Given that the Gateway 14.1" is typically less expensive than the Maypug 15", consider the following: if your priority is to save money and you're mostly going to use the laptop for general tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the Gateway could serve well. However, if you need a larger screen, possibly better performance for more intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, and you're willing to invest more, then the Maypug 15" could be the better option. It's also important to consider that a larger screen size can impact portability, and the more powerful Maypug may have a shorter battery life than the Gateway. Assess your primary uses and whether portability, battery life, or performance is most important to you when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Gateway 14.1".
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.0/10
5.7/10
14.1in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Gateway 14.1" has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop's fair screen quality for general use is due to its acceptable resolution and brightness, making it suitable for tasks like browsing and document editing, but the lack of a higher-quality panel type may affect color reproduction and viewing angles. For engineering and design purposes, although its resolution may be adequate, it is the limited color gamut coverage that likely prevents it from meeting the high standards required for professional color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the screen's lower refresh rate can hinder the experience by not providing as smooth motion as gaming or 3D rendering might require, while the resolution and panel type still play a role in the overall visual quality.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 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
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$99
$600
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for general use.
The Gateway 14.1" has a basic Intel Celeron processor and only 4GB of RAM, making it sluggish for multitasking and demanding tasks; coupled with its poor speaker and build quality, it's not ideal for an enjoyable general use experience. The Maypug 15", while slightly better with a newer Celeron processor and more RAM, suffers from a low-resolution screen that dampens visual clarity, and despite having more storage, its lackluster keyboard and heat management still leave it wanting for a daily driver.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
5.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for gaming and AI.
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
5.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for engineering and design.
The Gateway 14.1" has a weaker CPU, low RAM, and a basic integrated GPU which limit performance in engineering and design tasks, and while it has a full HD screen, the Maypug 15" with its slightly better CPU and double the RAM suffers in screen quality with a lower resolution, affecting the clarity and detail necessary for such work. Both laptops are portable and have decent build and keyboard quality, but are hindered by their lower-end CPUs and GPUs, along with insufficient screen attributes, making them unsuitable for demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
5.8/10
5.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for content creation.
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
5.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for software development.
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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
5.1/10
The Gateway 14.1" and Maypug 15" Laptop both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gateway 14.1" and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
"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."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the Maypug 15" Laptop
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.
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