Omen 16 features a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and improved screen quality, further enhancing its suitability for these demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" falls short for engineering and design use because it has a basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and Intel UHD graphics which are inadequate for resource-intensive tasks, alongside a low-resolution screen that limits detailed work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 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
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 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
7.6/10
11.6in
SIZE
16.1in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 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're prioritizing screen clarity and sharpness for daily tasks, the HP Omen 16 with its higher resolution and brightness will provide a crisper and more vibrant display than the Gateway 11.6". The HP Omen also excels in color accuracy and range, making it a better fit for engineering and design work where precise colors are crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications which demand fluid motion, the HP Omen's screen may not be ideal due to a lower refresh rate when compared to screens specifically designed for these purposes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 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
16.1in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The HP Omen 16 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
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 11.6" or the HP Omen 16
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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