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Updated January 12, 2024·
Selecting between the Gateway 14.1" and the Jumper 16" Laptop comes down to balancing cost, screen size, performance, and portability. The Gateway is more affordable and offers solid value for everyday tasks like web browsing and word processing. Its smaller size and lighter weight make it more portable. The Jumper, despite being more expensive, provides a larger screen with higher resolution, which is beneficial for multitasking or media consumption. Its newer processor may lead to somewhat better performance, especially for more intensive tasks. Nevertheless, it's also heavier, potentially making it less convenient to carry around. If budget is a primary concern and portability is essential, the Gateway could be the right choice. If you prioritize screen real estate and an uptick in performance and don't mind the extra cost and weight, the Jumper may be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
- The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Gateway 14.1".
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.0
6.3
14.1in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the Gateway and Jumper offer sufficient resolution and brightness, but due to their panel types, which may include less vibrant colors and narrower viewing angles, the screen quality is just fair. The screen quality for engineering and design is also fair because while the laptops may display a wide range of colors, they do not fully cover professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are essential for precision work. For gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short primarily because of the lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion, along with only moderate resolution and panel quality that don't support advanced visual requirements.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 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
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$99
$230
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $230.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.6
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Jumper 16" Laptop and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.4
5.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Jumper 16" Laptop and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Gateway 14.1" and Jumper 16" laptops both have integrated graphics, specifically the Intel UHD Graphics 600 series, which lacks the horsepower necessary for gaming and 3D applications; these tasks typically require more powerful, dedicated GPUs. Additionally, the screen refresh rate for both laptops is 60Hz, which is fine for general use but can limit the smoothness and responsiveness required for more immersive gaming experiences that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
5.5
5.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Jumper 16" Laptop and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for engineering and design.
The Gateway 14.1" and the Jumper 16" Laptop are both equipped with lower-end Intel Celeron CPUs and minimal RAM, which hampers their ability to handle demanding engineering and design tasks, while their integrated Intel UHD Graphics are not suited for intensive graphic workloads. Additionally, despite the Jumper's larger screen and higher screen quality, which is somewhat better for design work, both laptops' limited performance and lack of dedicated GPUs significantly detract from their engineering and design capabilities.
Content Creation
5.8
5.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Jumper 16" Laptop and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for content creation.
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
6.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jumper 16" Laptop to be only fair 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.
Build Quality
5.1
5.1
The Gateway 14.1" and Jumper 16" Laptop both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gateway 14.1" and the Jumper 16" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 14.1" | Jumper 16" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $230 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | 16.4'' x 9.6'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.35 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.1" | 16.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel Celeron J4105 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 208 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Allen Ngo | September 2021
"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."
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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.
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