The Gateway 15.6" laptop is less expensive, with a large 15.6-inch display and an Intel i5 processor, but it is heavier and has an integrated graphics card that is less suitable for intensive tasks like gaming or 3D rendering. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is more costly, but offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, longer battery life, and a higher-resolution touchscreen in a smaller, lighter, and more portable package. If you need a laptop for general use with a tighter budget, go for the Gateway. If you need high performance for gaming or professional work and value portability and battery life, consider investing in the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
The Gateway 15.6" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 15.6" is good.
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
6.0/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is better suited for gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and higher screen refresh rate which provide smoother and more visually detailed experiences. In contrast, the Gateway 15.6" has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate, making it less optimal for these tasks despite other contributions to performance such as its CPU and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
7.7/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Gateway 15.6" has an older Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics which are adequate for engineering tasks, but may struggle with intensive design work, while Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 includes a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia dedicated graphics, ensuring smoother performance for both engineering simulations and design software.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.0/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.8/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gateway 15.6" offers a screen that is satisfactory for everyday tasks due to its resolution and brightness but lacks the wide color gamut necessary for precise engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate holds it back in providing a smooth experience for gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, on the other hand, boasts better resolution and brightness for sharp and vivid viewing in regular use, along with a wider color spectrum coverage beneficial for professional creative work, yet still falls short for gaming and 3D because its refresh rate isn't geared towards the high frame rates those activities often require. Essentially, while both laptops are suitable for general and professional tasks, neither is optimized for the high-refresh demands of gaming and 3D rendering, making them less ideal for users with a strong focus on those areas.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the Gateway 15.6" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $380 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
"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."
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 15.6" or the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
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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