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Updated March 21, 2024·
When considering the Gateway 11.6" versus the HP Spectre x360 14, if budget is a main concern and basic tasks like web browsing or word processing are your primary needs, the Gateway could be a suitable choice. However, if you desire higher performance for demanding applications like video editing, the Spectre, while more expensive, offers a more powerful system. The Spectre also provides better build quality, longer battery life, and flexibility with its convertible design. The tradeoff with the Spectre is its higher cost and possibly a bit less portability due to its larger size compared to the compact Gateway. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
8.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop has a less powerful CPU and less RAM than the HP Spectre x360 14, which can make it sluggish for multitasking and more demanding applications; its screen quality and battery life are also inferior, making it less suitable for prolonged or intensive use. On the other hand, the HP Spectre x360 14 offers a higher-resolution touchscreen, more robust processing power, and longer battery life, ensuring a smooth and portable experience ideal for a range of activities from work to entertainment.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop, with its basic integrated graphics and a lower screen refresh rate, struggles with the demands of modern 3D applications and games, whereas the HP Spectre x360 14 offers superior graphics performance and a higher refresh rate, making it more suitable for such tasks. Additionally, the HP's superior CPU and screen quality contribute to a better overall gaming and 3D experience compared to the Gateway.
Engineering and Design
5.4
8.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop has limited processing power, less memory, and a basic graphics card, which may struggle with demanding engineering software, while its screen offers lower resolution affecting the clarity of detailed designs. In contrast, the HP Spectre x360 14 provides a more powerful CPU, higher RAM, and superior GPU for smooth performance in complex tasks, along with a high-quality display for precise design work, albeit at the cost of being less portable and potentially noisier under load.
Content Creation
5.7
8.7
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 Spectre x360 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
8.4
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
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 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
8.6
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 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, which makes it less suitable for any task requiring visual precision or clarity, including general use and detailed work like engineering and design. The HP Spectre x360 14's higher-resolution, brighter screen with better color reproduction meets the demands for general use and professional design tasks, providing vibrant and accurate colors due to its superior color gamut coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate becomes crucial; the Spectre may fall short for these uses if its refresh rate is not high enough to provide smooth motion rendering.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the HP Spectre x360 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 14 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
$1,630
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the HP Spectre x360 14 costs $1,630.
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Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 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.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the HP Spectre x360 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | HP Spectre x360 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $1,630 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 3.45 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 12.35" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 8.68" | |
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 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 68 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 | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 2160p | |
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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Rami Tabari | February 2024
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
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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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