The Gateway 15.6" laptop is less expensive and offers moderate performance, suitable for general use like web browsing, office applications, and light media consumption with its midrange processor and integrated graphics. Its larger display and potential for longer battery life make it a good fit for day-to-day tasks and it comes with a number pad and backlit keyboard. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro costs more but provides superior performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its high-end processor and powerful dedicated GPU. It boasts a higher resolution screen with a greater refresh rate and better color coverage, making it ideal for creative professionals and gamers. However, its heavier build and shorter battery life make it less portable, and it is geared toward those who need a machine for more demanding applications. Both laptops are not touchscreen but come with various ports and expansion options, including USB-C and Thunderbolt. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the Gateway 15.6" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is regarded as very good for general use due to its superior processor, double the memory, and higher storage capacity compared to the Gateway 15.6", alongside its high-quality screen with greater brightness and color coverage, which enhances the overall user experience. However, this comes at the cost of less portability and shorter battery life, making the Gateway 15.6" more suited for those prioritizing lightweight travel and longer use away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i excels in gaming and 3D with its superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and high 240Hz screen refresh rate, which provide outstanding graphics performance and smooth visuals. In comparison, the Gateway 15.6" only has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, rendering it merely fair for gaming purposes and less suited for demanding 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
9.3/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro excels in engineering and design tasks because it offers a powerful Intel i9 processor, a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and substantial memory, which significantly boost performance for demanding applications compared to the Gateway 15.6" with a mid-range Intel i5 processor, integrated graphics, and less memory.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.5/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
8.2/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
8.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the Gateway provides an adequate display with decent clarity and brightness. For more specialized engineering and design work, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i excels with high color accuracy essential for precise visuals. However, for immersive gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may not be ideal due to lower refresh rates, which can affect the smoothness and responsiveness of fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gateway 15.6" has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $380 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,950.
"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."
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 15.6" or the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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