The Gateway 11.6" is notably less expensive and offers portability with a smaller, lightweight design, which might be ideal for general use such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. However, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while more expensive, provides a significant boost in performance, larger storage, and more RAM, making it well-suited for engineering applications, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. Additionally, the ThinkPad P16 has a superior display with higher resolution, better color accuracy, and is part of a line known for durability and business use, but it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
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
Very good battery life
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" offers limited performance with a basic CPU and less RAM, which may not be adequate for demanding tasks, and its lower resolution and smaller screen may impair the user experience for general use. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 delivers robust performance with a high-end CPU and more RAM, a larger and higher-resolution screen enhancing visuals, making it well-suited for a range of general use scenarios despite being less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU which is not suitable for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 features a powerful Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, better equipped for such tasks despite both having similar screen refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop, with its basic Intel Celeron processor, limited RAM, and basic integrated graphics, is not equipped for demanding engineering and design applications, and its lower resolution screen does not provide the clarity needed for detailed work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.2/10
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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" screen likely has a lower resolution and brightness, which hampers its quality across all uses, while its small size further limits the detail and workspace needed for engineering and gaming. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with its higher resolution and brighter display, excels in clarity and visibility for general and engineering tasks and offers a wider color range, allowing for precise, color-sensitive work. However, despite its strong performance in resolution and color accuracy, the ThinkPad P16's less optimal refresh rate means it's not the best for the smoother visuals crucial in gaming and rendering 3D content.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
Poor
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
$1,449
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 11.6" or the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
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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