Dell XPS 13 9350 vs Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Dell XPS 13 9350 scores 8.0 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 XPS 13 9350 leads overall, while the Aspire 5 15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Dell XPS 13 9350 (Geekbench multi 14,100 vs 7,200).
- Longer battery: Dell XPS 13 9350 (15.2h vs 9.4h web).
- Lighter: Dell XPS 13 9350 (1.19 kg vs 1.75 kg).
- Cheaper: Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) (saves about $750 CAD).
XPS 13 9350 vs Aspire 5 15 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 14,100 against 7,200 for the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) — roughly 96% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Dell XPS 13 9350 averaged 18 FPS versus 16 FPS. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Dell XPS 13 9350 lasts longer away from a charger, running 15.2 hours in our web-browsing test versus 9.4 hours. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is also easier to carry at 1.19 kg versus 1.75 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Dell XPS 13 9350 uses a 13.4-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1200, 60Hz), while the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) has a 15.6-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1080, 60Hz). The Dell XPS 13 9350 measured brighter at 478 nits, and covered 78% 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 Dell XPS 13 9350. Weighed against our test scores (8.0 vs 6.9 overall), the Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Dell XPS 13 9350 review and Acer Aspire 5 15 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the XPS 13 9350 and the Aspire 5 15 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | XPS 13 9350 | Aspire 5 15 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.0 ✓ | 6.9 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,499 | $749 ✓ |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite | AMD Ryzen 5 8540U |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | AMD Radeon 740M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| Display | 13.4" IPS | 15.6" IPS |
| Brightness | 478 nits ✓ | 268 nits |
| Battery (web) | 15.2 h ✓ | 9.4 h |
| Weight | 1.19 kg ✓ | 1.75 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 14,100 ✓ | 7,200 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 18 fps ✓ | 16 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (onsite available) | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 scores 8.0 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 XPS 13 9350 leads overall, while the Aspire 5 15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the XPS 13 9350 or the Aspire 5 15 (2025)?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 scores 8.0 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 XPS 13 9350 leads overall, while the Aspire 5 15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better choice for travel.
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