The Gateway 14.1" is a budget-friendly option with basic capabilities suitable for tasks like web browsing and document editing, but it has limited storage and lower performance. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is more expensive but offers much higher performance, better graphics, and a superior display, making it well suited for demanding tasks such as engineering software, 3D rendering, and machine learning. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" is considered poor for general use because it has lower processing power and minimal RAM, which may lead to sluggish performance for everyday tasks, coupled with a lower quality screen and less impressive battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is deemed good for general use due to its superior CPU and ample RAM facilitating smooth multitasking, enhanced by a high-quality display, longer battery life, and better build quality including robust heat management and lower operating noise.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop, with its modest GPU and standard screen refresh rate, isn't built to handle the intense graphical demands of modern gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, featuring a high-end GPU and a superior screen refresh rate, offers the visual performance and smoothness that enthusiasts and professionals need for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" is less suitable for engineering and design due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, modest RAM, and integrated graphics, which may struggle with complex software tasks; additionally, its average screen quality won't display fine details as crisply. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 excels in engineering and design use with a high-end Intel i7 processor, substantial RAM, a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, and a high-resolution screen that offers better clarity and color accuracy for detailed work.
Content Creation
5.8/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very 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
8.2/10
14.1in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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" provides an adequate display with reasonable resolution and brightness for standard tasks like browsing and document editing, but the modest color gamut and lower resolution hinder its performance for engineering and design work that require precise color representation and detail. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with its higher resolution and superb color coverage, offers an excellent visual experience for professionals in engineering and design, where accurate colors and crisp details are essential. However, both laptops fall short for 3D and gaming pursuits, as they lack high refresh rates that provide smoother motion, a vital aspect for dynamic visual content.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
Poor
14.1in
SIZE
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
$1,449
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
"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."
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
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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