The Gateway 15.6" is a more affordable option with decent performance for general use, has a midrange processor, and is relatively light, which makes it more portable. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 is at a high-end price point but offers significantly more powerful specs, with a top-tier processor and a powerful graphics card suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It also has a larger, higher-resolution and brighter display, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Consider your budget, need for performance, and how much you'll be moving the laptop around when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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
10.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Gateway 15.6" laptop, with its Intel i5-1135G7 Iris Xe graphics, is serviceable for gaming and 3D applications but falls short of the MSI Titan GT77, which boasts a far superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing both visual fidelity and fluidity in games.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
10.0/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Gateway 15.6" has a moderate processor and graphics setup, suitable for entry-level engineering and design use, while its screen offers standard quality; yet, its lighter weight and smaller size enhance its portability. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 is equipped with a top-tier processor and a powerful graphics card, providing optimal performance for demanding engineering tasks, and a superior screen that excels in quality, though it is significantly heavier and bulkier, which affects its portability.
Content Creation
7.0/10
9.1/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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 Gateway's screen may not be as sharp or bright, making it less suitable for those who prioritize clarity and visibility, whereas the MSI Titan GT77 offers a high-resolution, bright display providing a visually rich and comfortable user experience. In engineering and design, the MSI Titan GT77 stands out with its wide color gamut coverage, ensuring accurate color reproduction crucial for professional work, while the Gateway's color range might fall short for detailed color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may not deliver the smooth motion visuals desired due to lower refresh rates despite the MSI's higher resolution and panel quality which benefit other uses.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gateway 15.6" has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$5,430
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $380 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"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 MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 15.6" or the MSI Titan GT77
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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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