G2 comes filled with presets.

I like the rotary controllers on the Nordlead 3 with the lights and stuff. In only a second you can see really easily how the sound was made.

Layering patches is a breeze as well.

I would love a G2, but I've always been scared all my time would go towards sound design rather than music.

I have the Nord2 and I would never sell it. I always turn to it for agressive sounds, plus it's been with me so long.