Choosing between a same spec 2023 and 2024 model. What is the better choice?
Currently looking to pick up a new laptop second hand, as my old G14 stopped working during a keyboard and palmrest replacement, and new/refurbrished/open box ones from stores are way too expensive for me. I have settled around getting something with an RTX 4060 as it seems to be the best balance of performance and price.
Currently I am in a dilemna between the 2023 and 2024 G14. I found both for the same spec (32GB DDR5 Ram, RTX 4060 w/ 8GB vram). The 2023 model is at $1280 CAD right now, but I could probably negotiate it down like $1000. Then there's the 2024 model for $1500. Based off my research, the 2023 model is technically slightly faster due to the higher TGP. Thermals seem to be kinda similar, though I think the 2023 one has some issues with thermal throttlitng. The 2024 one is much lighter, thinner, and has a beautiful design as well as a gorgeous 3K OLED display. Only real problem would be the soldered RAM preventing upgradability, but the deal already comes with 32GB ram so its not an issue for me.
The main dilemna is whether or not the build and the screen is worth $400 more? Is the 2023 worse in the long run (probably 5 more years of use) due to the thermals?
For context, I am a programmer who travels a lot, and I want to be able to play modern FPS games at at least 1080P medium-ish settings at 60-144Hz, and maybe some more intensive games at lower settings 60Hz, such as Stalker 2. I am fine with a lower resolution, but I think a high resolution display would be nice for programming on the go. Although if I go with the 2023 model, I could use the saved money to get a nice second monitor that I could rely on at home.
TDLR: 2023 vs 2024 G14 same spec, $400 difference