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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Gateway 15.6" laptop will generally offer you a more budget-friendly option, which may suit general use and basic tasks well, but if you're looking for a machine that can handle more demanding tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, then the HP Envy 17 could be a better choice as it's likely to have more robust performance capabilities. The larger screen of the HP Envy 17 can also be beneficial for multimedia tasks and productivity. However, it might be less portable due to its size and potentially shorter battery life. If portability and battery life are more important for your daily needs, you may prefer the Gateway 15.6". Remember that the higher cost of the HP Envy 17 reflects its likely superior performance and build quality. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
  • The Gateway 15.6" has no clear advantages over the HP Envy 17.
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good for software development
  • Good overall build quality
  • Good keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

7.0
15.6"
Envy 17
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use, though the HP Envy 17 is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

6.2
15.6"
Envy 17
7.4
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.

Software Development

6.7
15.6"
Envy 17
7.5
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 is good for software development, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.1
15.6"
Envy 17
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Build Quality

5.1
15.6"
Envy 17
7.2
The HP Envy 17 has good build quality, while the Gateway 15.6" has poor build quality.

Cost

$600
15.6"
Envy 17
$1,000
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The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $600 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

6.0
15.6"
Envy 17
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.0
15.6"
Envy 17
7.5
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy 17 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for content creation.

Battery

8.0 Hours
15.6"
Envy 17
8.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
15.6"
Envy 17
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 15.6" and HP Envy 17 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 Envy 17 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Gateway 15.6"HP Envy 17
Gateway 15.6"HP Envy 17

GENERAL

Price
$600
$1,000
Release Date
August 1, 2021May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77''15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77''
Weight
4.8 lbs5.49 lbs
Width
14.75"15.68"
Depth
9.5"10.2"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1135G7Intel i7-13700H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
Unknown55 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits329 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
5.1/107.2/10
Portability Score
7.3/107/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
5.3/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/106.5/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

Shopping

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Gateway 15.6"

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PCMag

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 Envy 17

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NotebookCheck

Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."

Get a great deal on the Gateway 15.6" or the HP Envy 17

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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