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I use a X1 Carbon Gen 9 for my daily driver after switching from Gen 6. I still love both. I have been using Arch primarily which has a great wiki for installing in case you were leaning that way. Ubuntu is also spot on for all drivers.

I only had an issue with the battery in the Gen 6 early on, which was fixed within two days by replacing it (under warranty). I have not had any issues with my Gen 9 (though it is only 5 months old).

Firmware is incredibly easy to update on it under linux.

I also from time to time swap out the M.2 SSD with windows when I need it. The screws are super simple and you won't lose them.

I have used a XPS 13 in the past, though it is an okay alternative, I will say, the keyboard is super compact and inconvenient. The battery is iffy (one friend's exploded on him), mine just did not last long. The form factor was nice, but it did not feel nearly as nice as the X1 Carbon.