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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Gateway 15.6" laptop and the Razer Blade 14 (2023), consider that the Gateway is generally more budget-friendly and may suffice for everyday use like browsing, watching videos, and office tasks. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14, being a more recent and premium model, provides higher performance suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering applications. However, it comes at a higher price. The Razer Blade also typically offers a more portable design and better build quality, but its powerful components may result in shorter battery life compared to the Gateway. If portability and high performance are priorities and budget is less of a concern, the Razer Blade 14 is a strong choice; otherwise, for regular use and a focus on value, the Gateway might be the better option. 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 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very 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
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Gateway 15.6" is good.
The Gateway 15.6" offers satisfactory performance for daily tasks with an adequate CPU and RAM, and its larger screen suits users needing a fair visual experience without the need for portability. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is superior for general use due to its significantly more powerful CPU, double the storage space, higher resolution and brighter display, alongside great portability and battery life, although these premium features come at a higher cost.
Gaming and AI
6.0
8.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) outperforms the Gateway 15.6" in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU combined with a higher screen refresh rate, thus providing smoother visuals and more detailed graphics during intense gameplay. The Gateway 15.6" has an average performing GPU and a standard screen refresh rate which is suitable for casual gaming but could limit the visual experience and performance in more graphic-intensive games or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.2
8.7
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers a higher-res display with substantially better color coverage and brightness, and a more powerful GPU and CPU, which are vital for demanding engineering and design tasks, compared to the Gateway 15.6" with a lower-res screen and an integrated GPU that's less suited for such intensive use. Additionally, while the Razer Blade is lighter and more compact, enhancing portability, both laptops offer similar keyboard quality which is somewhat important for productivity.
Content Creation
7.0
8.2
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
7.9
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
8.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 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.
For general use, the Gateway may provide an adequate display, but the Razer Blade excels with sharper visuals and better brightness, enhancing everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work, the Razer Blade's wider color gamut ensures more accurate color representation, which is crucial for detail-oriented projects. However, while both have underwhelming refresh rates for 3D applications and gaming, their resolutions and panel types are only moderately aligned with the high standards for smooth and precise visuals that gaming and 3D design demand.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $380 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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How the Gateway 15.6" and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gateway 15.6" | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$380 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.75" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1135G7 | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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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PCMag
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."
Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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NotebookCheck
Allen Ngo | May 2022
"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 (2023)
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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