I have not tested the predecessor, so can not say how the two microphones are different, but this is absolutely sufficient for my applications in YouTube and definitely a great improvement in the field of audio video.
I bought the microphone without much research, because I find it easier to rely on testing as the test reports a microphone itself, as the most dissatisfied customers give their comments to the frustration rid of them. Therefore I test rather own to see if I like it, and not if someone else finds it good.
For my applications the microphone is completely sufficient and the price / performance ratio, there is no reason to complain.