The Gateway 14.1" is much less expensive and suitable for general use; it's lightweight and portable, making it easy to carry around. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 is much more expensive with significantly higher performance for intensive gaming, 3D/machine learning tasks, and engineering applications. It also has a larger screen and better screen resolution but is heavier, which may affect its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a basic CPU and limited RAM, which might struggle with multiple tasks, whereas the MSI Titan GT77 boasts a powerful CPU and ample RAM, delivering smooth performance for various applications. Additionally, the Gateway's modest screen quality and portability are offset by its longer battery life, while the MSI, despite its superior screen and performance, is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
10.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" is not suited for gaming and 3D due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, while the MSI Titan GT77 excels in these fields with its high-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and 144Hz screen refresh rate which significantly enhance visual performance and fluidity. Additionally, the MSI has a superior CPU and a higher-quality screen, contributing to its top-tier gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
10.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has limited performance for engineering and design due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, low memory, and basic integrated graphics, whereas the MSI Titan GT77 excels with a top-tier Intel i9 processor, ample memory, and a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
5.8/10
9.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7/10
14.1in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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 Gateway's screen offers a balance of resolution and brightness that satisfies everyday tasks, but it does not reach the higher standards set by the MSI Titan GT77, which boasts superior resolution, brightness, and panel type for a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience. In engineering and design, the MSI Titan GT77 takes the lead again with a screen that covers more of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color gamuts, which are crucial for precision in color-critical work, an area where the Gateway falls short. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the Titan GT77's best-in-class screen quality is not fully utilized due to a lower refresh rate, which is the key factor for smooth motion and responsive gameplay, and here both laptops may not satisfy the highest expectations of gamers and 3D professionals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
Poor
14.1in
SIZE
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$5,430
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"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 Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the MSI Titan GT77
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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