The Gateway 15.6" laptop is generally less expensive and offers a midrange performance level with an Intel processor and integrated graphics, making it suitable for general use and possibly some less intensive engineering tasks but not for demanding gaming or 3D/machine learning tasks. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 comes at a premium price but provides a significant performance boost with an AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia discrete graphics - ideal for high-end gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. The Razer is also more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, but do consider that higher performance may result in shorter battery life compared to the Gateway. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
The Gateway 15.6" has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 15.6" is good.
The Razer Blade 14 excels in general use largely due to its higher-end CPU and GPU, which ensure smoother performance, and its superior screen quality, including better color coverage and brightness. Meanwhile, the Gateway 15.6" offers decent performance and satisfactory screen quality for everyday tasks, but falls short on the higher capabilities and finer display attributes of the Razer, while also being less portable and having lower battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 is better for gaming and 3D because it includes a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and offers a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which are very important for these tasks, while the Gateway 15.6" has an Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics and a lower 60 Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the Razer Blade 14's screen has higher resolution and quality, which are somewhat important, compared to the Gateway 15.6"'s screen, further enhancing the visual experience in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
8.4/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14, with its high-end AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, outshines the Gateway 15.6"'s Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, making it more suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. Additionally, the Razer's superior screen quality enhances the visual experience, while both have the same amount of RAM for multitasking, helping in design work, but the Gateway's build quality and heat management are rated lower compared to the Razer's excellent marks, affecting long-term comfort and use.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.1/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 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
7.9/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 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
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 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" laptop's display offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and document handling, but its color range may not be wide enough to handle the precise needs of engineering, design work, or offer the vibrant visuals typically desired by gamers. The Razer Blade 14, on the other hand, boasts a display with high resolution and excellent color accuracy, making it well-suited for engineering and design professionals who need to see their work in true-to-life colors. However, both laptops' screens may fall short for gaming and 3D work, as they likely don’t have the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals these applications demand.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 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
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 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
$10
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $380 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
"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."
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 15.6" or the Razer Blade 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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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