The Gateway 15.6" is a more budget-friendly option, less powerful with an Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, suitable for general use like web browsing and office tasks. It's lighter and may have better battery life given its lower-tier hardware, enhancing portability. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 is a premium laptop with a high-performance Intel i9 processor and advanced Nvidia graphics, ideal for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks, but it's heavier, potentially has shorter battery life due to more power-hungry components, and is significantly more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 15.6" is good.
The Gateway 15.6" is good for general use because it offers balanced features such as a decent processor, enough RAM for everyday tasks, and a full HD screen, all while being lighter, which enhances its portability and presumably extends battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 excels in CPU performance, doubles the RAM and storage, and boasts a superior 4K screen, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable but more suitable for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
9.1/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Gateway 15.6" has decent capabilities for engineering and design with adequate RAM, a mid-range CPU, and an integrated GPU, making it suitable for lighter tasks, while the Razer Blade 17 offers superior performance due to its high-end CPU, double the RAM, and powerful dedicated GPU, better suited for demanding engineering software and complex designs. Additionally, the Razer Blade 17 has a significantly higher resolution and screen quality, which enhances detail and color accuracy for design work; however, it is less portable and has a heavier build than the Gateway 15.6".
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.5/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.5/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very 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
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize crisp text and clear images for everyday tasks, the Razer Blade 17's superior resolution and brightness offer a more enjoyable experience compared to the Gateway's fair screen attributes. For engineering and design, the Razer's advanced color gamut coverage ensures your work appears accurate and vibrant, while the Gateway's fair screen may not display colors as precisely. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are key, both the Gateway and Razer may fall short, as they don't prioritize the high refresh rates that make animation smooth and responsive.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 15.6" has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $380 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
"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."
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 15.6" or the Razer Blade 17
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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