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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gateway 14.1" is a budget-friendly laptop that is lighter and offers modest performance suitable for basic tasks and general use. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is a higher-end model with a significantly higher price, providing much more storage, robust processing power, and a high-end graphics card, making it ideal for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and other intensive engineering tasks; however, it is heavier, which affects portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and poorer screen quality compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, which affects its performance and overall experience for general use. Meanwhile, the Aorus 15P offers a more powerful processor, more RAM, better display, and enhanced graphics, making it suitable for more demanding tasks and better for general use overall.
Gaming and AI
5.4
7.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is 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
8.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" falls short for engineering and design primarily due to its low-end Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and basic integrated graphics, which are underpowered for demanding software applications, and its screen, although high-resolution, offers lackluster color accuracy and brightness, limiting its effectiveness for design work.
Content Creation
5.8
7.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is 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
7.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
8.1
14.1in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 is due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but those seeking a sharper image and better viewing angles might prefer the Gigabyte's good quality which includes its higher resolution display. In engineering and design, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers better screen quality with wider color gamuts, making it more suitable for color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short on refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals, although they may suffice for casual gaming or less demanding 3D tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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How the Gateway 14.1" and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 14.1" | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.35 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.1" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 208 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
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 Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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