I have a cluster of 3 of the Orange Pi 5 Pros. They're extremely capable machines if you don't need the GPU or NPU (which I don't). That being said, they're more expensive, louder, and less energy efficient than like an Intel N100 mini PC.

This.

If power draw isn't critical, an N95/N100/N150 x86 wins out every time on OS support and price point. Especially when you factor in an SSD, thermal handling, case, power supply...