The Gateway 14.1" is a budget-friendly option and is significantly lighter on the wallet compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, which is a midrange device. If price is a major concern and you're looking for basic functions, the Gateway could suffice with its entry-level Intel Celeron processor and modest storage and RAM. However, if you need higher performance for tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, or gaming, the Lenovo, with its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia graphics, is better suited despite its higher cost. It also offers a higher-resolution touchscreen display with better color accuracy, making it ideal for creative professionals. The Lenovo also edges out the Gateway in build quality, keyboard comfort, and speaker quality, which enhances the overall user experience. Keep in mind though, both laptops have similar battery life for typical use and weigh about the same, making them equally portable. If you're a general user with an eye on the budget, the Gateway is an option, but for more demanding applications, the Lenovo provides a significant leap in capabilities and features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14's higher RAM, more powerful CPU, and significantly better screen, with higher resolution and brightness, contribute to its rating as very good for general use; additionally, its longer battery life and solid build and speaker quality enhance user experience. In contrast, the Gateway 14.1" has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen, which lead to a poor performance for general use, plus it falls short with poorer build quality and shorter battery life, although it maintains a decent portability score.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 boasts a more powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics card, along with a higher resolution and brighter display, which are essential for intensive engineering and design tasks; whereas the Gateway 14.1" has a basic Intel Celeron CPU and integrated graphics that are less capable for demanding applications, and a screen with lower resolution and brightness that is not ideal for detail-oriented work. Additionally, the Lenovo includes features like a backlit keyboard and a higher quality build, enhancing the user experience for professional tasks, though both laptops are quite portable.
Content Creation
5.8/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 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
7.4/10
14.1in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a sharper image and brighter display, which enhances readability and visibility, while the Gateway's fair screen makes for a satisfactory yet less vivid experience. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the Lenovo's superior color accuracy, vital for detailed and color-critical work, whereas the Gateway's fair color range might suffice for casual design tasks but fall short for professional standards. Gamers and those into 3D graphics require high refresh rates for smooth motion, and while both laptops don't excel here, the resolution and panel quality of the Lenovo still provides a better visual experience for less fast-paced graphical tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 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
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
"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 Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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