Razerblade 870M OR 970M

[wjdwogns0311]

Hello i am looking to find some advice on whether i should get a used 2014 razerblade model with 870m for $1000 or get a 2015 razerblade (open box) 970m for $1500. Currently i own a asus rog 17inch gaming laptop which has a 860m inside for my desktop and i now need a more portable device for my on the go gaming with school stuff as well. Just wondering if the $500 upgrade to the 970m is worth it or not since the games i play are dota 2, league of legends and cs go. Please give me some advice. Thank you

2014 razerblade spec:

Display: QHD display (3200 x 1800 - IGZO/IPS)
OS: Windows 10 Home
CPU: Intel Core i7-4702HQ 2.2 GHz / 3.2 GHz (Base/Turbo)
GPU: GeForce GTX 870M
RAM: 8GB DDR3L-1600MHz
256GB Solid-State Drive
9.3 x 13.6 x 0.7 inches
4.5 lbs/2.04 kg

2015 razerblade

14 in QHD+ LED-backlit (3200 x 1800), 10-finger multi-touch support
Intel Core i7-4720HQ 2.60 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.60 GHz
16GB DDR3L 1600 MHz
256GB SSD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M with 3GB graphics memory, Intel HD Graphics 4600

 

[Sandman1804]

The 2015 is FAR superior than the 2014. A lot of times, the difference from one model year to the next can be close or relatively insignificant. Definitely not the case here.

 

[wjdwogns0311]

The 2015 is FAR superior than the 2014. A lot of times, the difference from one model year to the next can be close or relatively insignificant. Definitely not the case here.

so its worth the $500 for the upgrade im getting? and is razerblade actually a good laptop (portability, gaming performance)? i know its a premium gaming laptop due to the branding of it but is it actually good?

 

[Sandman1804]

It's legit. About as good as you'll find in that price range with a QHD and portability.