Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice on choosing a laptop that I can use as a home theater PC. My main goal is to connect it to my TV and AVR for streaming movies, music, and local media, preferably with support for 4K HDR and reliable HDMI audio passthrough.
I may also use Plex, Kodi, or similar media software and occasionally play some light games. I’d like something quiet, reliable, and powerful enough to handle these tasks without unnecessary hardware.
My budget is around $800–$1,200. Would you recommend a particular laptop for an HTPC setup, or is a dedicated streamer a better option?
