Overview

Arch Linux is a rolling release distribution (this means packages are updated continuously) with a manual installation progress that lets the user decide how their system is setup.

It's not for everyone

As mentioned previously, Arch Linux has a manual installation process. It also has an automatic installer but I've personally found it more confusing. If you don't want or need the latest packages and want a distribution with releases, Arch isn't for you.

The learning curve

You don't have to be a Linux export to install Arch. The Arch Wiki has a step by step guide and gives a brief explanation of what each component is and provides links to further information about each component. It's great for learning how a Linux system works and is set up. It's best to first install Arch in a virtual machine to prevent getting a broken system. By thoroughly reading and following the instructions, it isn't as hard to install as most people think.

Packages

Arch has a large variety of packages both in it's repositories and the AUR. The AUR is the Arch User Repository and has thousands of community made packages that one can easily install with a utility like Yay. There's a large variety. However, if you don't want to compile from source. Make sure to install binary packages if available (usually have -bin at the end).

User Experience

The user experience is what you make it. You get to select the desktop environment, the applications, the components, the network manager, etc. You can pick and choose. You can go for a full blown desktop environment, or a simple and lightweight window manager. Or even not have a desktop at all! It's your choice!

Better than Manjaro?

Manjaro is a well-known Arch-based distribution aimed at newer Linux users. However, several times in the past few years. Manjaro has made several silly mistakes from simple, to annoying, to dangerous. I strongly advise against using Manjaro. Refer to Manjarno (search in google) before considering this distribution.

Conclusion

I hope this post helps you understand Arch Linux and who it's for and has helped you know more about the various options in the Linux world. If you don't like what Microsoft is doing with Windows, consider trying out Linux! A user-first largely free and open source ecosystem and community.