Slope sounds useful, but not every golfer needs it enough to make it a buying priority. Answer 6 questions about elevation, competition, club selection and simplicity.
Think about uphill/downhill shots on the courses you actually play.
Judge your current decision process, not what you think you should be able to do.
Competition use does not automatically rule slope models out if prohibited assistance can be disabled.
Choose the amount of assistance you actually want.
Think about learning carry distances and seeing how elevation changes the effective shot.
Choose what you would rather optimize.
Your course mix and decision style make slope-adjusted yardage genuinely useful. Favor a model with an obvious slope-off or tournament mode.
Slope would add convenience, but it should not dominate the purchase. Prioritize a well-rounded laser with an easy slope toggle.
Straight line-of-sight distance is enough for how you play. Simplicity, optics, speed and ownership value can matter more than slope compensation.