Best laptops for Linux

Having owned a number of laptops over the years in my efforts to find the ideal one to run Linux I would recommend to anyone engaged in the same expensive and frustrating pursuit the following two machines/brands that firstly run Linux well, and secondly last more than 12 months before they fall apart.

Clevo L140MU or later models (also called Metabox, System 76 etc)

Advantages
• Comes without any operating system, so you can avoid the "Microsoft tax"
• Runs Linux well
• Is very light -- has magnesium body under 1kg
• Very durable. I have had mine for three years still works mostly OK (see below)
• Great 72 Wh battery
• Great keyboard with backlight
• Great trackpad though simple like Apple one
• 180 degree lid
• Can be charged from USB-C port using a generic 65W charger

Disadvantages
• The rubber feet eventually come off -- stuck them back on with superglue
• Power supply hard to source and the connector failed after 12 months, had to use USB-C
• Fan got a bit noisy after 3 years
• Function keys only work when pressing Fn button as well

Lenovo T480, T14, P14s

Advantages
• The toughest laptops I have ever used. Still work perfectly after 5 years
• P14s comes without Microsoft tax
• Supports Linux well
• Function keys work without pressing Fn
• USB-C charging only
• Splill-resistant keyboard
• Rubber feet never come off

Disadvantages
• Heaver than the Clevo (1.6kg)
• Battery not as good (50Wh)
• P14s requires a patch from Radeon to support suspend/resume
• Microsoft tax with T14
• T480, T490 keyboard usually not backlit

The only major brand I haven't tried is Asus. The others I wouldn't reccommend.