If you need a laptop for basic tasks and value portability due to its lightweight and smaller screen, the Gateway 14.1" might be suitable. It's less expensive and could serve well for general use. Conversely, the HP Omen 15, while more expensive and heavier, offers significantly higher performance for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering workloads. It has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, which is favorable for fast-paced applications and content creators needing more accurate colors and detail. Battery life tends to be better on the HP Omen as well, which is important for longer use away from power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and lower screen quality, which limits performance and multitasking capabilities, making it less suitable for general use. In comparison, the HP Omen 15 has a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and better screen quality, enhancing overall performance and user experience, which makes it a superior choice for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
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
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 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
5.5/10
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" falls short for engineering and design use primarily due to its limited RAM and less powerful Intel Celeron processor, combined with poor screen quality, impacting detailed visual work. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15 is well-suited for such tasks with ample RAM, a robust AMD Ryzen processor, and superior GPU, as well as a high-quality screen which better supports demanding engineering applications and intricate design work.
Content Creation
5.8/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 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
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 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
7.3/10
14.1in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 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 an adequate panel type and resolution, but modest brightness, which could impact visibility in well-lit environments. In engineering and design, the screen's adequacy is due to respectable color gamut coverage that allows for reasonable color accuracy, crucial for detailed work. However, the HP Omen, while also providing good general and engineering quality due to better brightness and color gamut respectably, falls short in gaming and 3D because its refresh rate doesn't meet the high standards required for smooth, fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The HP Omen 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the HP Omen 15 costs $1,000.
"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."
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the HP Omen 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 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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