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Updated January 12, 2024·

Choosing between the Gateway 15.6" and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" depends on your needs. If you need higher performance for tasks like photo editing or multitasking, the Gateway, with its larger screen, more memory, and better processor may be worth the higher price. However, it's heavier, which impacts portability. The Lenovo, on the other hand, offers the basics for everyday use like web browsing and document editing, at a lower cost and with easier portability due to its lighter weight and smaller form. It also runs quietly since it's fanless. But, its lower memory and processor mean it's less suitable for intensive tasks. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
  • Good for general use
  • Good for content creation
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
  • Very good portability

Key differences

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General Use

7.0
15.6"
IdeaPad 1 14"
6.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Gateway 15.6" is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.

Engineering and Design

6.2
15.6"
IdeaPad 1 14"
5.5
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gateway 15.6" is only fair for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.

Content Creation

7.0
15.6"
IdeaPad 1 14"
6.2
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gateway 15.6" is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.1
15.6"
IdeaPad 1 14"
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The Gateway 15.6" has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Portability

Good
15.6"
IdeaPad 1 14"
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
15.6"
IdeaPad 1 14"
6.0
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality, while the Gateway 15.6" has poor build quality.

Cost

$600
15.6"
IdeaPad 1 14"
$120
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The Gateway 15.6" has a price of $600 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $120.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

6.0
15.6"
IdeaPad 1 14"
5.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 15.6" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.

Software Development

6.7
15.6"
IdeaPad 1 14"
6.4
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Gateway 15.6" and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both only fair for software development.

Battery

8.0 Hours
15.6"
IdeaPad 1 14"
9.0 Hours
The Gateway 15.6" has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 hours of battery life.

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How the Gateway 15.6" and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Gateway 15.6"Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
Gateway 15.6"Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"

GENERAL

Price
$600
$120
Release Date
August 1, 2021January 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77''12.9'' x 9.3'' x 0.7''
Weight
4.8 lbs3.09 lbs
Width
14.75"12.88"
Depth
9.5"9.25"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1135G7Intel Celeron N4020
RAM
16 GB4 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB64 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
Unknown32 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"14"
Display Technology
IPSTN
Resolution
1920 x 10801366 x 768
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits239 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
5.1/106/10
Portability Score
7.3/108.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/1010/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
5.3/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/106/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Ports
00

Shopping

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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."

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"

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PCMag

Tom Brant | August 2021
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."

Get a great deal on the Gateway 15.6" or the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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 Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

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