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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your primary concern is price and basic tasks like web browsing or office applications, the Gateway 11.6" would be more than sufficient. It's notably less expensive and has a compact size which makes it very portable, but it has modest performance capabilities. On the other hand, if performance is critical, for example for gaming, 3D modeling, or intensive engineering software, the MSI Raider GE77Hx offers significantly more power with its advanced CPU and graphics card. However, the MSI is heavier and will likely have a shorter battery life due to its powerful components, making it less convenient to carry around. The choice largely depends on whether performance or cost and portability are more important for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
8.0
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop, with its modest processor, limited RAM, and lower resolution screen, may not offer the multitasking capability and visual clarity that many users seek for general use. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-resolution display, delivers superior performance and screen quality, albeit at the cost of reduced portability and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4
8.7
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU, which is significantly less powerful for gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Raider GE77Hx's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, a high-tier graphics card designed specifically for these tasks. Additionally, the MSI Raider has a higher screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals and a competitive edge in fast-paced games, which the Gateway's standard refresh rate cannot match.
Engineering and Design
5.4
8.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has limited performance due to its basic CPU, low RAM, and basic integrated GPU, which are not suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, and its lower quality screen may not accurately display detailed work. Conversely, the MSI Raider GE77Hx offers a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, a powerful dedicated GPU, and a high-quality screen, which together provide the necessary power and precision for engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
5.7
8.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
7.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
8.4
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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 lower resolution and dimmer display, which compromises image clarity and vibrancy essential for general use and detailed work like engineering and design; its limited color gamut doesn't accurately represent colors needed for professional creative tasks. The MSI Raider GE77Hx likely boasts a higher resolution and brighter screen that enhances visibility and detail for both everyday tasks and technical applications, in addition to a wide color gamut providing precision for design work. However, its insufficient refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion, detracting from the immersive experience desired in gaming and 3D modeling environments.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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
Poor
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
$2,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
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Spec Comparison
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| Gateway 11.6" | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $2,140 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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