Gateway 14.1"
Gateway 14.1"
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GENERAL USE: Poor—5.6/10
GAMING/AI: Poor—5.4/10
ENG/DESIGN: Poor—5.5/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Poor—5.8/10
CONTENT CREATION: Poor—5.8/10
PORTABILITY: Very Good—8.0/10
BATTERY: Good—7.6/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Fair—6.0/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Poor—5.4/10
SIZE: 14.1"
The Gateway 14.1" is a budget-friendly laptop with basic specs suitable for general use such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. It comes with an Intel Celeron processor, integrated graphics, and a reasonable amount of storage and memory for lightweight tasks. The 14.1-inch IPS display offers good viewing angles and a full HD resolution but lacks touchscreen capabilities. At 3.35 pounds, it's fairly portable, and its build includes a USB-C port alongside traditional ports. However, it may not be ideal for more resource-intensive activities like 3D rendering, machine learning, or modern gaming due to its entry-level processor and graphics. If you're looking for a laptop for more demanding engineering tasks or powerful gaming, you might need to look at more specialized options. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- Affordable entry-level laptop
- Lightweight and very portable
- Good battery life for typical use
- Decent full HD display
- Very good heat management
Cons
- Basic Intel Celeron processor
- Limited RAM for multitasking
- Storage could be restrictive
- Subpar build and keyboard quality
Ratings by Category
Portability:4.4
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Battery Life:4.2
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Operating Noise:4.0
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
General Use Screen Quality:3.0
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $99 | ||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | ||
Weight | 3.35 lbs | ||
Width | 13.1" | ||
Depth | 8.78" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | ||
RAM | 4 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 0 | ||
Storage | 64 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 8 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 208 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 5.1/10 | ||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | No | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | No | ||
Display Outputs | 1 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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Allen Ngo | September 2021
"The Gateway Ultra Slim 14" is surprisingly quiet with long battery life. The inexpensive Gateway excels at maximizing performance per dollar with lots of RAM and storage, super-quiet fan, and a long battery life. It can even house up to two M.2 SSDs which we weren't expecting from such a cheap system. However, the iffy reliability of the keyboard and USB-C port on our test unit means users should double-check for these potential issues immediately after purchasing."
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