The Gateway 14.1" is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it highly portable, great for general use like browsing and office applications. However, it has a less powerful Celeron processor, limited storage, and a lower RAM which can be restrictive for multitasking or running demanding software. The HP Envy 17, while more expensive and heavier, offers a larger screen with touch capability, significantly better performance with a robust i7 processor and more RAM, suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering applications, and some gaming. Its larger size makes it less convenient for mobility compared to the Gateway. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The HP Envy 17 offers a better experience for general use due to its more powerful i7 processor, higher RAM, and superior screen quality, enhancing performance and visuals, while the Gateway 14.1" has a lower-tier Celeron processor and less RAM, which could limit performance, and a lower quality screen, which impacts the viewing experience.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop is considered less suitable for gaming and 3D tasks mainly because it has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU which is not powerful enough for such demanding applications, and its screen refresh rate is standard at 60Hz, which limits the smoothness of fast-paced visuals.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop, with its basic Intel Celeron processor, limited RAM, and basic integrated graphics, struggles with the demands of engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17's more powerful Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, and better integrated graphics are equipped to handle such tasks more efficiently.
Content Creation
5.8/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy 17 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
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 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
6.8/10
14.1in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 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 display offers enough clarity and brightness for daily tasks and non-specialist work, but it lacks the advanced color ranges required for precision in tasks like engineering and design and fails to deliver the smoothness needed for high-end gaming due to its limited refresh rate. The HP Envy 17 provides a higher quality screen with better brightness and resolution that suits everyday activities and detailed work such as graphic design, but the lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming where fast motion needs to be rendered smoothly. For users requiring accurate color representation for professional design work, the Envy's well-rounded color gamut offers a distinct advantage, though gamers might still find it lacking for their specific needs.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.1in
SIZE
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The HP Envy 17 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
$1,250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,250.
"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."
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the HP Envy 17
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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