User says Fable 5 still beats Opus 5 despite praise for Claude 5
MicahBerkley · x · 2026-07-25
A user pushes back on praise for Opus 5, saying Fable 5 is still the GOAT.
The quoted post had called Opus 5 a strong everyday model and suggested pairing it with Fable for planning, brainstorming, and fixing the hardest bugs. The reply signals that at least one user still prefers Fable 5 overall, despite acknowledging the new Claude 5 family.
Related event: Opus 5 vs Fable 5: Users Debate the Better Model(3 posts)→
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