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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use and tasks that don't demand much computing power, the Gateway 11.6" is considerably more affordable and offers the essentials for typical day-to-day activities. However, if you need a laptop for intensive tasks such as gaming, engineering software, or 3D modeling, the MSI Titan GT77, while significantly more expensive, is equipped with powerful hardware to handle heavy workloads and demanding applications with ease. The Gateway prioritizes affordability and basic usage, while the MSI shines in performance-intensive environments. The Titan also has a larger, higher-resolution display which might be beneficial for detailed work, but this impacts portability compared to the more compact and lightweight Gateway. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
8.9
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very 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, limited 4GB of RAM, and lower resolution screen, which, coupled with a compact size, impacts multitasking and media clarity. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 excels with a powerful Intel i9 processor, ample 64GB of RAM, and a high-resolution Mini LED display, offering superior performance and visual experience, although it's less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4
10.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" falls short for gaming and 3D as it has a basic Intel Celeron processor and an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU, which deliver minimal performance, and its standard 60Hz screen doesn't allow for smooth motion rendering required for high-end gaming.
Engineering and Design
5.4
10.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a lower-end Intel Celeron processor, basic Intel UHD graphics, and a screen resolution that's less suited for detail-oriented work, making it poor for engineering and design. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 boasts a high-end Intel i9 processor, powerful Nvidia RTX graphics, and a sharp Mini LED display with much higher resolution, rendering it best for demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
5.7
9.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Titan GT77’s superior panel type, higher resolution, and brightness contribute to clearer and more vibrant visuals, making it ideal for daily activities like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design work, the MSI Titan GT77 offers a wide color gamut, ensuring that professionals who need precise color accuracy for tasks like photo editing and CAD work can rely on its display. However, the Gateway 11.6" might not deliver the smooth visuals required for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate, whereas the MSI Titan GT77, despite its exceptional screen quality for other uses, may fall short for gaming if it also lacks a high refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$6,975
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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