The Gateway 14.1" laptop is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it more portable. However, it has less storage and memory, and a lower-end processor, which means it's suited for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. The HP 17" laptop, while more expensive and heavier, offers significantly more power with a better processor and graphics, more memory, and increased storage. It's designed for more demanding applications including 3D rendering and engineering software. The larger screen size of the HP also provides a more comfortable viewing experience for extended use, but this does impact its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The HP 17" Laptop is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" is less adequate for general use because it is equipped with a lower-end CPU and only 4GB RAM, which can result in slower performance, whereas the HP 17" Laptop's superior AMD Ryzen CPU and 16GB RAM ensure smoother operation and better multitasking capabilities. Furthermore, the HP has a larger, higher-quality screen and significantly more storage space, enhancing the overall user experience for tasks such as document editing and media consumption, even though it may be slightly less portable due to its size and weight.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP 17" Laptop is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a weaker GPU with the Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, making it less suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the HP 17" Laptop which has a more capable AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and a stronger AMD Ryzen CPU. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates and IPS screen quality, but the better GPU and CPU in the HP make it more suitable for handling the demands of gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
6.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP 17" Laptop is only fair for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop with its Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics is less suitable for engineering and design because these components are less powerful and provide limited support for intensive tasks; it further lacks the screen quality and RAM needed for such work.
Content Creation
5.8/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP 17" Laptop 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
7.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP 17" Laptop 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
6.6/10
14.1in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The HP 17" Laptop has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gateway's smaller screen may have adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but its limited color range and lower refresh rate make it less suitable for precision in engineering and the visual smoothness needed in gaming. The HP's larger display offers a more immersive experience for general activities and detailed work like engineering, but like the Gateway, it falls short in gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't support the rapid imagery changes. Both laptops have screens that don't fully meet the demands of high-end design or gaming, prioritizing basic functionality over specialized performance.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 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
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the HP 17" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.0/10
The HP 17" Laptop has only fair 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
$687
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $687.
"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."
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the HP 17" Laptop
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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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