The Gateway 11.6" is a budget-friendly laptop with basic specifications suitable for general use, lightweight, and has a high portability score due to its smaller screen size and lower weight. However, its performance for general use and screen quality are rated lower, particularly for engineering or intensive 3D/machine learning tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is positioned in the upper midrange price category and offers significantly higher performance for engineering, gaming, and 3D/machine learning, along with a better screen and build quality. It comes with a much larger storage capacity, more RAM, a powerful processor, and a capable graphics card, making it suitable for intensive gaming. Still, its larger screen size and weight mean it's not as portable as the Gateway, and it offers a shorter battery life for typical usage. If budget is a major factor and your needs are basic, the Gateway could be sufficient, but if you require high performance for complex tasks and can invest more, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is the superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a basic CPU and only 4 GB of RAM, a low-resolution screen, and lesser quality keyboard and speakers which make it less suitable for demanding applications and extended use, while the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro features a powerful CPU and 32 GB of RAM, a high-resolution and brighter screen, and excellent keyboard and speakers which enhance overall user experience and performance in various tasks. Despite the Lenovo's heavier weight and shorter battery life which impact its portability, its superior hardware and screen quality provide a much better experience for general use compared to the Gateway 11.6".
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop is inadequate for gaming and 3D due to its basic Intel Celeron CPU and Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU which offer minimal processing and graphics capabilities, and a screen that has a standard refresh rate of 60Hz with low resolution.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
9.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" falls short for engineering and design tasks due to its basic CPU, minimal RAM, and low-quality GPU, which would struggle with demanding software requirements, and its screen has lower resolution and color accuracy. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is well-equipped with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a powerful GPU capable of handling intensive tasks, plus its screen offers higher resolution and color fidelity, enhancing design work precision.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
5.7/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
5.7/10
8.7/10
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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" laptop's display likely suffers from low resolution and dim brightness, making it less ideal for a crisp and vibrant viewing experience in everyday tasks, engineering applications, or gaming. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, with a higher quality display, offers sharper images and better brightness, enhancing visual clarity for general and professional design use, but its refresh rate may be lower than optimal for 3D gaming, which requires quick screen updates for smooth motion. Engineering and design work benefit from the Lenovo's wider color gamuts, providing more accurate color representation, although this advantage is not as critical for general use or gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 5 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
Fair
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,950.
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 11.6" or the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
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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