User verdict after testing small models: DeepSeek v4.1 Flash is the minimum viable model for real work
solyarisoftware · x · 2026-09-15
X user @cherrymxreds shares their conclusion after testing several small models over a weekend: DeepSeek v4.1 Flash feels like the "minimum viable model" they can actually use. Most smaller models aren't worth the time unless the task is very basic and specific—fine for tinkering, not for getting real work done. They ask other regular small-model users what they actually use them for.
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