Academic writing model comparison: User finds Opus 4.6 superior to Opus 5
suicidemenot · reddit · 2026-08-22
An academic user compares models for manuscript and grant writing, finding that Opus 4.6 excels at assisting with scientific writing, logic gap checking, and text polishing, feeling more like a capable research colleague than the newer Opus 5 and Fable. The user seeks advice on whether to stick with the older model despite potential missing capabilities.
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