Choosing between the Gateway 11.6" and the Razer Book 13 involves considering your needs and budget. The Gateway is a budget-friendly option, smaller, lighter, and with basic performance suitable for tasks like web browsing and document editing. However, the Razer Book 13, while more expensive, offers a larger, better-quality display, superior performance for more intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering software, and has a longer battery life. If portability and cost are your main concerns, go for the Gateway. If you need higher performance, better screen quality, and can afford the extra cost, the Razer Book 13 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
The Gateway 11.6" has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" offers less power and multitasking capabilities due to its lower-tier processor and limited RAM, and it also falls short in screen quality with a lower resolution and brightness, making it less suitable for general use. Conversely, the Razer Book 13 delivers robust performance with a higher-tier CPU and more RAM, a better display with higher resolution and brightness, and additional features like a touchscreen, contributing to a superior general-use experience despite being slightly less portable due to its higher weight.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" is equipped with a lower-end Intel Celeron processor and basic Intel UHD Graphics, which lack the power necessary for smooth gaming and 3D applications, and it has a standard screen refresh rate. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 boasts a higher-end Intel i7 processor and advanced Iris Xe graphics, which better support gaming and 3D content, and its screen also provides a higher pixel density for a sharper image.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Book 13 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" falls short for engineering and design due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, 4 GB of RAM, and limited Intel UHD Graphics, along with a low-resolution screen, hindering complex tasks and visual clarity. Conversely, the Razer Book 13 excels with a more powerful Intel i7 processor, higher RAM at 16 GB, superior integrated Iris Xe graphics, and a high-resolution, high-brightness display, better supporting demanding software and detailed work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 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
5.7/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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
5.7/10
7.3/10
11.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 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" laptop likely has a lower resolution and dimmer display which is not ideal for any use case, thus leading to poor screen quality across the board for general use, engineering and design, and gaming and 3D applications. The Razer Book 13, known for better build quality, probably offers a higher resolution and brighter screen that benefits general use and engineering tasks by providing clearer and more vibrant visuals; however, it may lack a high refresh rate which is crucial for a smooth experience in gaming and 3D, resulting in only good performance for general use and engineering/design while falling short for gaming and 3D purposes. The Razer's good performance in screen quality for engineering and design is also enhanced by its likely wider color gamut coverage, offering more precise color representation required for those fields.
Battery
8.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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