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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gateway 14.1" is a budget-friendly choice with basic specs suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing and office applications. However, its lower storage capacity and RAM might limit its ability to handle more demanding applications. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 is a premium, high-performance laptop with a higher price tag, offering much larger storage, significantly more RAM, and a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it excellent for gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering work. The Razer also has a larger, higher-resolution display and is built to manage heat better, though it is heavier and less portable than the Gateway. If you prioritize performance and are engaged in intensive tasks, the Razer is the better option, but if you value portability and are on a budget, the Gateway could meet your needs for basic use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a basic CPU and graphics, less RAM, and lower screen quality, which might make it sluggish for multitasking or higher-resolution media, contributing to its poorer performance for general use. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 offers a top-tier CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, ensuring smooth operation and vivid visuals for diverse tasks, thus providing a superior general use experience despite being heavier and having shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4
8.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU, which is significantly less powerful than the Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU in the Razer Blade 18, making the latter far superior for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the Razer Blade 18 has a higher screen refresh rate at 240Hz compared to the Gateway's 60Hz, which contributes to smoother visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Engineering and Design
5.5
9.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" falls short in engineering and design due to its lower-end Intel Celeron processor, 4GB RAM, and basic Intel UHD Graphics, which lack the capability to smoothly handle computation-heavy tasks and graphic-intensive applications.
Content Creation
5.8
8.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very 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
8.9
14.1in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 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" laptop provides basic clarity and brightness for everyday tasks but lacks the wider color gamut that professionals need for precise engineering and design work, and it's not built with a high refresh rate that's crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 delivers high resolution and vibrant color accuracy which benefits general use and particularly engineering and design tasks, emphasizing detail and color fidelity, but it may fall short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate, impacting the fluidity of motion. Both laptops cater to different needs: the Gateway is for casual or budget-conscious users, while the Razer targets professionals needing high color accuracy, but neither is optimized for the fast-paced visuals demanded by gamers and 3D artists.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 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
Fair
14.1in
SIZE
18.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gateway 14.1" has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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
$10
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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How the Gateway 14.1" and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 14.1" | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.35 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.1" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 208 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
Shopping
Gateway 14.1"
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Allen Ngo | September 2021
"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."
Razer Blade 18
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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 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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