Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) scores 7.2 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 TUF Gaming A15 (2025) leads overall, while the Aspire 5 15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) (Geekbench multi 11,600 vs 7,200).
- Longer battery: Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) (9.4h vs 7.4h web).
- Lighter: Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) (1.75 kg vs 2.2 kg).
- Cheaper: Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) (saves about $550 CAD).
Aspire 5 15 (2025) vs TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 11,600 against 7,200 for the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) — roughly 61% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) averaged 104 FPS versus 16 FPS. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 7.4 hours. The Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.75 kg versus 2.2 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 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) has a 15.6-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1080, 144Hz). The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) measured brighter at 312 nits, and covered 46% 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 $550 less than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (6.9 vs 7.2 overall), the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Aspire 5 15 (2025) and the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Aspire 5 15 (2025) | TUF Gaming A15 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.9 | 7.2 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $749 ✓ | $1,299 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 8540U | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 740M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (115W) |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 | 16GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 512GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 15.6" IPS | 15.6" IPS |
| Brightness | 268 nits | 312 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 9.4 h ✓ | 7.4 h |
| Weight | 1.75 kg ✓ | 2.2 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 7,200 | 11,600 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 16 fps | 104 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) scores 7.2 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 TUF Gaming A15 (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 TUF Gaming A15 (2025)?
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) scores 7.2 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 TUF Gaming A15 (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 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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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