Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) scores 7.6 versus 6.9 for the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) is the cheaper option at $749. Choose based on the use cases below: the Legion Pro 5 (2025) leads overall, while the Aspire 5 15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) (Geekbench multi 19,200 vs 7,200).
- Longer battery: Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) (9.4h vs 6.4h web).
- Lighter: Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) (1.75 kg vs 2.5 kg).
- Cheaper: Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) (saves about $1,750 CAD).
Aspire 5 15 (2025) vs Legion Pro 5 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 19,200 against 7,200 for the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) — roughly 167% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) averaged 118 FPS versus 16 FPS. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) lasts longer away from a charger, running 9.4 hours in our web-browsing test versus 6.4 hours. The Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.75 kg versus 2.5 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) uses a 15.6-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1080, 60Hz), while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) has a 16-inch IPS panel (2560 x 1600, 240Hz). The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) measured brighter at 512 nits, and covered 86% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $1,750 less than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (6.9 vs 7.6 overall), the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) review and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Aspire 5 15 (2025) and the Legion Pro 5 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Aspire 5 15 (2025) | Legion Pro 5 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.9 | 7.6 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $749 ✓ | $2,499 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 8540U | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 740M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (140W) |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 | 32GB DDR5 ✓ |
| Storage | 512GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 15.6" IPS | 16" IPS |
| Brightness | 268 nits | 512 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 9.4 h ✓ | 6.4 h |
| Weight | 1.75 kg ✓ | 2.5 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 7,200 | 19,200 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 16 fps | 118 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) scores 7.6 versus 6.9 for the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) is the cheaper option at $749. Choose based on the use cases below: the Legion Pro 5 (2025) leads overall, while the Aspire 5 15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Aspire 5 15 (2025) or the Legion Pro 5 (2025)?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) scores 7.6 versus 6.9 for the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) is the cheaper option at $749. Choose based on the use cases below: the Legion Pro 5 (2025) leads overall, while the Aspire 5 15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) is the better choice for travel.
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