If saving money is a priority and you need a laptop for basic tasks like browsing the web or using office applications, the Gateway 11.6" is a more affordable choice and offers the bonus of being lightweight and highly portable. However, if you require high performance for gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, the HP Omen Transcend 14, while more expensive, provides potent hardware that can handle such demands, as well as a better screen, but it will be heavier and may have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" may struggle with multitasking and demanding applications due to less powerful CPU and RAM, while its smaller screen could make extended use less comfortable, though it's lightweight and easy to carry. Meanwhile, the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a superior CPU, more RAM for efficient multitasking, a higher-quality screen, and longer battery life, but it may be heavier and less convenient to carry around.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop, with its basic integrated graphics card and standard screen refresh rate, isn't equipped to handle the high demands of gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the HP Omen Transcend 14 boasts a dedicated high-performance GPU and a higher screen refresh rate that provides a smoother visual experience, making it a suitable choice for such intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
8.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" may fall short for engineering and design due to its more basic CPU, lower RAM, and weaker GPU, which can't handle demanding software as efficiently, and its smaller screen may be less ideal for detail-oriented tasks. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a powerful CPU, high RAM, and a strong GPU that excel in running complex engineering applications, along with a higher quality screen, though it may be less portable and have a louder operating noise due to its high-performance components.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very 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
8.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very 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
8.6/10
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 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, impacting its clarity and visibility for everyday tasks, while the HP Omen Transcend 14's higher resolution and brightness enhance its usability and visual comfort for general and design work. For engineering and design, the HP Omen Transcend 14 may offer a broader color gamut, ensuring more accurate color representation important for detailed and color-sensitive tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate on the HP Omen Transcend 14 means less fluid motion compared to laptops with higher refresh rates, which could detract from the immersive experience despite its good resolution and panel type.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 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
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 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
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
How the Gateway 11.6" and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Gateway 11.6"
HP Omen Transcend 14
GENERAL
Price
Price
$89
$1,699
Release Date
Release Date
August 1, 2021
February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7''
12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71''
Weight
Weight
2.6 lbs
3.87 lbs
Width
Width
11"
12.32"
Depth
Depth
7.5"
9.19"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Celeron N4020
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
RAM
4 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
0
0
Storage
Storage
64 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
UHD Graphics 600
RTX 4060 (90 W)
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
8 GB
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
Yes
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
8 Hours
11 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
Unknown
71 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
11.6"
14"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
OLED
Resolution
Resolution
1366 x 768
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
200 nits
400 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
135.09 PPI
242.59 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
1000000: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
2 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
35 %
100 %
sRGB
sRGB
50 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
35 %
90 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
5.1/10
7.2/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
9.2/10
8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
Yes
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
7/10
7.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
N/A
RGB
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
5.3/10
8.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
6/10
6.3/10
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 Version
Thunderbolt Version
N/A
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
1
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
4
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
5
6E
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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 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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