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Mountain bike sizing is all over the shop.
My bike has a 476mm reach (but the seat tube is fairly slack by modern standards) and I'm 6'2", and is the right size for me, but I generally prefer a smaller bike. I've got a trunk of about 74cm for reference. If I were you I'd get the xl, but make sure you can fit that dropper in.
The reviewers issue with the saddle height - my 150mm dropper fits exactly in my frame, and cannot go any lower because of the pivot.
Stem length-the way of thinking now is that where your hands are on the bars should intersect the steerer tube axis, 45mm wouldn't be long enough for me as I like the bars rolled back.
If you're unsure don't drop all that cash and just just wait until you find something you're happy with .