Advice for first decent MTB. £600-£800

gramos

Hi, I'm not new to bike riding but I can say that I'm new to trail/mtb riding. I tried it recently on a Cube (don't remember the model) and it just felt awesome!
I've been researching which mtb to buy. After checking videos, reviews, forums and local shops, I'm quite undecided... too many choices. But since I'm not an expert in mechanics, I'll probably stick with what my local shops have. They can assist with any major issues without me having to ship the bike to another country.

So far I've narrowed it down to the Specialized Rockhopper Expert or the Cannondale Trail 3. They are both available and I think I can get them for around these prices:

Trail 3:
https://www.cyclestore.dk/cannondale_trail_3_mountain_bike_2017-ID_70763?c=DKK&gclid=CjwKCAjw2s_MBRA5EiwAmWIac1L58fqk0HCBX5XxB4Te70xQvc6jP00Xa0Hf9nfXY4JVkFRwkFC8lBoC1x4QAvD_BwE

Rockhopper Exp:
https://www.cyclestore.dk/specialized_rockhopper_expert_mountain_bike_2018-ID_72666?c=DKK&gclid=CjwKCAjw2s_MBRA5EiwAmWIac0sHR2bdbDfRE5MKpqoLJSsyxOF44sHDw5oHSHq8oAAx15yyO0hf-xoCDJAQAvD_BwE

You'll probably see the prices in danish crowns so here’s the conversion.
Trail 3: £640
Rockhop: £760

What do you think is the best value for money? Is there an obvious winner?
Or should I just buy online something else?

Any help is much appreciated, I'm going mad with all this indecision!

gramos

Anyone?
I think I'll go for trail 3, getting it this week.

JBA

Of those 2 I would go for the Trail 3.
If you can push the budget a bit the Trail 2 2017 would be a good choice.