The Gateway 15.6" is often significantly less expensive than the HP Spectre x360. The HP Spectre has a more powerful processor and a longer battery life, making it more suitable for intensive tasks and longer use away from power sources. It also has a higher resolution, touchscreen, and better overall performance scores, which are beneficial for general use, engineering, and 3D/machine learning tasks. However, the Gateway offers sufficient performance for general use and casual gaming, and it may be a more budget-friendly option. If price is a major concern and your needs are basic, the Gateway could be suitable, but if you require high performance and superior display for professional or creative work, the Spectre is a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
The Gateway 15.6" has no clear advantages over the HP Spectre x360.
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 15.6" is good.
The HP Spectre x360 offers superior general performance with a more powerful CPU and RAM, along with a higher resolution and brighter touchscreen that enhances screen quality. While both laptops are similarly portable, the Spectre's significantly longer battery life and its 2-in-1 convertible feature set it apart, providing versatility and greater endurance.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the HP Spectre x360 is somewhat better.
The HP Spectre x360 offers better gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its more powerful CPU, which can handle complex tasks more efficiently, and higher screen quality with superior resolution enhancing visual clarity. Although both the Gateway 15.6" and HP Spectre x360 have the same level GPUs and screen refresh rates, the HP's CPU and screen quality make it a better fit for such demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
8.0/10
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 Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 outshines the Gateway 15.6" due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor and superior integrated graphics, which better support engineering and design tasks that require robust performance. Furthermore, the Spectre boasts a higher-resolution touchscreen and a better overall build quality, making it more suitable for detailed design work, although the Gateway offers a solid CPU and GPU for basic engineering tasks at a potentially lower cost and somewhat better portability due to its lighter weight.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.2/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for content creation, while the Gateway 15.6" is good.
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
8.3/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very 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
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 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 HP Spectre x360 boasts a display with higher resolution and brightness levels, making it ideal for crisp text and vibrant images, whereas the Gateway's display, with lower resolution and brightness, delivers just an adequate viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, the Spectre x360's display covers a wider range of colors, essential for precision work, while the Gateway's more limited color gamut may not be as effective for professional color grading or detailed design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications which require fast screen refresh rates to render smooth motion, both laptops may fall short, offering screens that prioritize image quality over the refresh rate needed for optimal gaming and 3D performance.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 has very 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
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $380 and the HP Spectre x360 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."
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 15.6" or the HP Spectre x360
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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