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in my experience Linux works on any laptop i put it on
buy what you want and give it a go!
Not entirely true. Fingerprint scanner doesn't work on my Lenovo thinkbook 14s yoga, for example. And lenovos are known for their Linux friendliness.
good point
the novelty touchpad/numpad combo device on my asus thing also doesn't work but i'm fine with that
so i guess if you have specific device requirements from the laptop, make sure they do work before buying