The Gateway 15.6" is generally less expensive and is a decent choice for everyday tasks, but it has less advanced hardware compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15X. If you need a laptop for more intensive uses like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a much more powerful processor and graphics card, which would be better suited for those activities. However, the Aorus 15X is also heavier and typically costs more. Both have similar screen sizes and resolutions, but the Aorus 15X has a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, which is particularly beneficial for gaming and creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Gateway 15.6" offers a solid balance for general use with its adequate processor, suitable memory, and good portability, but the screen and speakers may be underwhelming. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X, despite being slightly less portable, features a superior processor, more storage capacity, and higher screen quality, enhancing the overall user experience for more demanding applications beyond general use.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Gateway 15.6" has an integrated GPU which is less powerful for gaming and does not support features like hardware ray tracing, and has a lower screen refresh rate, making it only fair for gaming and 3D work. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with its dedicated high-end Nvidia GPU, supports ray tracing and boasts a higher screen refresh rate, providing a very good experience for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
8.6/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X surpasses the Gateway 15.6" in engineering and design use because it is equipped with a formidable Intel i9 processor, a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and a superior screen with a higher resolution and pixel density, all of which are pivotal for such tasks. Conversely, the Gateway has a mid-tier Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, which makes it less capable for demanding engineering applications, despite its lower weight and slightly better portability.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.0/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for content creation, while the Gateway 15.6" is good.
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
6.7/10
7.7/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
6.1/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gateway's average resolution and brightness deliver adequate visual clarity, but the Aorus, with its higher resolution and brightness, provides sharper and more vivid images, making it superior. In engineering and design, while the Gateway offers enough color coverage for casual tasks, the Aorus with its wider color gamut ensures more accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for professional work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite their different panel types and resolutions, both the Gateway and Aorus fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can hinder motion quality and responsiveness in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
$380
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $380 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
"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."
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 15.6" or the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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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