The Gateway 14.1" is a budget-friendly option that's much less expensive, offering basic performance with its Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, making it suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing, office applications, and video streaming. Its smaller size and lighter weight make it more portable. Conversely, the HP Omen 16, being significantly pricier, delivers superior performance due to its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, which are well-suited for demanding activities such as gaming, 3D rendering, and heavy multitasking. The larger screen and higher refresh rate of the HP Omen enhance visual experiences but also add to its weight, impacting portability. Its advanced features like higher storage capacity and high-performance components will drain the battery faster compared to the Gateway 14.1". Therefore, if price and portability are your top concerns, go with the Gateway; if you need higher performance for gaming or content creation and can handle a heavier, less portable device with a shorter battery life, the HP Omen 16 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" falls short in general use due to its lower-end CPU and RAM, leading to slower performance, and it has poor ratings in keyboard and speaker quality; although it's more portable and has a good battery life, these factors cannot compensate for its lackluster performance and build quality. In stark contrast, the HP Omen 16 delivers strong performance with its higher-end CPU and ample RAM, coupled with very good keyboard and speaker quality, making it well-suited for general use despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very 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
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.8/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 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
9.6/10
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 16 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
7.6/10
14.1in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 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 provides adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks like browsing and document editing, but the HP Omen's superior resolution and brightness enhance the viewing experience. In engineering and design, the Omen stands out because it covers a broader color spectrum, offering more accurate color representation critical for detailed work, which the Gateway's screen cannot match. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short, as they lack the high refresh rates that deliver smoother visuals and more immersive gameplay.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 has 6 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
Fair
14.1in
SIZE
16.1in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The HP Omen 16 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
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
"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 Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the HP Omen 16
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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