These are good real world examples, and the other comments here in confirmation of the performance and energy benefits are pushing me towards Asahi Linux when it is good enough/close enough to be roadworthy. At that moment, Apple can have my money for an M1 Pro.
I'm guessing that even once Asahi is usable enough for a daily driver, it'll still take some time until the efficiency and battery life are comparable.
Comparable to macos is one thing, but I'm looking at having the best performing Linux-based laptop so if efficiency and battery life on even early versions of Asahi Linux on M1 turn out to be quite superior to contemporary Intel-based laptops then that'll be a strong lure.
