Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 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 Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (Geekbench multi 13,200 vs 11,600).
- Longer battery: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (16h vs 7.4h web).
- Lighter: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (1.34 kg vs 2.2 kg).
- Display: IPS (PixelSense) (Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)) vs IPS (ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025)).
- Cheaper: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) (saves about $150 CAD).
Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) vs TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 13,200 against 11,600 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) — roughly 14% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) averaged 104 FPS versus 16 FPS. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) lasts longer away from a charger, running 16 hours in our web-browsing test versus 7.4 hours. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is also easier to carry at 1.34 kg versus 2.2 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) uses a 13.8-inch IPS (PixelSense) panel (2304 x 1536, 120Hz), while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) has a 15.6-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1080, 144Hz). The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) measured brighter at 596 nits, and covered 82% 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 $150 less than the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8). Weighed against our test scores (8.3 vs 7.2 overall), the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) review and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) and the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) | TUF Gaming A15 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.3 ✓ | 7.2 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,449 | $1,299 ✓ |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (115W) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 512GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 13.8" IPS (PixelSense) | 15.6" IPS |
| Brightness | 596 nits ✓ | 312 nits |
| Battery (web) | 16 h ✓ | 7.4 h |
| Weight | 1.34 kg ✓ | 2.2 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 13,200 ✓ | 11,600 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 16 fps | 104 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 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 Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) or the TUF Gaming A15 (2025)?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 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 Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for travel.
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