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Updated March 22, 2024·
If saving money is your top priority and your tasks are mostly basic like web browsing and document editing, the Gateway 11.6" can be suitable due to its lower price. However, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while more expensive, offers higher performance for more demanding applications, better build quality, and often a longer battery life, which can be important if you need to work on the go or run intensive programs for work or school. The ThinkPad is also generally more rugged and has a better keyboard, which could be important if you type a lot. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
8.4
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop, with its limited CPU and RAM, offers subpar performance and lower screen quality, which aren't ideal for multitasking or clear visuals, while its portability and battery life may not justify these drawbacks for general use. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 delivers robust performance and high-quality display due to better CPU and RAM, in addition to being lightweight and having a longer battery life, making it more suitable for a variety of tasks and mobile use.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.9
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.5/10
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 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" likely has a lower-end GPU and refresh rate, which result in subpar performance for games and 3D applications, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with a better GPU and higher refresh rate, offers a more acceptable experience, though it may still struggle with more demanding tasks due to its CPU and screen quality. The Gateway's smaller screen and potential lower resolution also detract from the immersive experience required for effective gaming and 3D use.
Engineering and Design
5.5
7.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a less powerful CPU and GPU, along with less RAM and a lower-quality screen, making it less suitable for demanding tasks like engineering and design software compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, which has a more robust configuration for better performance. While the Gateway offers greater portability due to its smaller size, the ThinkPad X13 provides a superior keyboard, less operating noise, and a better-quality screen that is essential for precision work in engineering and design.
Content Creation
5.7
8.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
8.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
6.9
11.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering a laptop for general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 stands out with higher resolution and brighter display, providing clearer and more vibrant visuals compared to the Gateway 11.6". For engineering and design tasks, the ThinkPad X13's screen offers a wider color gamut, which is essential for accurately rendering colors, however, it still falls short for high-level professional work where exact color representation is critical. While both laptops are not ideal for gaming and 3D applications, due to their limited refresh rates, the ThinkPad X13's superior panel type and resolution offer a somewhat better experience, but serious gamers should look elsewhere for smoother and more immersive gameplay.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
$1,138
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 costs $1,138.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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
Very Good
11.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 11.6" to have excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $1,138 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 11.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | UHD Graphics 600 | Radeon 780M | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 13.3" | |
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 | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Benjamin Herzig | September 2023
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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