I prefer the original version, but I wouldn’t fault someone for liking the 97 version more. At the least, I agree the 97 version is the best SE version of any Star Wars movie from 97 onward.
As previously mentioned, the main improvement is the expansion of Cloud City. I like the extra Boba Fett footage. Such a minor detail but I like Vader going “oooomph!” when he falls off the ledge instead of “argh”.