The Gateway 14.1" is less expensive with a basic Intel processor, suitable for general use tasks. The Lenovo Flex 5 14, while more expensive, provides a sharper screen resolution, a touch screen interface, more storage, and higher RAM with a robust AMD Ryzen processor, making it better for engineering, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks. The Lenovo also comes with a modern operating system, Windows 11 Home. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Flex 5 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a less capable processor, less RAM, and a lower-resolution non-touchscreen which all contribute to a less satisfying general use experience compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 14. Additionally, the Lenovo offers significantly better screen quality, more storage, and the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible design, alongside a longer battery life and higher portability, making it more suitable for a range of general use cases.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 Lenovo Flex 5 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has an Intel Celeron processor with Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is less capable of handling gaming and 3D tasks, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is equipped with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics that provides better performance for those tasks. Despite having similar screen refresh rates, the Lenovo Flex 5 has higher screen resolution and quality, adding to a more satisfying gaming and 3D experience compared to the Gateway 14.1".
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is 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
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
6.4/10
14.1in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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" and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 have screens that provide enough resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, making them suitable for general use. However, for engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, both laptops may fall short as they likely don't cover the wider color gamuts needed for professional color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both models are at a disadvantage due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals and a potentially less immersive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
$420
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $420.
"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 highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the Lenovo Flex 5 14
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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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