Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 7.2 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the cheaper option at $1,299. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) (Geekbench multi 11,600 vs 11,000).
- Longer battery: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (15h vs 7.4h web).
- Lighter: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (1.23 kg vs 2.2 kg).
- Display: AMOLED (Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14) vs IPS (ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025)).
- Cheaper: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) (saves about $350 CAD).
Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 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 11,000 for the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 — roughly 5% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) averaged 104 FPS versus 30 FPS. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 lasts longer away from a charger, running 15 hours in our web-browsing test versus 7.4 hours. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is also easier to carry at 1.23 kg versus 2.2 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 uses a 14-inch AMOLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) has a 15.6-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1080, 144Hz). The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 measured brighter at 502 nits, and covered 100% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $350 less than the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14. Weighed against our test scores (8.4 vs 7.2 overall), the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 review and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 and the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 | TUF Gaming A15 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4 ✓ | 7.2 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,649 | $1,299 ✓ |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| GPU | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (115W) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 512GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 14" AMOLED | 15.6" IPS |
| Brightness | 502 nits ✓ | 312 nits |
| Battery (web) | 15 h ✓ | 7.4 h |
| Weight | 1.23 kg ✓ | 2.2 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 11,000 | 11,600 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 30 fps | 104 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 7.2 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the cheaper option at $1,299. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 or the TUF Gaming A15 (2025)?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 7.2 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the cheaper option at $1,299. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 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 Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for travel.
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