Dell XPS 16 9640 vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Dell XPS 16 9640 scores 7.8 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 16 9640 leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Dell XPS 16 9640 (Geekbench multi 13,400 vs 11,600).
- Longer battery: Dell XPS 16 9640 (9h vs 7.4h web).
- Lighter: Dell XPS 16 9640 (2.1 kg vs 2.2 kg).
- Display: OLED (Dell XPS 16 9640) vs IPS (ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025)).
- Cheaper: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) (saves about $1,900 CAD).
XPS 16 9640 vs TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Dell XPS 16 9640 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 13,400 against 11,600 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) — roughly 16% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) averaged 104 FPS versus 78 FPS. The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Dell XPS 16 9640 lasts longer away from a charger, running 9 hours in our web-browsing test versus 7.4 hours. The Dell XPS 16 9640 is also easier to carry at 2.1 kg versus 2.2 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Dell XPS 16 9640 uses a 16.3-inch OLED panel (3840 x 2400, 90Hz), while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) has a 15.6-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1080, 144Hz). The Dell XPS 16 9640 measured brighter at 408 nits, and covered 100% 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 $1,900 less than the Dell XPS 16 9640. Weighed against our test scores (7.8 vs 7.2 overall), the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Dell XPS 16 9640 is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Dell XPS 16 9640 review and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the XPS 16 9640 and the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | XPS 16 9640 | TUF Gaming A15 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.8 ✓ | 7.2 |
| Price (CAD) | $3,199 | $1,299 ✓ |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (60W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (115W) |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x ✓ | 16GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 1000GB | 1000GB |
| Display | 16.3" OLED | 15.6" IPS |
| Brightness | 408 nits ✓ | 312 nits |
| Battery (web) | 9 h ✓ | 7.4 h |
| Weight | 2.1 kg ✓ | 2.2 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 13,400 ✓ | 11,600 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 78 fps | 104 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (onsite available) | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 scores 7.8 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 16 9640 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 16 9640 or the TUF Gaming A15 (2025)?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 scores 7.8 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 16 9640 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 16 9640 is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 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 Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better choice for travel.
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