The Gateway 14.1" is a budget-friendly option that is lighter and offers adequate performance for general use, making it highly portable. However, it has limited storage and RAM, so it may not be suitable for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76 is pricier but comes with much more power, more storage, and more RAM, suitable for demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It has better screen quality and is built for performance, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, thus less portable than the Gateway. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop, with its limited RAM, a basic Intel Celeron processor, and lower quality scores for keyboard, speaker, build, and heat management, is outperformed by the MSI Vector GP76, which boasts a high-powered Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, superior build and heat management, and better scores in keyboard and speaker quality, despite being less portable with a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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
8.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" is not suitable for engineering and design due to its lower-grade Intel Celeron processor, basic Intel UHD Graphics, and just 4GB of RAM which limit performance for complex tasks; additionally, the screen quality, though using an IPS panel, offers only modest color coverage and brightness. In comparison, the MSI Vector GP76 excels with a high-end Intel i7 processor, powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, and substantially more RAM at 32GB, all of which are crucial for demanding engineering software, and its display offers high color accuracy, better brightness, and faster refresh rates, though it is less portable and noisier under load.
Content Creation
5.8/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.9/10
14.1in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 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 offer sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but its color range may fall short for engineering and design applications which require a wider color gamut to ensure accurate color representation. The MSI Vector likely has a good combination of resolution, brightness, and color accuracy that benefits both general use and detailed tasks like engineering and design, despite not being optimal for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate. Consequently, those interested in gaming or 3D applications might prefer a laptop with a higher refresh rate, which is critical for a smooth visual experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,760
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
"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 Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the MSI Vector GP76
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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