The answer problably depends on whether one interprets "for Linux" as general purpose laptop use, as a development environment or even for specialized pursuits

The answer problably depends on whether one interprets "for Linux" as general purpose laptop use, as a development environment or even for specialized pursuits such as creative/artistic work. These alternative use patterns place sufficiently different demands that it is unlikely there is a single "winner". Traditionally the linux-on-laptop pain point was full and problem-free use of hardware and in my experience linux on laptops can still serve nasty surprises. E.g the laptop I am typing this has the touchpad disabled as I've had enough trying to reduce its jerkiness.