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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Gateway 15.6" and the Lenovo Yoga 6 involves considering your priorities. The Gateway has a larger screen and a number pad on the keyboard, which can be very useful for productivity tasks but it's heavier, making it less portable. The Lenovo Yoga 6, on the other hand, boasts a higher resolution touchscreen with a more modern aspect ratio, better color coverage for vibrant visuals, and it's lighter and more compact, thus more portable. It also offers longer battery life. Overall, the Yoga 6 seems to have more updated features, so if price isn't the main concern and you value portability and screen quality, the Yoga 6 could be the better choice. If you prefer a larger screen and don't mind a bit less portability, then the Gateway could be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
- The Gateway 15.6" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Yoga 6.
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Yoga 6 is somewhat better.
The Gateway 15.6" is good for general use with its sizable screen, substantial RAM and storage, and the capable Intel i5 processor for handling everyday tasks, but its portability is limited due to its larger size and weight. The Lenovo Yoga 6, also fit for general use, provides a smaller, more portable frame with a high-quality touchscreen display, long battery life, and a versatile 2-in-1 design that's powered by an efficient AMD Ryzen processor, suitable for people who prefer flexibility and ease of use on the go.
Engineering and Design
6.2
7.0
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 stands out for engineering and design due to its higher-resolution touch-enabled screen, better CPU and GPU performance, and the versatility of a convertible 2-in-1 form factor. In contrast, the Gateway 15.6" has a lower screen quality and a less powerful CPU and GPU, making it less suitable for intensive design tasks despite its good portability and keyboard quality.
Content Creation
7.0
7.6
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.7
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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" provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing but may lack the wider color gamut necessary for professional engineering and design work, resulting in fair performance in those areas. The Lenovo Yoga 6, with its better color reproduction, suits engineering and design tasks more effectively, although still not ideal due to its fair resolution and brightness for general use. Both laptops have displays with refresh rates that aren't high enough for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications, making them less suitable for those intense visual needs.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
$860
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $380 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $860.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Gateway 15.6" has an Intel i5-1135G7 Iris Xe graphics unit which is modest for gaming and 3D applications, and it comes with a 60Hz refresh rate display that is typical but not optimal for fast-paced gaming. Both laptops have integrated graphics, suggesting they can handle games and 3D content to a degree but won't match the performance of a dedicated gaming laptop with a high-end GPU and higher refresh rate display.
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How the Gateway 15.6" and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 15.6" | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$380 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.75" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1135G7 | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Gateway 15.6"
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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."
Lenovo Yoga 6
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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 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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