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Updated January 12, 2024·

Consider the Gateway 11.6" if you prioritize saving money and need a compact device, though with a smaller screen and potentially lesser performance. The Jumper 16" Laptop, while more expensive, offers a larger display with higher resolution, possibly better processing power, and may run a more recent Windows version. Choose the Jumper for tasks like multitasking and entertainment if you don't mind limited portability and higher cost; select the Gateway for basic tasks and ease of carrying around due to its smaller size and weight. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
  • Excellent portability
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
  • The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Gateway 11.6".

Key differences

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Screen Quality

5.7
11.6"
16" Laptop
6.3
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.

Battery

8.0 Hours
11.6"
16" Laptop
7.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life.

Portability

Excellent
11.6"
16" Laptop
Good
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$89
11.6"
16" Laptop
$230
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The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $230.
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Key similarities

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General Use

5.6
11.6"
16" Laptop
5.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Jumper 16" Laptop and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for general use.

Gaming and AI

5.4
11.6"
16" Laptop
5.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Jumper 16" Laptop and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

5.4
11.6"
16" Laptop
5.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Jumper 16" Laptop and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for engineering and design.

Content Creation

5.7
11.6"
16" Laptop
5.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Jumper 16" Laptop and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for content creation.

Software Development

5.7
11.6"
16" Laptop
6.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jumper 16" Laptop to be only fair for software development, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.

Build Quality

5.1
11.6"
16" Laptop
5.1
The Gateway 11.6" and Jumper 16" Laptop both have poor build quality.

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How the Gateway 11.6" and the Jumper 16" Laptop compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Gateway 11.6"Jumper 16" Laptop
Gateway 11.6"Jumper 16" Laptop

GENERAL

Price
$89
$230
Release Date
August 1, 2021January 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7''16.4'' x 9.6'' x 0.7''
Weight
2.6 lbs4.19 lbs
Width
11"16.4"
Depth
7.5"9.56"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Celeron N4020Intel Celeron J4105
RAM
4 GB4 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
00
Storage
64 GB128 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
Unknown38 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
11.6"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1366 x 7681920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
200 nits250 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
5.1/105.1/10
Portability Score
9.2/107.5/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
5.3/106/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/104.8/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
01
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Ports
00

Get a great deal on the Gateway 11.6" or the Jumper 16" Laptop

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.

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