You can run a CD only install to try it out to see if it works for your hardware. This works with Ubuntu, I don’t know for sure about Mint but I expect so. I am going to install Mint in a VirtualBox so that I can see the differences. Currently using Ubuntu and it has worked for years for me so...inertia
Mint is a fork of Ubuntu.. I have Mint running on both a desktop and on an older ex-WinXP laptop. I prefer the Mint Cinnamon desktop to the Ubuntu Unity.
Of course as it is in all things Linux, it’s a matter of personal preference.
Before you jump, download and burn the iso and boot from the DVD to live desktop. That will give you some idea, though slower since it’s off the dvd, of the flavor.
Only cost you the blank dvd to check it out.