If you prioritize performance and are using it for more intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering, the Gigabyte G5 will be better equipped to handle those demands. However, it costs more and is heavier, which impacts its portability. The Gateway 14.1", on the other hand, is significantly lighter, more affordable, and offers longer battery life, making it a good choice for general use including browsing and office applications. Its lower weight enhances its portability, but it lacks the power needed for gaming or computation-intensive work. Both laptops have non-touch IPS displays with standard resolution, but the Gigabyte G5 also provides a higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming and fast-paced videos. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop is rated poor for general use primarily due to its limited RAM, lower-end CPU, and lower storage capacity, which significantly restrict multitasking and performance-heavy tasks, though it offers good portability and decent battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 is considered fair for general use as it has a high-performance CPU, more RAM, and a superior GPU that better supports general tasks and gaming, but it comes with decreased battery life and less portability due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop is equipped with a significantly less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a 60Hz screen, making it poor for gaming and 3D applications which demand more graphic processing power and smoother visuals. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 benefits from a formidable Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, providing robust gaming performance and fluid imagery suited for intensive 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gigabyte G5 is equipped with a powerful Intel i5 processor, a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and more RAM, which are very important for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Gateway 14.1" has a lower tier Intel Celeron CPU, basic integrated graphics, and less RAM, making it less suitable for those applications. Additionally, the Gigabyte G5's screen offers higher brightness and a higher refresh rate, which contributes to better visual clarity and fluidity, factors that are important for design work, unlike the Gateway's screen that has lower brightness and a standard refresh rate.
Content Creation
5.8/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte G5 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
5.8/10
6.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is only fair 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
6.8/10
14.1in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 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, a fair screen quality indicates that the Gateway and Gigabyte laptops have adequate resolution and brightness but may not feature the most vibrant displays or highest clarity due to limitations in their panel technology. When considering engineering and design work, the fair rating suggests that while these laptops can handle basic tasks, professionals requiring precise color accuracy for advanced editing or modeling may find the color range insufficient. In the context of gaming and 3D applications, the poor screen quality likely means the laptops have lower refresh rates, making fast-paced visuals less smooth, and the resolution and panel type may not provide the sharpness and immersion desired by gaming enthusiasts.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte G5 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
$868
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
"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 G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the Gigabyte G5
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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