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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize a touch screen and newer software, consider the HP Envy x360 15 with Windows 11 and touch capability. The Gateway 15.6" offers more storage and RAM, which could benefit performance for tasks that require more memory and data space. The HP is slightly lighter and has been noted for a better battery life, making it more portable, while the Gateway has a number pad, which might be essential for numerical data entry. Performance for general use, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks are commendable on both, but the Gateway leads slightly in memory and storage-related tasks due to its higher RAM and storage capacity. The HP Envy, however, is equipped with a better webcam and speaker quality, enhancing video calls and media consumption experience. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
  • The Gateway 15.6" has no clear advantages over the HP Envy x360 15".
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
  • Good for software development
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good battery life
  • Very good speakers
  • Good keyboard

Key differences

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Screen Quality

6.1
15.6"
Envy x360 15"
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The HP Envy x360 15" has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for content creation, and software development.

Battery

8.0 Hours
15.6"
Envy x360 15"
10.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

5.1
15.6"
Envy x360 15"
7.2
The HP Envy x360 15" has good build quality, while the Gateway 15.6" has poor build quality.

Cost

$600
15.6"
Envy x360 15"
$430
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The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $600 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.0
15.6"
Envy x360 15"
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The HP Envy x360 15" and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.0
15.6"
Envy x360 15"
6.0
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
The HP Envy x360 15" and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

6.2
15.6"
Envy x360 15"
6.5
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Envy x360 15" and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.0
15.6"
Envy x360 15"
7.3
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy x360 15" and Gateway 15.6" are both good for content creation.

Software Development

6.7
15.6"
Envy x360 15"
7.2
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy x360 15" to be good for software development, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.

Portability

Good
15.6"
Envy x360 15"
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" and Gateway 15.6" both have good portability.
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How the Gateway 15.6" and the HP Envy x360 15" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Gateway 15.6"HP Envy x360 15"
Gateway 15.6"HP Envy x360 15"

GENERAL

Price
$600
$430
Release Date
August 1, 2021April 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77''14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72''
Weight
4.8 lbs4.43 lbs
Width
14.75"14.07"
Depth
9.5"8.99"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1135G7AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours10 Hours
Battery Capacity
Unknown55 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits271 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
5.1/107.2/10
Portability Score
7.3/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
5.3/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/108.4/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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 x360 15"

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CNET

Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."

Get a great deal on the Gateway 15.6" or the HP Envy x360 15"

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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