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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gateway 15.6" is less expensive, making it suitable for general use with good storage, RAM, and an adequate processor for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while pricier, offers substantial upgrades in performance ideal for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its superior processor, graphics unit, double the storage, and RAM. However, the Aorus has a shorter battery life, which may affect its portability. Both laptops share similar screen size and type, but the Aorus excels in refresh rate for smoother visuals, making it also better for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
The Gateway 15.6" offers satisfactory performance for everyday tasks with its adequate CPU and RAM, plus it has a good-quality IPS screen, making it a solid choice for general use with the added benefit of an extended battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P provides superior performance due to its higher-end CPU and double the RAM, alongside a high-quality screen; however, this comes with the compromises of a higher price and reduced battery longevity, yet it is still versatile enough for both general and more demanding applications such as gaming.
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Gateway 15.6" laptop's Intel Iris Xe graphics are fair for gaming and 3D applications, but are less powerful compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15P's Nvidia RTX 3080, which is among the top performers for these tasks. Furthermore, the Aorus 15P's superior screen with a higher refresh rate greatly benefits gaming and 3D work, while the Gateway's standard refresh rate is less suited for the fluid visuals demanded by modern games and fast-paced 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.2
8.3
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Gateway 15.6" falls short in comparison to the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for engineering and design due to its lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and integrated graphics, which limit performance in demanding applications, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15P boasts a high-end CPU, double the RAM, and a powerful dedicated GPU, making it well-suited for resource-intensive tasks. Additionally, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a significantly brighter and more color-accurate screen, enhancing visual work, though tradeoffs include it being slightly thicker and potentially louder under load due to its more robust hardware.
Content Creation
7.0
7.8
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Gateway 15.6" are both good for content creation, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
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
6.7
7.3
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for software development, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
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
6.1
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing a laptop for general use, the Gateway's screen may suffice as it likely meets basic requirements for clarity and viewability, but it may lack the higher resolution and brightness that the Aorus 15P's screen provides, which offers sharper and more vibrant visuals. For engineering and design work, the Aorus 15P's display generally offers a broader color range, improving accuracy for professional color work, whereas the Gateway may fall short in reproducing precise colors. Finally, for 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, the Aorus is better but still not optimal due to a lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops, while the Gateway lags further behind, potentially making fast-paced visuals choppy.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
Build Quality
5.1
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good build quality, while the Gateway 15.6" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$600
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $600 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gateway 15.6" and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability.
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How the Gateway 15.6" and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gateway 15.6" | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.75" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1135G7 | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
Shopping
Gateway 15.6"
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Francisco Lahoz | July 2022
"Some concessions have to be made when shopping for a budget laptop. Walmart's Gateway Ultra Slim laptops succeeds on the affordability front and delivers serviceable specs and good battery life, though it's hard to claim it's the best (or even particularly good) at any particular aspect. Its build quality, especially the touchpad, is mediocre, and its performance is decent but doesn't lead the way. The Gateway does undercut the cost of some competitors and offers ample storage with good connectivity, so it's not to be ignored."
Gigabyte Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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