HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) scores 8.0 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 Spectre x360 14 (2025) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) (Geekbench multi 11,800 vs 11,600).
- Longer battery: HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) (11h vs 7.4h web).
- Lighter: HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) (1.44 kg vs 2.2 kg).
- Display: OLED (HP Spectre x360 14 (2025)) vs IPS (ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025)).
- Cheaper: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) (saves about $500 CAD).
Spectre x360 14 (2025) vs TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 11,800 against 11,600 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) — roughly 2% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) averaged 104 FPS versus 26 FPS. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) lasts longer away from a charger, running 11 hours in our web-browsing test versus 7.4 hours. The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.44 kg versus 2.2 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) uses a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) has a 15.6-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1080, 144Hz). The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) measured brighter at 402 nits, and covered 98% 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 $500 less than the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.0 vs 7.2 overall), the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) review and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Spectre x360 14 (2025) and the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Spectre x360 14 (2025) | TUF Gaming A15 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.0 ✓ | 7.2 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,799 | $1,299 ✓ |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| GPU | Intel Arc (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (115W) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 1000GB | 1000GB |
| Display | 14" OLED | 15.6" IPS |
| Brightness | 402 nits ✓ | 312 nits |
| Battery (web) | 11 h ✓ | 7.4 h |
| Weight | 1.44 kg ✓ | 2.2 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 11,800 ✓ | 11,600 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 26 fps | 104 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) scores 8.0 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 Spectre x360 14 (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 Spectre x360 14 (2025) or the TUF Gaming A15 (2025)?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) scores 8.0 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 Spectre x360 14 (2025) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (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 HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for travel.
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