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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gateway 14.1" is much less expensive and lighter, making it more portable for general use, but with limited storage, basic RAM, and an Intel Celeron processor, it is not well-suited for intensive tasks and has a lower build and screen quality. The Gigabyte Aero 16, being more expensive, offers superior performance with a high-end Intel i7 processor, a powerful Nvidia GPU, and greater storage and RAM, making it ideal for 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering tasks, and gaming. However, it is heavier and might have a shorter battery life compared to lighter, less powerful laptops. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" is considered poor for general use due to its entry-level CPU, limited RAM, lower screen quality, and subpar keyboard; it is, however, more portable and has a longer battery life. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for general use with its high-performance CPU, generous RAM, superior OLED screen, and very good keyboard quality, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4
7.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" is not suited for gaming and 3D applications as it is equipped with an Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is significantly underpowered for such tasks, whereas the Gigabyte Aero 16's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU excels in handling demanding graphics.
Engineering and Design
5.5
8.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has an Intel Celeron processor, basic Intel UHD graphics, and a standard quality IPS screen, making it subpar for engineering and design due to its lower processing power and less capable graphics. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16 is equipped with a much more robust Intel i7 processor, an advanced Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, and a high-resolution OLED display, which collectively provide the performance and screen quality necessary for demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
5.8
8.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for content creation, while the Gateway 14.1" 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
5.8
7.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for software development, while the Gateway 14.1" 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
6.0
8.4
14.1in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, such as browsing and watching videos, the Gateway's screen offers sufficient clarity and visibility, but it may lack the sharpness and vibrance provided by the Gigabyte Aero 16's higher resolution and brightness, offering a more vivid and crisp viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, the Aero 16's wider color gamuts ensure accurate color reproduction which is crucial for professional photo editing and rendering, whereas the Gateway's display, with more limited color support, may not reproduce colors as precisely. However, for 3D and gaming, the Gateway's lower refresh rate would lead to less smooth motion and gameplay when compared to laptops designed specifically for those purposes, and while the Aero 16 offers better resolution and color, its refresh rate may also fall short for the fastest gaming experiences, where higher refresh rates are important for fluidity and responsiveness.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
Very Good
Good
14.1in
SIZE
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has good build quality, while the Gateway 14.1" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$99
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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How the Gateway 14.1" and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 14.1" | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.35 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.1" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 208 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
Shopping
Gateway 14.1"
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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."
Gigabyte Aero 16
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Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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