Dell XPS 13 9350 vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Dell XPS 13 9350 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 XPS 13 9350 leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Dell XPS 13 9350 (Geekbench multi 14,100 vs 11,600).
- Longer battery: Dell XPS 13 9350 (15.2h vs 7.4h web).
- Lighter: Dell XPS 13 9350 (1.19 kg vs 2.2 kg).
- Cheaper: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) (saves about $200 CAD).
XPS 13 9350 vs TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 14,100 against 11,600 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) — roughly 22% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) averaged 104 FPS versus 18 FPS. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) 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 7.4 hours. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is also easier to carry at 1.19 kg versus 2.2 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 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) has a 15.6-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1080, 144Hz). 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 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $200 less than the Dell XPS 13 9350. 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 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 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the XPS 13 9350 and the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | XPS 13 9350 | TUF Gaming A15 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.0 ✓ | 7.2 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,499 | $1,299 ✓ |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (115W) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 512GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 13.4" IPS | 15.6" IPS |
| Brightness | 478 nits ✓ | 312 nits |
| Battery (web) | 15.2 h ✓ | 7.4 h |
| Weight | 1.19 kg ✓ | 2.2 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 14,100 ✓ | 11,600 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 18 fps | 104 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 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 XPS 13 9350 leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the XPS 13 9350 or the TUF Gaming A15 (2025)?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 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 XPS 13 9350 leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (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 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) 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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