To answer your initial question with a personal success story I can recommend a supplier in Spain called Slimbook.

https://slimbook.com/en/

I bought one of their Evo 14 models with Mint installed for a mate and everything worked straight out of the box.

I’m in the UK so delivery was very good but as expected with customs etc. Comms & service from Slimbook were excellent.

The machine is excellent and works flawlessly. Configuration on their site is a doddle. There are a few reviews of their machines around.

(I’ve used Linux on various machines for twenty years - currently a mini PC, an old MacBook and three HP Streams; I’ve installed linux for friends & customers.)

https://slimbook.com/en/shop/product/evo-14-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-1492?category=62

I’ll either buy a Framework or Slimbook next. Hope that helps.

Well worth a read. Interesting, pithy & informative. Thanks.