If you need a very affordable option for basic tasks like browsing, document editing, and video streaming, the Gateway 11.6" should suffice, favoring cost over performance. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 offers significantly higher performance with its latest Intel processor, more storage and memory, and a better display quality with its OLED screen, which is ideal for more intensive tasks and multimedia enjoyment. It is also a 2-in-1 convertible, so it can double as a tablet with touchscreen capabilities. However, its higher capabilities come with a higher price tag, and it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. Choose the Samsung if you need advanced features and are willing to invest more; otherwise, the Gateway meets basic needs at a low cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 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
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has lower RAM and a less powerful CPU than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, which means it may struggle with multitasking and more demanding applications, making it poor for general use. Additionally, its lower resolution screen, lack of touchscreen capability, poorer build quality, and lower speaker and battery life scores indicate an overall subpar user experience compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360's high-quality OLED touchscreen and overall good performance and build features.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 Book3 360 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has an Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is less powerful than the Intel Iris Xe in the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, affecting gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, the Samsung has a higher-quality OLED screen versus the Gateway's IPS display, leading to better visual clarity and color reproduction for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and only 4GB RAM, which restricts performance for demanding engineering and design applications, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 comes with a robust Intel i7 CPU and 16GB RAM, better supporting such workloads.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 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
5.7/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
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 Book3 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
5.7/10
7.7/10
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 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" may suffer from a lower resolution, dim display, and basic panel type, which makes it less suitable for activities where clarity and detail are vital, such as browsing, document editing, or watching videos. For engineering and design, the same display might not cover wide color ranges needed for precision work, limiting its effectiveness for professional creative tasks. In contrast, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 offers a sharp, bright display with accurate colors, enhancing both general and design use, its possibly lower refresh rate may not be optimal for the smooth visuals required in high-end gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 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
Very Good
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 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
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,100.
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 11.6" or the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
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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