When considering the Gateway 14.1" and the HP Victus 15, the Gateway is a budget-friendly option that's lighter and may offer sufficient performance for basic tasks with its Intel Celeron processor and limited storage. The HP Victus 15, while typically more expensive, offers more storage, a stronger Intel i5 processor, and a dedicated Nvidia graphics card suitable for more demanding activities, such as gaming or graphic design. It has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, which is better for multimedia and gaming but comes at the cost of reduced portability due to its heavier weight. The right choice depends on your needs for performance and portability and your willingness to invest in those features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
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
262.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and a much smaller storage capacity than the HP Victus 15, which comes with a more robust i5 processor, double the RAM, and significantly more storage, contributing to its better performance for general use. Additionally, the HP Victus 15 benefits from superior screen brightness and improved heat management, although it is heavier and potentially less portable than the lighter Gateway 14.1".
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
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
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop is not suited for gaming or 3D tasks due to its weaker Intel Celeron processor and basic Intel UHD Graphics, while the HP Victus 15's more powerful Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU provide better performance for these activities, despite a higher weight and reduced battery life. Additionally, the HP Victus has a higher screen refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth gaming visuals, a factor where the Gateway also falls short with a standard refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
6.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a lower-end Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and a less powerful integrated graphics chip, making it ill-suited for resource-intensive engineering and design tasks, whereas the HP Victus 15 is equipped with a more robust Intel i5 processor, double the RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, providing the necessary power and performance for such applications. Additionally, the HP Victus 15 offers a higher quality display with better brightness and color, contributing to its suitability for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
5.8/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 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
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Victus 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
6.9/10
14.1in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering laptops for general use, the HP Victus 15, with its higher resolution and brightness, offers a better visual experience, making text clearer and multimedia more vibrant compared to the Gateway 14.1". For engineering and design, accurate color representation is crucial, and while neither laptop offers an ideal color gamut, the HP’s slightly better screen may render colors with more accuracy, a critical aspect for detailed design work. For gaming and 3D applications where smoothly rendered motion is key, neither laptop's screen offers the high refresh rates desired for optimal performance, but the Gateway falls short in resolution and panel quality when compared to the HP, potentially affecting the overall experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 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
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The HP Victus 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
$650
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the HP Victus 15 costs $650.
"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."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the HP Victus 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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