I’ve got the 2020 version, it’s a great all round HT. Not the lightest bike, but is good fun to ride and I’ve done everything from long days in the hills to BPW and FOD DH trails on it. Decent fork and 2.6 inch tyres so happy doing most trails I do on my FS. The dropper post didn’t last long, and a few spokes have pinged from back wheel abuse, but otherwise it’s been cheap to maintain  with Shimano drivetrain.

I’ve had one for about 18 months. It’s really grown on me.
I actually swapped the frame for a Bfe max for a while but for whatever reason, much preferred the laufey frame so sold the Cotic. It doesn’t feel any harsher or different in comfort terms to me with a 2.6 tyre.
It’s got a good allround trail geo which doesn’t feel too slack for my local flat stuff or too steep for off piste glentress etc. the finish is tough and doesn’t chip easily, something which annoyed me with the Cotic. Tyre clearance is great and I suspect you could get even more than a 2.6 in there if you wanted.
I kind of wish I’d gone for the top spec one as some of the kit on it isn’t amazing.
The trek mentioned above has a much better spec for the money so I’d be tempted by that but the laufey with a few upgrades (203 rotors, front tyre, bar and grips) has done a great job so far. A shorter seat tube so i could get longer than 150mm drop would be nice too.