The Razer Blade 14 offers a significant boost in performance for activities like 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks, thanks to its more powerful processor and graphics card. It also has a larger storage capacity and more RAM, better display resolution, and better color accuracy, which can be crucial for creative professionals. However, it comes at a higher price. In contrast, if you're looking for a budget-friendly option and your primary needs are general use like web browsing and office applications, the Gateway 14.1" can cater to your needs at a much lower cost, but with lower performance capabilities, less storage, and a display that isn't as sharp. The battery life is shorter for the Gateway, and the Razer has higher overall quality in terms of build, keyboard, speakers, and heat management. The Gateway is lighter, but the difference is minimal. If portability and budget are your top priorities, and you don't need high performance, the Gateway may suit you, but if you require a high-performance machine and can invest more, the Razer Blade 14 is the superior option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) excels in general use primarily due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, ample 16GB RAM, and a high-quality display which results in a smooth and rich user experience. In contrast, the Gateway 14.1" falls short with a basic Intel Celeron processor, only 4GB RAM and a lower-quality screen, leading to a less responsive and less enjoyable general use experience.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 which is less powerful and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it unsuitable for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) includes a high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a 240Hz screen refresh rate, providing a much better experience for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
8.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" with its Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and basic Intel UHD Graphics is underpowered for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Razer Blade 14 boasts a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a robust Nvidia RTX GPU, making it well-suited for those applications.
Content Creation
5.8/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
8.9/10
14.1in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 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 14.1" likely has a lower resolution and brightness, which is adequate for everyday tasks but does not stand out in any particular aspect, resulting in a display that is just serviceable for general use and engineering tasks, but falls short for the high refresh rates and superior visuals required for gaming and 3D work. The Razer Blade 14, with a focus on high-performance features, probably offers a screen with higher resolution and brightness, along with a wider color range, thus providing a sharper and more color-accurate experience for general use and professional engineering and design applications. However, despite these qualities, it might lack the extremely high refresh rate desired by gamers and 3D designers for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
"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."
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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