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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance and multitasking capabilities, the Gateway 15.6" laptop with more RAM and a higher-tier processor may serve you better, especially for more intensive tasks. However, if budget is a concern and your usage is more basic, such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the HP 15" laptop may be sufficient and will cost less. While both have similar screen sizes and types, be aware that the Gateway is heavier, which can impact portability. Neither laptop is designed for intensive gaming, but the Gateway’s better specifications give it an edge in more demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Gateway 15.6".
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gateway 15.6" has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, both the Gateway and HP laptops have screens that provide adequate clarity, brightness, and color but may not be as crisp or vivid as higher-end models, leading to just a fair rating. In engineering and design work, professionals require accurate color reproduction which these laptops offer to an extent, but they might not cover the wider color gamuts that premium screens do, affecting the quality rating. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops can hinder the smoothness and responsiveness critical to these tasks, making their screen quality rated poor in this context.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop 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
6.0
The HP 15" Laptop has only fair 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
$100
$375
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $100 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $375.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 15.6" to be good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Gateway 15.6" stands out for general use with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the HP 15" Laptop, leading to smoother performance in multitasking and demanding applications, while it also offers a more ample storage capacity. However, the HP laptop is lighter, enhancing portability, and has a better battery life, which could be crucial for users who need to work on the go without frequent recharging.
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 15.6" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The Gateway 15.6" and HP 15" laptops are fair for gaming and 3D because both have integrated graphics, with the Gateway featuring an Iris Xe and the HP using UHD Graphics, which are adequate but not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs. Furthermore, both have a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is suitable for casual gaming but may not provide the smoothest experience in fast-paced games or high-end 3D applications that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.2
6.2
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP 15" Laptop and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Gateway 15.6" laptop with its superior i5 processor, more RAM, and better integrated graphics is better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks than the HP 15" laptop, which has a less powerful i3 processor, less RAM, and weaker integrated graphics.
Content Creation
7.0
6.9
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 15.6" to be good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.7
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gateway 15.6" and HP 15" Laptop are both only fair for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and Gateway 15.6" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gateway 15.6" and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 15.6" | HP 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $375 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.75" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1135G7 | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 41 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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."
HP 15" Laptop
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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