The Gateway 11.6" is considerably cheaper and more portable due to its lightweight and smaller size, making it suitable for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is more expensive but offers significant improvements in performance with better processing power and graphics capabilities, which are ideal for more demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work. The IdeaPad also has a larger, higher-resolution display and longer battery life, further enhancing its suitability for intensive tasks and media consumption. If portability and cost are your primary concerns, the Gateway may be suitable, but for a comprehensive and powerful computing experience, the IdeaPad is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has inferior performance due to a weaker CPU, less RAM, and lower screen resolution, making multitasking and clarity less than ideal, while its excellent portability is overshadowed by the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's robust CPU, plentiful RAM, and high-resolution screen which greatly enhance the overall experience for general use. Despite the IdeaPad 5 Pro being less portable and having a shorter battery life, its advantages in performance, screen quality, and higher build standards make it a better choice for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is 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
5.7/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is 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
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is 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
7.8/10
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's superior resolution and brightness make it ideal for typical tasks like web browsing and document editing, offering clearer and more vibrant visuals than the Gateway 11.6". When it comes to engineering and design, the IdeaPad 5 Pro's better coverage of professional color gamuts ensures more accurate color representation, which is crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Gateway 11.6" falls short due to its lower refresh rate, and while the IdeaPad 5 Pro doesn’t excel in this aspect either, its better resolution and panel type still don’t make up for the less fluid motion that a higher refresh rate would provide.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
$1,025
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,025.
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 11.6" or the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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