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Opus 5.5 vs. GPT-6 Sol: which model won my blind taste test?
September 22, 2026·38 min·6-min readsolotechnology
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Despite initial skepticism and a strong preference for OpenAI's models, the host finds that Anthropic's Opus 5.5 has made significant improvements in usability and reliability, earning a spot in her daily workflow. While GPT-6 Soul and Astra win her emotional favor, Opus 5.5 emerges as th
Despite initial skepticism and a strong preference for OpenAI's models, the host finds that Anthropic's Opus 5.5 has made significant improvements in usability and reliability, earning a spot in her daily workflow. While GPT-6 Soul and Astra win her emotional favor, Opus 5.5 emerges as th
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