If you prioritize savings and portability, the Gateway 11.6" may suit you well as it's less expensive and smaller, which makes it easier to carry around. However, the Maypug 15" Laptop, while more costly, typically offers a larger screen for better viewing and multitasking, and it might have superior performance suitable for more demanding tasks like photo editing or gaming. The larger laptop may also have a longer battery life, which is beneficial if you frequently work away from power outlets. Consider how you'll use the laptop: for basic tasks and travel, go with Gateway; for intensive tasks and more screen real estate, choose Maypug. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Gateway 11.6".
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.7/10
5.7/10
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for content creation.
For general use, a laptop with a poor quality screen can lead to less sharp images and strain on the eyes due to lower resolution and insufficient brightness, making activities like browsing and watching videos less enjoyable. Engineering and design work require accurate color representation and a wide color range, so poor color gamuts in a screen may result in imprecise color work, affecting the quality of the outputs in professional creative applications. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, a screen with a low refresh rate can cause motion blur and a less smooth experience, while insufficient resolution and subpar panel types can negatively impact visual clarity and immersion.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 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
Good
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$89
$600
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for general use.
The Gateway 11.6" struggles with general use due to a lower-quality Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and a low-resolution screen, which may not be suitable for multitasking or clear visuals. The Maypug 15" Laptop, while offering more storage and slightly better RAM, also suffers from a modest Intel Celeron processor and a similar low-resolution display, compromising performance and image quality for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
5.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop has an Intel Celeron N4020 processor with Intel UHD Graphics 600, which are not powerful enough for gaming and 3D applications, and it also has a basic screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which doesn't support the higher framerates required for smooth gameplay.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
5.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for engineering and design.
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
5.7/10
5.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for content creation.
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
5.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Gateway 11.6" are both poor for software development.
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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
5.1/10
The Gateway 11.6" and Maypug 15" Laptop both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Gateway 11.6"
Maypug 15" Laptop
GENERAL
Price
Price
$89
$600
Release Date
Release Date
August 1, 2021
January 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7''
14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78''
Weight
Weight
2.6 lbs
3.6 lbs
Width
Width
11"
13.97"
Depth
Depth
7.5"
11.1"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Celeron N4020
Intel Celeron N5095
RAM
RAM
4 GB
8 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
4
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
0
0
Storage
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
UHD Graphics 600
UHD Graphics
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
N/A
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
8 Hours
7 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
Unknown
29.6 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
11.6"
15.6"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1366 x 768
1366 x 768
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
200 nits
200 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
135.09 PPI
100.45 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
Unknown
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
Unknown
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
35 %
35 %
sRGB
sRGB
50 %
50 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
35 %
35 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
5.1/10
5.1/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
9.2/10
7.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
7/10
7.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
5.3/10
6/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
6/10
4.8/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
720p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
No
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
No
No
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
Yes
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
2
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
0
1
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
No
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
1
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
0
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
4
4
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
5
5
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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.
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