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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gateway 14.1" is a more budget-friendly option, leaning towards basic tasks with modest performance due to its Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of memory. Its lightweight design offers portability, but it may struggle with more demanding applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7, while higher in price, provides much stronger performance with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics, suitable for intensive gaming, 3D tasks, and engineering software. The Legion 7 also has a higher resolution and refresh rate display, but is heavier and may have reduced battery life due to its powerful components. Choose the Gateway for cost-effective, everyday use, and the Lenovo for high-end tasks and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop is less suitable for general use due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, low storage capacity, and less vibrant screen, while the Lenovo Legion 7 stands out with a powerful AMD Ryzen processor, ample RAM, high-resolution screen, and significant storage, making it a better choice for a wide range of tasks despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4
7.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" is limited in gaming and 3D applications because it is equipped with a basic Intel Celeron processor and a low-end Intel UHD Graphics 600, which offer minimal power and are paired with a standard 60Hz screen that limits visual fluidity. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 7 provides a robust gaming and 3D experience with its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card, complemented by a faster 165Hz screen for smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
5.5
8.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a lower-end CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen, limiting its ability to handle demanding engineering and design applications compared to the Lenovo Legion 7, which boasts a powerful CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a higher-quality, higher-resolution screen. Additionally, the Legion 7, while heavier and less portable, offers a backlit keyboard and better heat management which are beneficial for prolonged intensive tasks.
Content Creation
5.8
7.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
8.3
14.1in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 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 screen provides enough clarity and brightness for daily tasks, but the Lenovo Legion 7 offers a sharper image and better visibility in various lighting conditions. When it comes to engineering and design, the Legion 7 shines with a wider range of colors, making it ideal for professionals who need accuracy for their work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they lack high refresh rates, limiting the smoothness and responsiveness crucial for these activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 14.1" | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.35 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.1" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 208 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Gateway 14.1"
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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."
Lenovo Legion 7
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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.
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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