The Gateway 14.1" is much less expensive, more portable, and ideal for general use with adequate display quality, but it lacks the power for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or gaming due to its basic processor and integrated graphics. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, while typically much more expensive and less portable, offers high performance for engineering, 3D rendering, and gaming with an advanced processor and dedicated graphics card, a higher refresh rate display, and better overall build and screen quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very 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 speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" with its basic CPU, minimal RAM, and average screen quality falls short for general use compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15, which boasts a robust CPU, ample memory, and high-resolution display. While the Gateway's lighter weight and longer battery life favor portability, the Gigabyte's superior performance and build are tailored for a more demanding, quality-centric user despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" 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
5.5/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has limited capabilities for engineering and design due to its Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM and storage, alongside basic Intel graphics, which are outperformed by the Gigabyte Aorus 15's more powerful i7 processor, ample RAM, and high-end Nvidia GPU, essential for demanding software used in these fields.
Content Creation
5.8/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
5.8/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
6.0/10
8.0/10
14.1in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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, the Gateway's fair screen quality stems from adequate resolution and brightness, but it won't be as crisp or vivid as the Gigabyte Aorus 15, which boasts a very good screen with higher resolution and brightness, enhancing everyday activities like browsing or watching videos. In engineering and design endeavors where precise colors are crucial, the Gateway falls short due to limited color range, while the Gigabyte excels with a broad color gamut, ensuring accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications that rely on fluid motion, both laptops underperform since they lack high refresh rates, making fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to specialized gaming systems.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 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
Fair
14.1in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
"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."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the Gigabyte Aorus 15
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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