The Gateway 11.6" is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers basic performance suitable for simple tasks like web browsing and document editing, but it has limited storage, lower RAM, and a lower-resolution screen that’s not touch-enabled. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is more expensive but provides better performance with higher storage, more RAM, and a higher-resolution touchscreen which enhances productivity and multitasking. It’s also a premium business laptop with a better build and additional features like a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and facial recognition. Choose the Gateway for simple tasks and portability on a budget, and the Lenovo for enhanced performance, features, and a higher-quality display for more demanding professional work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
The Gateway 11.6" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" falls short for general use due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and low-resolution screen, which lead to slower performance and lesser visual clarity, while its decent portability and battery life are overshadowed by these limitations.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has an Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics which offer basic performance suitable for simple tasks, but not for demanding applications like gaming or 3D rendering, while the screen's lower resolution and refresh rate limit visual quality and fluidity in such tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
6.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" falls short for engineering and design due to its limited performance hardware, including a basic Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, as well as a lower-resolution screen which is not ideal for detailed work. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga excels with more powerful CPU and GPU capabilities and a higher-resolution display, making it suited for demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
11.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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" likely has lower resolution and brightness, which detracts from general use where clear and vibrant displays are preferred. For engineering and design, its limited color gamut means it cannot accurately represent a wide range of colors, crucial for detailed design work. Although the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has better screen resolution and color accuracy for general tasks and design, its lower refresh rate would be less ideal for 3D applications and gaming where smoother motion is essential.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 11.6" or the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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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