Gateway 16" FHD IPS Laptop vs Acer Aspire Lite 16 AL16-73P-56YF

The Acer Aspire Lite 16 is the stronger pick for most people. Its Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, Arc 130T graphics, 120Hz WUXGA screen, Wi-Fi 6 and LPDDR5 memory put it a class above the Gateway's Ryzen 5 7430U. The Gateway counters with a full-size keyboard with number pad, a webcam privacy shutter, a fingerprint reader and a longer 10-hour battery rating. Both are 16-inch 1920x1200 IPS laptops with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, so the split is performance and display versus battery and small conveniences.

• Choose the Gateway 16" if you want a number pad for spreadsheets, a privacy shutter and fingerprint login, and the longest battery life between charges.
• Choose the Acer Aspire Lite 16 if you want the faster CPU and graphics, a smooth 120Hz screen and modern Wi-Fi 6 for heavier multitasking and light creative work.