GPD Pocket - Ubuntu MATE 20.04 Linux
Introduction
Ubuntu MATE makes a version of their distribution specifically for the GPD Pocket with the following enhancements out of the box:
You can download the iso here to test it out:
https://ubuntu-mate.org/download/gpd_pocket/focal/
Specs
Intel Atom x7-Z8750 processor
8GB LPDDR3 memory + 128GB eMMC
2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi
7000mAh super large-capacity lithium battery
12-hour long battery life, supporting 2C fast charging
180×106×18.5mm ultra-small light body
https://gpd.hk/gpdpocket
Review
I found the performance to be great, even better than running Windows 10.
I was able to run a Windows Server VM, Visual Studio Code, and watch a YouTube video with a few tabs open at the same time without any issues.
You can watch a quick video of me running Ubuntu Mate 20.04 on the GPD Pocket here:
Additional Resources
You can view other devices I've tested here as well:
