Hardware

Name

Model Number

Nintendo Switch (OLED model) (HEGSKAAAA)

The Nintendo Switch is the game console you can either use in the living room as a regular game console or on the move as a tablet. This third revis

Who it's For

Serious Gamer

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	2th percentile
Versatility	31th percentile
Power	17th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	97th percentile
Battery Autonomy	22th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Nintendo Switch (TV mode & Tabletop mode), Nintendo Switch (Handheld mode)

Screen

7", 1280×720(WXGA, 720p, 0.9MP), OLED Display, Touch Screen

CPU

Nvidia Tegra X1

GPU

Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$449.

C$449.99 from Best Buy C$449.99 from Best Buy C$449.96 from Amazon

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Asus VivoBook 15 M515 (M515DA-BS31-CB)

ranked #10 among Laptops priced $325-875

This laptop won't break any speed records, but it's a cost-effective solution to handle everyday homework and going online.

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	3th percentile
Versatility	21th percentile
Power	31th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	56th percentile
Battery Autonomy	5th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

15", 1366×798(1366 × 798, 1.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD Ryzen 3 3250U

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$569.

C$599.95 from Best Buy C$469.99 from Best Buy

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Nintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))

The Nintendo Switch is the game console you can either use in the living room as a "regular" game console, or on the move as a tablet. This slight rev

Who it's For

Serious Gamer

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	4th percentile
Versatility	87th percentile
Power	17th percentile
Storage Space	12th percentile
Portability	98th percentile
Battery Autonomy	40th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Nintendo Switch (TV mode & Tabletop mode), Nintendo Switch (Handheld mode)

Screen

6", 1280×720(WXGA, 720p, 0.9MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Touch Screen

CPU

Nvidia Tegra X1

GPU

Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory

4 GB

Storage

32 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$379.

C$499.99 from Walmart C$379.99 from Best Buy C$379.99 from Best Buy

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Nintendo Switch Lite (HDH-001)

This smaller version of the Nintendo Switch is dedicated to mobile gaming. So you do lose the option to connect this version of the console to the TV

Who it's For

Gamer

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	5th percentile
Versatility	73th percentile
Power	17th percentile
Storage Space	12th percentile
Portability	99th percentile
Battery Autonomy	15th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Nintendo Switch (Handheld mode)

Screen

6", 1280×720(WXGA, 720p, 0.9MP), Touch Screen

CPU

Nvidia Tegra X1

GPU

Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory

4 GB

Storage

32 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$259.

C$259.99 from Best Buy C$259.99 from Best Buy C$259.99 from Best Buy

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Asus L410 14-inch NetBook (L410MA-SH01-CB)

ranked #10 among Laptops priced under $325

This laptop is all about cost-effectiveness, and if you're strapped for cash, it could be a compelling option, especially if you're a patient person c

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	7th percentile
Versatility	99th percentile
Power	7th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	78th percentile
Battery Autonomy	11th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

14", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Celeron N4020

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$259.

C$259.99 from Staples

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HP 14-inch (14-fq0008ca)

ranked #9 among Laptops priced $325-875

This laptop is as modest as it gets, but if you need more versatility than a Chromebook can offer, this could be worth a look.

Luckily, this laptop

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	8th percentile
Versatility	70th percentile
Power	21th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	76th percentile
Battery Autonomy	27th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD 3020e

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$349.

C$349.99 from Best Buy

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Asus C523NA 15.6" Chromebook (C523NA-BS01-CB)

ranked #9 among Laptops priced under $325

With an unusually large screen for a Chromebook, this model could be of interest if you care less about portability than having space to work. This co

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	10th percentile
Versatility	79th percentile
Power	8th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	73th percentile
Battery Autonomy	49th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Chrome OS, Android (Chrome OS)

Screen

15", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Celeron N3350

GPU

Intel HD Graphics 505

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$299.

C$299.97 from Best Buy C$269.99 from Best Buy

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Asus C523NA 15.6" Chromebook (Touch) (C523NA-DH02)

ranked #8 among Laptops priced under $325

With an unusually large screen for a Chromebook, this model trades some of its portability to give the user a larger picture to work with (but not nec

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	11th percentile
Versatility	90th percentile
Power	2th percentile
Storage Space	12th percentile
Portability	73th percentile
Battery Autonomy	42th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Chrome OS, Android (Chrome OS)

Screen

15", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Celeron N3350

GPU

Intel HD Graphics 500

Memory

4 GB

Storage

32 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$348. You could save 28% right now.

C$249.00 from Visions Electronics C$294.99 from Newegg

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Acer 14-inch Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H-C1S4)

ranked #8 among Laptops priced $325-875

This Chromebook has a larger screen, helping readability without compromising ease of transportation too much.

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	12th percentile
Versatility	66th percentile
Power	12th percentile
Storage Space	12th percentile
Portability	65th percentile
Battery Autonomy	53th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Linux, Chrome OS, Android (Chrome OS)

Screen

14", 1366×786(1366 × 786, 1.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Celeron N4000

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory

4 GB

Storage

32 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$299.

C$369.99 from Staples

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Lenovo S330 14-inch Chromebook - Business Black (81JW000KCF)

ranked #7 among Laptops priced under $325

Chromebooks can be a cost-effective way to stay connected away from the desk when you need a full keyboard, and this specific model is an excellent ex

Who it's For

Casual Nomad
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	13th percentile
Versatility	100th percentile
Power	4th percentile
Storage Space	12th percentile
Portability	61th percentile
Battery Autonomy	69th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Chrome OS, Android (Chrome OS)

Screen

14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

MediaTek MT8173C

GPU

ARM PowerVR GX6250

Memory

4 GB

Storage

32 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$249.

C$249.97 from Best Buy

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HP Slim Standard Desktop Computer (S01-AF0209)

ranked #10 among Stationary Computers priced under $1300

This computer won't break any speed record, but it could help with simple homework and browsing the web for the right price.

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	14th percentile
Versatility	10th percentile
Power	26th percentile
Storage Space	92th percentile
Portability	40th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

CPU

AMD Athlon Silver 3050U

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

1 TB total, Media Card Reader, 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$599.

C$599.99 from Staples

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Google Pixelbook Go (GA00519-US)

ranked #13 among Laptops priced over $875

This premium Chromebook comes with a few extras like an FHD touchscreen, extended battery life and some additional horsepower.

Who it's For

Casual Nomad
Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	15th percentile
Versatility	32th percentile
Power	24th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	92th percentile
Battery Autonomy	95th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Chrome OS, Android (Chrome OS)

Screen

13", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen

CPU

Intel Core m3-8100Y

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 615

Memory

8 GB

Storage

64 GB total

Pricing

Typically sells for C$879.

C$879.00 from Google Store C$879.95 from Best Buy

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Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer (945-13430-2500-000)

Connect your TV to the Android ecosystem (including the ability to Chromecast) and your Nvidia-powered gaming PC with this media player.

It does co

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	18th percentile
Versatility	4th percentile
Power	3th percentile
Storage Space	1th percentile
Portability	100th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Android TV

CPU

Nvidia Tegra X1

GPU

Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory

2 GB

Storage

8 GB total, Micro SD Storage Expansion

Pricing

Typically sells for C$199.

C$199.99 from Best Buy C$199.99 from Memory Express C$199.99 from Visions Electronics

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Samsung Galaxy Book S (NP767XCM-K01CA)

ranked #12 among Laptops priced over $875

With a focus on ease of transportation and battery autonomy, this laptop is an excellent travel companion, even if you need to remain productive away

Who it's For

Road Warrior
Aspiring Creative
Multitasker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	20th percentile
Versatility	72th percentile
Power	36th percentile
Storage Space	42th percentile
Portability	93th percentile
Battery Autonomy	75th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

13", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Touch Screen

CPU

Intel Core i5-L16G7

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

256 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$919.

C$919.98 from Walmart

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HP All-in-One Desktop PC (22-df0119)

ranked #9 among Stationary Computers priced under $1300

This space-saving computer is a compelling choice if you want to set a computer in a public space or want to cut down on clutter.

The maintenance p

Who it's For

Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	21th percentile
Versatility	28th percentile
Power	27th percentile
Storage Space	92th percentile
Portability	13th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

22", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Pentium Gold G6400T

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 610

Memory

8 GB

Storage

1 TB total, Media Card Reader, DVD, 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$799. You could save 6% right now.

C$749.99 from Best Buy C$719.99 from Best Buy

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HP 14in Chromebook (14a-NA0010ca)

ranked #5 among Laptops priced under $325

This Chromebook offers a pretty compelling solution if you're looking to handle everyday communication and connectivity away from your main rig.

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	22th percentile
Versatility	85th percentile
Power	12th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	44th percentile
Battery Autonomy	51th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Chrome OS, Android (Chrome OS)

Screen

14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, VA or SVA Display

CPU

Intel Celeron N4000

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, eMMC Storage (slow), Micro SD Storage Expansion

Pricing

Typically sells for C$399. You could save 30% right now.

C$279.99 from Best Buy C$279.99 from Staples

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Asus Flip C234MA 2-in-1 Chromebook (C234MA-BB01T-CB)

ranked #4 among Laptops priced under $325

This Chromebook is a compelling solution for anyone looking for affordable connectivity around the house, school, the office, the coffee shop, or anyw

Who it's For

Casual Nomad
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	23th percentile
Versatility	98th percentile
Power	7th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	84th percentile
Battery Autonomy	91th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Chrome OS, Android (Chrome OS)

Screen

12", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP)

CPU

Intel Celeron N4020

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$409. You could save 34% right now.

C$269.99 from Best Buy

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15-inch Touchscreen Laptop (81WR000ECF)

This laptop makes a pretty good impression for a budget model. The monitor is relatively low-rez, making it better-suited for single-tasking and anyon

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	24th percentile
Versatility	45th percentile
Power	35th percentile
Storage Space	42th percentile
Portability	42th percentile
Battery Autonomy	24th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

15", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen

CPU

Intel Core i3-10110U

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

8 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

256 GB total, Solid State (very fast), Micro SD Storage Expansion

Pricing

Typically sells for C$699. You could save 100% right now.

C$469.99 from Best Buy

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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 (VDH-00001)

The Surface Pro is worth considering if you must have a fully-featured Windows tablet that's both easy to carry and packs a long-lasting battery.

Who it's For

Casual Nomad
Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	26th percentile
Versatility	26th percentile
Power	34th percentile
Storage Space	30th percentile
Portability	94th percentile
Battery Autonomy	84th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

12", 2736×1824(2736 × 1824, 5MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i3-1005G1

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

4 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

128 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$699.

C$699.99 from Microsoft

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HP 14-inch Laptop (14-dq2088ca)

ranked #7 among Laptops priced $325-875

If you need a laptop to handle simple homework efficiently without breaking the bank, this model could be the answer.

Who it's For

Casual Nomad
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	27th percentile
Versatility	37th percentile
Power	39th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	74th percentile
Battery Autonomy	67th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i3-1115G4

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$549.

C$699.99 from Best Buy C$649.99 from Best Buy

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