Programmable torque tools have become popular in recent years, due to quality initiatives. However, quality improvements don’t come as soon as a new tool is plugged in.
Properly sized and maintained, the torque scatter of a good (though much less expensive) clutch tool will not be substantially different than a programmable tool, if the latter is simply programmed to run at the same free speed and shut off at the same torque as the “dumb” tool. You should only make the additional investment for the opportunity to improve joint quality.