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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
Screen Quality
5.7
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.
The Gateway 11.6" likely has a smaller, low-resolution display, which makes it less suitable for any tasks where screen clarity is crucial, like reading text, detailed design work, or enjoying rich gaming graphics. The Jumper 16" Laptop's larger screen with a fair resolution provides a better experience for viewing documents and designing, but its standard refresh rate and color reproduction may not satisfy the smooth visuals and color accuracy needed for high-end gaming or professional design. Both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D work due to their insufficient refresh rates and possibly limited color ranges compared to specialized screens made for such tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 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
4.1 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
$260
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $260.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.6
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.
The Gateway 11.6" has a lower-end Intel Celeron processor and just 4GB of RAM, making it less capable for multitasking and demanding applications, coupled with a small, low-resolution screen which hinders screen quality, though it's lightweight for portability.
Gaming and AI
5.4
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.
The Gateway 11.6" and Jumper 16" Laptops perform poorly for gaming and 3D tasks because they are equipped with an entry-level Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU, which lacks the power to handle demanding visuals, and they have screens with lower refresh rates, limiting smooth motion rendering. Even with IPS screens that provide better color accuracy, the processors in both laptops are not suited for heavy gaming or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.4
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.
The Gateway 11.6" falls short in engineering and design due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and lower-end integrated graphics which struggle with demanding tasks, paired with a low-resolution screen that hampers detailed work.
Content Creation
5.7
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.
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
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.
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.
Build Quality
5.1
5.1
The Gateway 11.6" and Jumper 16" Laptop both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the Jumper 16" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | Jumper 16" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 16.4'' x 9.6'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 16.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel Celeron J4105 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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