5.6 Models Strong but Overpriced
Obvious_Resort8887 · reddit · 2026-07-12
The author argues that the newly released 5.6 series models are indeed very powerful—especially Sol Max and Sol Ultra—but the pricing strategy is "unreasonably high."
Reviewing their usage habits: under the $100 subscription plan, they rarely hit limits using 5.5 xHigh. However, after upgrading, it's difficult to complete work consistently within a 5-hour window, even when switching between different model tiers. The author summarizes this experience as "token cost inflation disguised as a new model."
They conclude that while the high-tier model quality is commendable, the current pricing and quota design severely impact practical usability.
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