Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) scores 8.2 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 Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) leads overall, while the Aspire 5 15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) (Geekbench multi 11,600 vs 7,200).
- Longer battery: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) (14.2h vs 9.4h web).
- Lighter: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) (1.36 kg vs 1.75 kg).
- Display: IPS (Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025)) vs OLED (Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10)).
- Cheaper: Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) (saves about $1,200 CAD).
Aspire 5 15 (2025) vs Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) 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 Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) averaged 31 FPS versus 16 FPS. The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) lasts longer away from a charger, running 14.2 hours in our web-browsing test versus 9.4 hours. The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is also easier to carry at 1.36 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 Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) has a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz). The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) measured brighter at 416 nits, and covered 99% 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 $1,200 less than the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10). Weighed against our test scores (6.9 vs 8.2 overall), the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) 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 Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Aspire 5 15 (2025) and the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Aspire 5 15 (2025) | Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.9 | 8.2 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $749 ✓ | $1,949 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 8540U | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 740M (integrated) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 | 32GB LPDDR5x ✓ |
| Storage | 512GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 15.6" IPS | 14" OLED |
| Brightness | 268 nits | 416 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 9.4 h | 14.2 h ✓ |
| Weight | 1.75 kg | 1.36 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 7,200 | 11,600 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 16 fps | 31 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) scores 8.2 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 Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) 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 Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10)?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) scores 8.2 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 Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) leads overall, while the Aspire 5 15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for travel.
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