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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Gateway 15.6" offers better performance for tasks like photo editing or multitasking due to a faster processor compared to the HP Pavilion 15, which is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it easier to carry around, but has a slightly slower processor and a lower resolution screen. The HP has a larger storage space, but the display quality on the Gateway is higher with better color and sharpness for enjoying videos and design tasks. If performance for intensive tasks is key and you're okay with paying more, the Gateway is a good choice; if you prefer savings and a lighter laptop for basic daily use, consider the HP Pavilion 15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the Gateway 15.6".
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gateway 15.6" has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Gateway 15.6" laptop offers a balance in screen characteristics suitable for daily tasks and some engineering applications due to its decent resolution and brightness, but its refresh rate and color accuracy are not ideal for high-end gaming or color-critical design work. The HP Pavilion 15, with lower screen quality across the board, might present challenges in both readability and visual comfort for general use, and it falls short for engineering and 3D applications where color fidelity and fluid motion are key. While both laptops do not excel in display specs for specialized tasks, the Gateway stands a bit above the HP Pavilion for general use due to its better resolution and brightness.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
6.2
The HP Pavilion 15 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
$600
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $600 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The HP Pavilion 15 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 Pavilion 15 and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Gateway 15.6" is equipped with a more advanced Intel i5 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, which can handle gaming and 3D applications better than the HP Pavilion 15's Intel i3 CPU and Intel UHD graphics. Although both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the Gateway's IPS display with higher resolution offers better screen quality, which is important for gaming and 3D visuals, as opposed to the HP's TN panel with a lower resolution.
Engineering and Design
6.2
6.2
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Pavilion 15 and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.0
7.1
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Pavilion 15 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for content creation.
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
6.6
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gateway 15.6" and HP Pavilion 15 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 Pavilion 15 and Gateway 15.6" both have good portability.
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How the Gateway 15.6" and the HP Pavilion 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 15.6" | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.75" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1135G7 | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
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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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 Pavilion 15
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TechRadar
Alex Cox | August 2022
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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