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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers significantly more storage and memory, a more powerful processor, and a better integrated graphics unit than the Gateway 14.1", making it better suited for multitasking and more intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. The Yoga 6's touch-enabled, higher resolution screen with better color accuracy will benefit creative professionals, and it has a longer battery life, which is useful for extended use. However, the Gateway is substantially cheaper and may suffice for basic tasks like web browsing, email, word processing, and casual media consumption. The Yoga 6 is also slightly lighter and more compact, which enhances portability. If budget is a constraint and your tasks are simple, the Gateway could suffice, but if you need better performance and can invest more, the Yoga 6 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Yoga 6.
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6, affecting its general use performance adversely, alongside a poor rating for keyboard quality and speaker quality. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6, with a superior processor and more RAM, promises smoother operation, a better-quality screen suitable for touch interactions, and better ratings for keyboard and speaker quality, which enhances the overall user experience for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.1
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
8.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and basic integrated graphics, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6, which offers a more robust AMD Ryzen processor with superior integrated Vega graphics. Both laptops have similar display refresh rates and screen qualities, but the Yoga's better GPU and CPU provide the necessary performance boost for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.5
7.0
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 Yoga 6 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a lower-end CPU and significantly less RAM and storage, which are essential for engineering software and multitasking; its GPU and screen quality are also inferior compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6, which offers a higher resolution, better color accuracy, and a touchscreen useful for design tasks.
Content Creation
5.8
7.6
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 Yoga 6 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
7.4
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
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.7
14.1in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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's screen may suffice for daily tasks but lacks the superior color range that professionals seek for detailed work in engineering and design. The Lenovo Yoga 6, with its better color reproduction, lends itself more effectively to tasks that require precision in color and detail. However, both struggle with gaming and 3D applications due to their screens' lower refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
14.1in
SIZE
13.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Gateway 14.1" both have very good portability, though the Lenovo Yoga 6 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.4
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
$860
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $860.
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How the Gateway 14.1" and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 14.1" | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.35 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.1" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | 13.3" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
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 Yoga 6
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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