The Gateway 14.1" is a budget-friendly option with basic features suitable for everyday tasks and it is lighter on the wallet. It offers less storage and memory and has an entry-level processor that would handle general use like web browsing and document editing. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is more expensive with significantly higher performance, featuring more storage, higher memory capacity, and a more powerful processor that supports engineering, 3D work, and machine learning tasks better. It also has a superior display with a higher resolution and touchscreen capability, but these enhancements come at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop’s limitations in CPU and RAM make it less suitable for multitasking and more demanding applications compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, which offers a much more powerful processor and four times the RAM, enhancing overall performance. Additionally, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo boasts a high-resolution touchscreen and a longer battery life, making it a better choice for productivity and media consumption, while its more portable design and convertible 2-in-1 feature add to its versatility for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" offers basic Intel UHD Graphics suited for entry-level tasks, whereas the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo features a more capable Intel Iris Xe GPU, which enhances its ability to handle gaming and 3D workloads more proficiently. Additionally, the MSI boasts a higher screen quality which contributes to a better visual experience, important for such applications, while both laptops have comparable screen refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a lower-end CPU and graphics, less RAM, and a lower-resolution screen, making it ill-suited for resource-intensive engineering and design work. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo includes a more powerful CPU, better integrated graphics, more RAM, and a higher-resolution touchscreen, enhancing performance and visual clarity for such tasks.
Content Creation
5.8/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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
5.8/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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
7.7/10
14.1in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you need a laptop for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, with its high-resolution and bright display, will offer a more pleasant visual experience than the Gateway 14.1". For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is paramount, the MSI model's display offers a wide color gamut, ensuring that the colors you see on-screen are vibrant and true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications that rely on smooth motion, neither laptop is ideal due to their lack of high refresh rates, but the superior resolution and panel type of the MSI still edges out the Gateway for these uses.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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
$1,563
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
"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 MSI Summit E14 Flip convertible review: a legit alternative to HP, Dell or Lenovo. Instead of taking the 13-inch Summit E13 Flip and simply enlarging it for a 14-inch form factor, the Summit E14 Flip is the full chassis redesign we've been looking for. It loses some of the golden trims of its smaller sibling, but the gains in rigidity and build quality are arguably worth it especially from a professional standpoint where reliability takes priority. It doesn't quite feel as strong as the HP Spectre just yet, but it's certainly getting close."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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