As someone whose job required using Windows for the last 3 years, I can say without any doubt or reservations, Windows is (much, much) worse. I like Linux and can imagine reasonable price:performance can be found w/ recent high-end hardware... but IME nothing comes close to my m4 macbook air.

I agree, I will mostly use Linux. Windows is more so something I'd use out of necessity. I'll keep a MacBook around too, but not as a daily driver. It'll be essential for managing my family's Apple accounts and Screen Time.