Good Linux distro for old laptop only used as HTPC?

Pretty much the title. I have a Lenovo laptop from 2012ish that lives under the TV hooked up via HDMI and only used for amazon prime, hulu, and youtube. It currently has Windows 10 but I've noticed it's getting pretty slow. I know Ubuntu is out there but I'm looking for a lighter Desktop that can still do Chrome or another browser without much fiddling with it. Or am I better off just getting a Rasberry Pi that can do the Home Theater/NAS stuff I want to do?

Laptop specs:

i5-3230m

Intel HD 4000 graphics

250gb HDD (probably going to switch it with an SSD)