Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) scores 8.4 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) leads overall, while the Aspire 5 15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) (Geekbench multi 11,200 vs 7,200).
- Longer battery: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) (15.6h vs 9.4h web).
- Lighter: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) (1.2 kg vs 1.75 kg).
- Display: IPS (Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025)) vs OLED (ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025)).
- Cheaper: Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) (saves about $750 CAD).
Aspire 5 15 (2025) vs Zenbook 14 OLED (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 11,200 against 7,200 for the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) — roughly 56% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) averaged 32 FPS versus 16 FPS. The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) lasts longer away from a charger, running 15.6 hours in our web-browsing test versus 9.4 hours. The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.2 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 ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) has a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz). The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) measured brighter at 396 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 $750 less than the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025). Weighed against our test scores (6.9 vs 8.4 overall), the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (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 Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Aspire 5 15 (2025) and the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Aspire 5 15 (2025) | Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.9 | 8.4 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $749 ✓ | $1,499 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 8540U | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 740M (integrated) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 15.6" IPS | 14" OLED |
| Brightness | 268 nits | 396 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 9.4 h | 15.6 h ✓ |
| Weight | 1.75 kg | 1.2 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 7,200 | 11,200 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 16 fps | 32 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) scores 8.4 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (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 Zenbook 14 OLED (2025)?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) scores 8.4 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) leads overall, while the Aspire 5 15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) is the better choice for travel.
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