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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gateway 11.6" is a budget-friendly option that is less expensive and very portable due to its smaller size and light weight, which makes it a good fit for general use and basic tasks. However, it has limited storage and lower performance capabilities with basic graphics, which might not be suitable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, or gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs more but offers a higher performance with more storage and RAM, a better processor, and improved graphics. Its higher-resolution touchscreen and longer battery life make it versatile for engineering tasks, 3D and machine learning work, as well as general use, although it is slightly less portable and heavier than the Gateway 11.6". If portability is less of a concern and you require a laptop that can handle more demanding tasks, the Lenovo Yoga 6 may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.6
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" falls short for general use because it has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and a lower resolution screen, which may affect multitasking efficiency, application responsiveness, and visual clarity compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6 which boasts a more robust AMD Ryzen processor, ample RAM, and a higher resolution screen for a smoother overall experience.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.7
11.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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 a low-resolution display that produces dull colors, making it less suitable for any activity where screen quality is important. The Lenovo Yoga 6, with a fair screen quality for general use, suggests it has better resolution, brightness, and panel type which presents clearer and more vibrant visuals for everyday tasks and professional engineering work, along with a wider color gamut for accurate color rendering that's critical in design fields. However, both the Gateway 11.6" and Lenovo Yoga 6 fall short for gaming and 3D work due to lower refresh rates that lead to less fluid motion and possibly lower resolutions that make fine details less crisp.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.4
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
$1,045
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 59 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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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