The Gateway 15.6" is significantly less expensive, making it a better option for budget-conscious customers. It has decent performance for general use and some light gaming, given its midrange Intel processor and integrated graphics. It's also lighter, enhancing its portability. However, the HP Omen 15, while more expensive, offers significantly higher performance due to its AMD Ryzen processor and powerful Nvidia graphics card, which makes it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering tasks. It also has a higher resolution screen with better color coverage, making it a better choice for those needing detailed and accurate visuals. The Omen's battery life is superior, which could be important for those requiring longer use between charges. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
The Gateway 15.6" has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 15.
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The Gateway 15.6" offers a solid balance for general use with a decent CPU, ample RAM, and IPS screen for clear visuals, while remaining portable and having a battery life suitable for typical tasks. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15 steps up with a more powerful CPU, superior graphics, and longer battery life, making it well-suited for more demanding applications, though it is slightly less portable due to its extra weight.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 offers superior gaming and 3D performance over the Gateway 15.6" primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, compared to the Gateway's Intel Iris Xe graphics and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The HP's better CPU and higher quality screen also contribute to a more fluid and visually vibrant gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
7.9/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Gateway 15.6" offers fair performance for engineering and design with an Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, which may limit complex tasks, and a standard quality screen, while the HP Omen 15 is rated better due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, high-end Nvidia RTX graphics card, and a screen with higher brightness and color coverage, offering advantages for demanding engineering software and detailed design work. The Omen's higher specs do result in a slightly heavier build and potentially more noise, so while it delivers on power, the Gateway might be favored for its portability and quieter operation.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.8/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 15 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
6.7/10
7.6/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 15 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
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 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 screen is adequate due to acceptable resolution and brightness, but it does not stand out. The HP Omen 15's screen offers enjoyable visuals with clarity and vibrancy making it appropriate for spreadsheet work and media consumption. However, for engineering and design where precise color representation is crucial, neither laptop excels due to limited color gamut coverage, and for gaming or 3D applications, both displays lack the high refresh rates that provide fluid motion and improved responsiveness.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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
7.2/10
The HP Omen 15 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
$1,000
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$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $380 and the HP Omen 15 costs $1,000.
"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."
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 15.6" or the HP Omen 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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