I put kubuntu on my old surface 4s instead of win11. Then followed this guide for the touch screen https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface/wiki/Installation-and-Setup#Debian--Ubuntu
Still haven't got the volume buttons to work.
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I put Mint on a surface pro 3. Very straightforward and it works well. I have not, however, tried the stylus as the battery needs replacing and is a weird quadruple-A. I am sure the Mint forums can direct you to getting one working if you go this route. Good luck!
You can get refurb or used Surface devices pretty cheap nowadays. If you can find a cheap Minisforum V3 Tab, that's another good one.
I think the Framework tab is a bit overpriced, same with the System76.
The Librem tablets are a joke at their price point.