• This laptop is featured on this page because this laptop is used to play and record games for the Hunterrcrafter channel. 

• Laptop specifications:
  - Intel Core i7-11800H,  11th Gen,  8 cores, 16 threads
  - 16 Gigabytes of DDR4 SODIMM RAM (2x 8GB)
  - Nvidia RTX 3050 with 6GB VRAM
  - 512 GB NVMe M.2 SSD
  - 80 Wh battery capacity
  - 110V - 220V, 230W power brick
  - 12.127 points on Cinebench
  - The Legion is 29 x 40 x 2,6 cm
  - 2,98 Kg (6,57 Lbs)
  - FHD (1920 x 1080), 60Hz IPS Display with a 17" diagonal

• Pros:
  - The laptop is really powerful
  - Large screen
  - Keyboard feels nice (opinion)
  - Smooth trackpad
  - Phisical webcam blocker
  - Most ports are on backside (pro/con)

• Cons:
  - Laptop is really large and heavy
  - Batterylife short when gaming
  - Fans are loud when gaming
  - Most ports are on backside (pro/con)

• The Legion can be used for long and powerful gaming (when plugged in). The laptop can also do any other task flawlessly like video-editing, photo-editing, word editing, rendering images/video, normal browsing. Work on-the-go is less optimal; the Legion is too big to fit in standard backpacks and laptop bags.

• Our review: The Lenovo Legion is a great laptop for everyone who wants to game without worrying about lag, or who wants to do hard tasks like video-editing or rendering images. The laptop is really big, so it's more useful as a PC, docked in a multi-screen setup, but the laptop is always easier to transport than a desktop PC. The laptop can also be used on-the-go. The batterylife is enough to do simple tasks for a while, but not for gaming. The Legion is a strong laptop, it feels like it will endure some damage before breaking down.

• The price we bought it for in begin 2023 was €1.299,99 ($1.425). This is a lot of money, but the Legion shows that price in performance. We can't say that the Legion is worth $1.400, but we think it sure is. 

• In summary, this laptop is chosen for its key role in powering the Hunterrcrafter channel's gaming and recording. With an Intel Core i7-11800H, 16GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, and 512GB NVMe SSD, its performance is outstanding. Its pros include power, a large screen, and user-friendly features. Yet, it has cons like size and gaming battery life. Geared for gaming and demanding tasks, its portability is limited by its size. Priced at €1.299,99 ($1.425) in early 2023, it offers performance for its value.

• The HP Pavilion Gaming laptop is featured on this site because this laptop was the first laptop on the team, used for gaming and content creation in the early days of the channels.

• Laptop specifications:
  - Intel Core i5-10300H, 10th Gen, 4 cores, 8 threads
  - 8 Gigabytes DDR4 SODIMM RAM (1x 8GB)
  - Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 with 2GB VRAM
  - 256GB NVMe M.2 SSD
  - 52,5 Wh battery capacity
  - 110V - 220V, 150W power brick
  - 4.620 points on Cinebench
  - 36 x 25 x 2,3 cm
  - 2,23 Kg (4,92 Lbs)
  - FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz IPS Display with 15,6" diagonal

• Pros:
  - Laptop fits perfectly in avarage-sized bags
  - Small enough to travel with
  - Large enough for large screen
  - Power for simple gaming
  - Can run second display

• Cons:
  - Eye-catching
  - Loud fans when gaming
  - Short batterylife (even on power saver)
  - Resonance when typing (sometimes)

• This is a gaming laptop, and most useful for the beginning gamer. The Pavilion can also be used for video/photo editing and everyday browsing and media use. 

• Our review: The HP Pavillion Gaming 15 is a great laptop for the beginning gamer; the laptop has the power needed for playing games like Fortnite and Minecraft, and all kinds of other programs. The Pavilion can be travelled with in a basic backpack, and the laptop is strong enough to endure some trauma. The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 is a laptop worth starting your game with.

• The price of the HP Pavilion lies around 950 USD (August 2023), this is a reasonable price for us. The price is quite high for the specs, but you also pay for the looks of the gaming laptop.

• In summary, the HP Pavilion Gaming laptop is featured for its role in early channel gaming and content creation. Specs: Intel Core i5-10300H, 8GB RAM, Nvidia GTX 1650 graphics, 256GB SSD. Portable yet eye-catching, suitable for entry-level gaming and tasks. Priced around 950 USD (August 2023), balancing value and performance. 

• You can buy the Pavilion on MediaMarkt (Netherlands)
  laptops name is the 'HP Pavilion Gaming 15-DK2888ND'

This is a PC-build from a small business in the Netherlands, so the only place to buy is on the Dutch webshop Bol.com. 

• This PC was chosen because we bought two for the team for a very low price. It could have been a scam, but it wasn't. Now we have powerful computers on every desk.

• Computer specifications:
  - Intel Core i7-10700F, 10th Gen, 8 cores, 16 threads
  - 32 Gigabytes of DDR4 RAM (2x 16GB)
  - Nvidia RTX 3060 with 8GB of VRAM
  - 1 Terabyte of NVMe M.2 SSD storage
  - 650W power supply
  - 8.500 points on Cinebench
  - 41 x 22 x 48 cm
  - 12 kg (26,5 Lbs)

• Pros:
  - The PC is very cheap for its specs.
  - The PC has RGB fans and RGB PSU. All controlled with the 'led' button.
  - Glass side panel
  - PC is very silent (Opinion)

• Cons:
  - PC is very large, even for a PC
  - Motherboard is too small for the case (just appearance, no power loss)
  - No RGB inside case
  - Only available on Dutch webshop (Bol.com)
  - No wifi, only ethernet (PC is shipped with free USB wifi adapter)

• The computer can be used for high-end gaming, streaming, and video/photo editing.

• Our review: This Desktop PC is a great gaming PC for a very low price. The processor is fast and the graphics card even faster. This runs fortnite on high settings on 150+ FPS. You can play/use every program without problems (unless you use a very demanding program). The computer is cheap for its specs, but the build is not amazing. The PC boots right into the Windows Homescreen, so we recommend resetting the PC before use, just to be sure there's no unknown software installed. The PC has no wifi, but can be used with an ethernet cable. The PC is shipped with a USB wifi adapter, so you can have wifi up to 100Mbps, but there is more latency with the adapter.

• We paid €999 ($1.094) for the PC in March, 2023. This is a great price, because we couldn't find anything cheaper with the same specs. This PC has better hardware than the Lenovo Legion 5, while the Legion is about 300 dollars more expensive. The PC is not expensive for its specs, but you can see that it isn't a super high-end build: all parts are just miscellaneous parts, so no color combinations or cool themes. The motherboard is a small motherboard, while the case is very large. This creates a large unused gap in the case. The PC does look good, and the cable management is good in the back. 

• To summarize, this Dutch small business PC, found solely on Bol.com, was chosen due to its budget-friendly yet powerful performance. With advantages like controllable RGB fans, silent operation, and a glass side panel, it caters well to high-end tasks. However, its larger size and limited availability are drawbacks. In review, this Desktop PC offers remarkable value for its price, with a potent processor and graphics card, making it a solid gaming solution at €999 ($1.094) in March 2023. 

• This PC has not been bought/tested by the SMP-team, but is placed here because we've had a positive experience with another PC from this Dutch business on Bol.com. The PC seems to have good specs and pricing for the Starter-tier.

• PC specifications:
  - Intel Core i5-10400F, 10th Gen, 6 cores, 12 threads
  - 16 Gigabytes of DDR4 RAM (2x 8GB)
  - Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 with 4GB of VRAM
  - 512 Gigabytes SSD
  - 400W power supply
  - 41 x 22 x 47 cm
  - 8 kg (17,6 Lbs)

• Pros:
  - PC is cheap (relative, opinion)
  - Powerful enough for simple gaming
  - RGB fans

• Cons:
  - PC is really large
  - No inside RGB
  - Hard to transport (size)

• This PC can be used for beginner gaming on low settings. The PC can also do online browsing and simple video-editing. Demanding programs like Photoshop can be laggy.

• We have not tested this computer, so we can't write a review about it.

• The Price of €599 ($656) is a reasonable price for its specifications. This PC is a little bit more powerful than the HP Pavilion gaming laptop, but about 350 dollars cheaper. We have not tested this PC, so we don't know the build quality, but we think it's about the same as the PC above, because it's from the same business.

• Overall, this PC is a good option for the beginning gamer. The price is right, and the specs are just fine for simple gaming. The PC is only available on a Dutch webshop, so it's harder to get elsewhere. Further, we have not bought this PC, so we can't validate all this info. 

• This PC is featured here, because this is the most starter, budget PC. This one doesn't have a stand-alone graphics card, as this pc is not intended to play games. The PC can play some low-demanding games. 

• PC specifications:
  - Intel Core i5-10500, 10th Gen,  6 cores, 12 threads
  - 8 Gigabytes of DDR4 RAm (2x 4GB)
  - Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Onboard graphics)
  - 500 Gigabytes of SSD storage
  - 300 Watt power supply
  - 38 x 21 x 46 cm
  - 4,2 kg (9,3 Lbs)

• Pros:
  - Very inexpensive
  - Low-profile (No RGB etc.)
  - Low power consumption (300W)

• Cons:
  - Not much power for gaming
  - Large case
  - No wireless Wifi

• This PC is usable for someone who wants to play simple games like strategy games. The PC is also perfect for word editing and browsing the internet (when using ethernet or a wifi adapter). 

• The PC has performance enough for all simple tasks. It also looks stylish without drawing too much attention. The PC is fully black with no RGB-lighting. 

• We have not tested this computer, so we can't write a review about it.

• The price of €424 ($463) in August, 2023 is a good price for it's specifications. The PC doesn't have extra RGB or functions, so the price won't be higher than needed.

• In summary, this budget-friendly PC, meant for basic tasks and simple games, is showcased for its practicality and cost-efficiency. With an Intel Core i5-10500 processor, 8GB RAM, and a 500GB SSD, it delivers essential performance. Advantages include affordability, discreet design, and energy efficiency. However, it's not designed for gaming, features a larger case, and lacks wireless WiFi. Suitable for basic games, word editing, and web browsing, this PC offers utility without extravagance. Though not personally reviewed, its €424 ($463) price in August 2023 aligns with its specifications, providing a sensible choice without unnecessary extras. 

• The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is featured on this site because we needed a 'Pro'-tier laptop for on this page. We chose this laptop because the Legion Pro is one step better than the Legion 5, the Laptop I'm using right now. It is for sale here, on the Dutch webshop bol.com.

•  This laptop's full specifications are:
  - Intel Core i9-13900HX, 11th Gen, 16 cores, 24 threads
  - 32 Gigabites of DDR5 SODIMM RAM (2x 16GB)
  - Nvidia Geforce RTX 4070 with 8GB of VRAM
  - 1TB (1000GB) M.2 NVMe SSD
  - 80Wh internal battery
  - 110V - 220V, 300W power brick
  - 1440p (2560 x 1600) 16:10 IPS display, 240Hz with a diagonal of 16"

• Pros
  - The laptop is really, really powerful
  - Physical webcam blocker
  - RGB Keyboard backlight
  - High resolution screen

• Cons
  - Really expensive
  - Probably loud

• This laptop can be used for any kind of work you can throw at it. It has top-tier level specs and this means that you can edit high resolution video or play very demanding games on high fps. The screen is perfect for gaming with its 240Hz refresh rate and the high resolution display is perfect for editing photos. 

• We have not tested this laptop (yet), so we can't write a review about it.

• This laptop costs €2.499 ($2.726). This is a really high amount of money to pay for a laptop, but it's worth it when you need this amount of performance out of a laptop. There are of course reasons why this is priced higher than a PC with these specs, and that's because this is a laptop, which means it has a high-end monitor, webcam, keyboard, trackpad and speakers. 

• To summarize, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is highlighted on this page as a 'Pro'-tier laptop selection. It was chosen over the Legion 5 due to its superior specifications. It boasts an Intel Core i9-13900HX processor, 32GB DDR5 RAM, Nvidia Geforce RTX 4070 graphics, 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD, and a 1440p 240Hz IPS display. Pros include its exceptional power, RGB keyboard backlight, and high-resolution screen. However, it comes with a high price tag. Despite the cost, its top-tier specs make it suitable for intensive tasks like high-resolution video editing and gaming. Although not reviewed yet by us, we think it's an exeptional choice for a high end laptop.

• This laptop is on the 'Tech Choices' page bacause it's a simple 'starter'-tier laptop with a reasonable price. It is not bought by us yet, but we trust the seller and of course ASUS. This laptop is for sale on the Dutch webshop Bol.com, and you can find this one under the name ASUS X515EA-EJ4041W laptop.

• The laptops specs are:
  - Intel Core i5-1135G7, 11th Gen, 4 Cores, 8 threads.
  - 8 Gigabytes of DDR4 SODIMM RAM (1x 8GB)
  - Intel Iris Xe Integrated Graphics
  - 512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD
  - 37 Wh internal battery
  - 45W power brick
  - FHD (1920 x 1080), 60Hz IPS display with a 15.6" diagonal

• Pros
  - The laptop is inexpensive
  - Can easily fit in a bag

• Cons
  - Cannot game
  - Small (37Wh) battery

• This ASUS laptop is made for simple use of surfing the web, watching videos and working with MS Word and PowerPoint. This is a very usable laptop to use for school or work when you want a Windows laptop, and not a Chromebook.

• We have not tested this laptop, so we can't write a review about it.

• This laptop is priced at €469 ($511). This is not a lot of money for a capable machine, but this laptop is pretty limited in terms of internals. This is one of the cheapest laptops we could find for use in schools or work. If you want to go cheaper, you should look at Chromebooks. 

• To summarize, the ASUS X515EA-EJ4041W laptop is featured on the 'Tech Choices' page as a 'starter'-tier option with an affordable price. Although not purchased by us, we trust the seller and ASUS. Available on the Dutch webshop Bol.com, it offers an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, Intel Iris Xe Integrated Graphics, and a 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD. Pros include its low cost and portability, while cons include its inability to handle gaming and its small battery capacity. Designed for basic tasks like web browsing and office work, it's suitable for school or work use. Priced at €469 ($511), it's a budget-friendly option but limited in terms of performance. If seeking cheaper alternatives, Chromebooks are worth considering. 

• This laptop is featured because it's a low-budget Chromebook, made for simple internet browsing or school work. We haven't tested this laptop, but it's made and sold by a reputable brand, so we trust it. 

• This laptop has specifications:
  - Intel Celeron-N4120, 4 Cores, 4 treads
  - 8 Gigabytes RAM (1x 8GB)
  - Intel UHD graphics 600 (Integrated graphics)
  - 128 GB eMMC
  - 1,79 x 32,57 x 21,87cm
  - 1,46 Kg (3,22 Lbs)
  - FHD (1920 x 1080) 60Hz IPS Display with a 14" diagonal

• Pros
  - The laptop is very cheap
  - Small form factor
  - Easy system to use

• Cons
  - Lacks power
  - ChromeOS is more simple
  - Small screen

• The HP Chromebook is perfect to browse the internet. Using Google Chrome and their whole ecosystem is perfect for these laptops. You can use Google Docs and Google Slides for all you work/school and you can send emails and watch videos. This Chromebook is not capable to run any modern PC game, but you can play simple android games using the Google Play Store. 

• We have not tested this chromebook, so we can't write a review about it.

• The price of €329 ($358) is not a high price to pay for a simple laptop, it's a lot of money, but the laptop can still do a lot of stuff. The price is way lower than most Windows laptops, and that's because Chrome OS is free to use for brands to sell. Chrome OS is also a very light operating system, so you don't need a really high-powered computer to run it, that adds to the low price.

• To summarize, the HP Chromebook is highlighted as a low-budget option suitable for basic internet browsing and school tasks. Despite not being personally tested, its credibility is backed by the reputable brand. With an Intel Celeron-N4120 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB eMMC storage, it offers modest specifications. Pros include its affordability, compact size, and user-friendly system. However, drawbacks include its lack of power, simplicity of ChromeOS, and small screen size. Ideal for web browsing and utilizing Google's ecosystem, it's not suitable for modern PC gaming but can handle simple Android games. Priced at €329 ($358), it's a budget-friendly choice compared to Windows laptops due to the free Chrome OS and its lightweight nature.