Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) scores 7.6 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 Legion Pro 5 (2025) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) (Geekbench multi 19,200 vs 11,600).
- Longer battery: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) (7.4h vs 6.4h web).
- Lighter: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) (2.2 kg vs 2.5 kg).
- Cheaper: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) (saves about $1,200 CAD).
Legion Pro 5 (2025) vs TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 19,200 against 11,600 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) — roughly 66% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) averaged 118 FPS versus 104 FPS. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) lasts longer away from a charger, running 7.4 hours in our web-browsing test versus 6.4 hours. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is also easier to carry at 2.2 kg versus 2.5 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) uses a 16-inch IPS panel (2560 x 1600, 240Hz), while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) has a 15.6-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1080, 144Hz). The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) measured brighter at 512 nits, and covered 86% 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 $1,200 less than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (7.6 vs 7.2 overall), the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) review and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Legion Pro 5 (2025) and the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Legion Pro 5 (2025) | TUF Gaming A15 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6 ✓ | 7.2 |
| Price (CAD) | $2,499 | $1,299 ✓ |
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (115W) |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5 ✓ | 16GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 1000GB | 1000GB |
| Display | 16" IPS | 15.6" IPS |
| Brightness | 512 nits ✓ | 312 nits |
| Battery (web) | 6.4 h | 7.4 h ✓ |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.2 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 19,200 ✓ | 11,600 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 118 fps ✓ | 104 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) scores 7.6 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 Legion Pro 5 (2025) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Legion Pro 5 (2025) or the TUF Gaming A15 (2025)?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) scores 7.6 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 Legion Pro 5 (2025) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better choice for travel.
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