The Gateway 15.6" offers a good balance of price and performance but sacrifices some portability due to its larger size and heavier weight. It's suitable for general use and has a decent display size for multitasking. The XPG Xenia 14, while often more expensive, provides better portability with a smaller, lighter design. It has a higher battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use. Additionally, it features a better screen quality, and it's more versatile with additional ports. For tasks like 3D, machine learning, or engineering, both devices offer similar CPU and integrated graphics performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
The Gateway 15.6" has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Good for software development
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
6.8/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for engineering and design, though the XPG Xenia 14 is somewhat better.
The XPG Xenia 14 offers better screen quality with a higher pixel density, higher brightness, and wider color coverage than the Gateway 15.6", contributing to its suitability for engineering and design tasks where precise visuals are essential.
Software Development
6.7/10
7.2/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 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
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 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 offers an adequate viewing experience for casual activities and productivity tasks due to its resolution and brightness, but may not provide the color accuracy required for professional engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate hampers the immersive gaming experience. The XPG Xenia 14, on the other hand, boasts a higher-quality display that renders it suitable for detailed design tasks with better color reproduction, yet still lacks the high refresh rate preferred for fluid motion in gaming and 3D applications. For general use where clarity and viewing comfort are key, both laptops are capable, yet specific professional and gaming needs may direct you towards specialized options.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Gateway 15.6" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 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
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $380 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The XPG Xenia 14 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use.
The Gateway 15.6" offers a larger screen for comfortable viewing but makes a tradeoff in portability and battery life, while the XPG Xenia 14 provides a higher-resolution screen in a more compact and lightweight design with better battery life, making it ideal for those on the move. Both laptops have similar CPUs, RAM, and onboard graphics which ensures capable performance for everyday tasks, but the XPG stands out for its superior screen quality and portability, although it might come at a higher price.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.1/10
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
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Gateway 15.6" and the XPG Xenia 14 both have Intel i5-1135G7 Iris Xe graphics, which provide fair gaming performance; however, neither is dedicated gaming hardware which limits their capacity for demanding 3D games. Both have an IPS screen with a 60Hz refresh rate, which is adequate for casual gaming, but hardcore gamers may prefer a faster refresh rate for smoother visuals.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.4/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for content creation.
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.
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How the Gateway 15.6" and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"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 Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 15.6" or the XPG Xenia 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.
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