Should I install Zorin OS 18 on my current laptop?

Hello everyone. Hope you're doing well. I have a laptop and would like to know if it's a good idea to install Zorin on it. It's currently the only laptop I have and I don't have a pc.

Here are the specs:

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-5200U CPU @ 2.20GHz 2.20 GHz

Installed RAM 8,00 GB

Storage 477 GB SSD ADATA SU680 , 932 GB HDD ST1000LM024 HN-M101MBB

Graphics Card Intel(R) HD Graphics 5500 (128 MB)

Device ID 395D3BDB-89BB-4806-9F90-D02E1C98297A
Product ID 00327-30358-40076-AAOEM
System Type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

I'm currently using Windows 10. I use this laptop for Android Development on an application/IDE called Android Studio. That's what I do for work so that's very important.

I do use FL Studio from time to time, but if Zorin can't run it. I'll be fine. I do also use the laptop to watch shows, TVs and other media. So if it has a built in player or at least can run VLC that would be great.

I have a flash drive with more than enough storage(16gb) so I'm good there. I plan on Installing Zorin on the smaller SSD too.

I've NEVER used any Linux distro before. I have considered Mint, but from what I saw online. Zorin has easier installation guides and to me personally just looks nicer. Not that Mint would be hard to use. It looks insanely easy. Just a preference, but want to make the switch

I can easily backup my stuff onto my second SSD or external HDD, so no stress in terms of back up. So what do you guys say? Do you advise I switch now or wait?

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