The Gateway 14.1" laptop is much less expensive, lightweight, and offers satisfactory general use performance, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and basic productivity. It's less ideal for intensive engineering, 3D rendering, or machine learning, and its gaming performance is limited by its basic Intel UHD Graphics. On the other hand, the HP Omen 17 is much pricier but provides robust performance for engineering, 3D tasks, and gaming supported by its Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card. It's heavier, reducing portability, and has a shorter battery life but excels in tasks that demand more computing power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very 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
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" offers a lower-tier Intel Celeron processor and basic RAM, making it less capable for multitasking and demanding applications compared to the HP Omen 17's high-end Intel processor and greater RAM, which provide a smoother and more responsive user experience for a variety of tasks. Additionally, the HP Omen 17 boasts superior screen quality and overall build, while its larger size and heavier weight make it less portable, and its shorter battery life could pose a limitation for on-the-go use compared to the Gateway, which is lighter and has longer battery endurance.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a basic Intel Celeron CPU and Intel UHD Graphics, unsuitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications, whereas the HP Omen 17 is equipped with a high-performance Intel i7 CPU and a powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, providing a superior experience with advanced games and 3D tasks, accompanied by a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
8.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" offers limited performance for engineering and design with its basic CPU, minimal RAM, and integrated graphics, which struggle with demanding tasks, while its lower-quality screen doesn't favor detailed work. In contrast, the HP Omen 17 is designed for high performance, thanks to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, complemented by a superior screen with high resolution and color accuracy, making it ideal for engineering and design; however, it is heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
5.8/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 17 is very 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
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 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
7.9/10
14.1in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 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 14.1" offers adequate resolution and brightness for general tasks, but it may lack the wide color gamut needed for precise engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the smooth visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The HP Omen 17, with a higher resolution and brighter display, provides an excellent visual experience for general use and greater color accuracy for engineering and design, but despite good resolution and panel quality, its lesser refresh rate doesn't meet the high standard needed for gaming and 3D rendering. The difference in screen attributes directly impacts the suitability of each laptop for specific tasks, with the Gateway 14.1" being a budget-friendly option for everyday use, and the HP Omen 17 leaning towards professional users who need better color representation but aren't prioritizing gaming performance.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 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
Fair
14.1in
SIZE
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The HP Omen 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
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
"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 HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the HP Omen 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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