Choosing between the Gateway 11.6" and the XPG Xenia 14" chiefly depends on your budget and your needs. The Gateway is significantly less expensive, lightweight, and has a higher portability score, making it a suitable option for basic tasks like browsing and document editing. However, it has limited storage and lower performance, which is not ideal for more intensive tasks. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 offers more storage, better performance, including for engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks, and has a higher-quality build and better screen resolution. It also offers better battery life but comes at a higher cost. If portability and basic usage are your primary concerns, go with the Gateway. If you need a laptop for more demanding work and value screen quality, the XPG Xenia 14 is the better choice, provided you’re willing to pay more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
The Gateway 11.6" has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop is less suitable for general use due to its weaker CPU, less RAM, lower resolution screen, and poor keyboard quality, all of which contribute to a less efficient and enjoyable user experience. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 offers a stronger CPU, more RAM, a higher resolution screen, and better keyboard quality, making it more capable and comfortable for a wide range of tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU which is underpowered for gaming and 3D applications, while the XPG Xenia 14's Intel Iris Xe GPU offers better performance for such tasks. Additionally, the XPG benefits from a more capable CPU and higher screen quality, though both laptops have a standard screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
6.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" is equipped with an Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM, which along with its basic Intel UHD Graphics and lower-resolution screen, limits its performance for engineering and design tasks; whereas the XPG Xenia 14 has a more powerful Intel i5 processor and 16GB of RAM, coupled with superior Iris Xe graphics and a higher-quality screen, making it better suited for such demanding work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 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
6.9/10
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 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's screen may not have the sharpness, brightness, or quality needed for enjoyable everyday activities, engineering tasks, or immersive gaming due to its lower resolution and basic panel type. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen that makes it suitable for general use and engineering, where color accuracy and high resolution are beneficial for detail and design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, the XPG Xenia 14 falls short, making it less ideal for those specific needs.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 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 XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 11.6" or the XPG Xenia 14
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.
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