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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability is a high priority and cost is a concern, the Gateway 11.6" is substantially lighter and more affordable. However, the HP Spectre x360 has a much larger, higher resolution display which is touch-enabled, far superior processing power suitable for intensive tasks like 3D, machine learning, or engineering, more storage, and better build quality. Its larger size, higher cost, and heavier weight may make it less ideal for frequent travel. The Spectre x360 also offers a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and facial recognition features which are absent in the Gateway, along with a significantly better webcam, speaker quality, and battery life for extended use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
8.2
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a basic Intel Celeron processor, limited memory and a lower resolution screen, which affect its performance and display quality, making it less suitable for demanding tasks and multitasking, which are crucial for general use. Meanwhile, the HP Spectre x360 boasts a high-end Intel i7 processor, ample memory, and a high-resolution screen, enhancing performance, visual clarity, and overall user experience, also benefiting from a better build quality and input devices, thus providing a more robust solution for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU that limits its ability to handle gaming and 3D tasks, while the HP Spectre x360 comes with a more capable Intel Iris Xe GPU which is better for these purposes. Although both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the HP Spectre x360 offers a higher resolution and better screen quality, which enhances the gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.4
8.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7
8.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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
8.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 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
7.6
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 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 low resolution and dim brightness, which compromises enjoyment during everyday tasks, while the HP Spectre x360's higher resolution and brightness offer a sharp and vivid viewing experience suitable for general use and detailed engineering work. However, the Spectre's screen probably lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth renderings in gaming and 3D applications, making it less ideal for those specific purposes. For engineering and design, the Spectre x360 likely covers a wider range of colors accurately, which is essential for professional color work, whereas the Gateway does not meet these standards.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 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
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 has very 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | HP Spectre x360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 4.74 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 9.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 406 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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 | |
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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