Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 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 Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the Aspire 5 15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (Geekbench multi 13,200 vs 7,200).
- Longer battery: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (16h vs 9.4h web).
- Lighter: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (1.34 kg vs 1.75 kg).
- Display: IPS (Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025)) vs IPS (PixelSense) (Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)).
- Cheaper: Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) (saves about $700 CAD).
Aspire 5 15 (2025) vs Surface Laptop 7 (13.8): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 13,200 against 7,200 for the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) — roughly 83% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) lasts longer away from a charger, running 16 hours in our web-browsing test versus 9.4 hours. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is also easier to carry at 1.34 kg versus 1.75 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) has a 13.8-inch IPS (PixelSense) panel (2304 x 1536, 120Hz). The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) measured brighter at 596 nits, and covered 82% 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 $700 less than the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8). Weighed against our test scores (6.9 vs 8.3 overall), the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Aspire 5 15 (2025) and the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Aspire 5 15 (2025) | Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.9 | 8.3 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $749 ✓ | $1,449 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 8540U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 740M (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| Display | 15.6" IPS | 13.8" IPS (PixelSense) |
| Brightness | 268 nits | 596 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 9.4 h | 16 h ✓ |
| Weight | 1.75 kg | 1.34 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 7,200 | 13,200 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 16 fps | 16 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 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 Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) 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 Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 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 Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the Aspire 5 15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for travel.
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