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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gateway 11.6" is a budget-friendly option with basic specifications suitable for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and light media consumption. However, its lower price reflects its limitations in storage, memory, and computing power, which may not be adequate for more intensive tasks such as advanced video editing or gaming. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, while more expensive, offers significantly superior performance, more storage, and higher memory, making it well-suited for demanding applications like 3D rendering and machine learning. It also features a higher-quality OLED touchscreen display, enhancing your experience with richer colors and sharper details. If portability is a key concern, both models are comparably lightweight, but the Samsung provides better overall build quality and a more premium feel. When considering battery life, the actual endurance of each device during typical use may vary but expect that more powerful devices like the Samsung may have shorter battery life due to their higher performance parts. Consider the Gateway if your budget is tight and you need a simple laptop for basic tasks; otherwise, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is a more versatile and future-proof choice for a range of more demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- The Gateway 11.6" has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.6
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" is equipped with a lower-end processor, less RAM and storage, and a lower resolution screen, which makes it less suitable for smooth multitasking and high-quality visuals that are preferable for general use. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 boasts a higher-end processor, more RAM and storage, and a superior OLED touchscreen with a high contrast ratio, enhancing the experience for a wide range of tasks and ensuring better performance and display quality.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" is limited by its basic Intel Celeron N4020 processor, 4GB of RAM, and standard Intel UHD Graphics 600, which may struggle with demanding engineering and design applications, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360's more advanced Intel i7-1255U processor, 16GB of RAM, and Iris Xe graphics are better equipped for such tasks.
Content Creation
5.7
7.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.8
11.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 suffers from low resolution and limited brightness, making it less suitable for any use where screen quality is key. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, with its high resolution and brightness, offers sharp and vivid images for general use and engineering tasks, emphasizing color accuracy necessary for design work. However, both lack the high refresh rates desired for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications.
Build Quality
5.1
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Excellent
11.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Gateway 11.6" both have excellent portability.
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How the Gateway 11.6" and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 11.6" | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.5" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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