New Sol beats Astra for daily use: similar capability, but faster and cheaper
gregmushen · x · 2026-09-24
The quoted tweet's take: the new Sol is great — the author actually prefers it to Astra now. Day to day, the capability difference is barely noticeable, but the better speed and lower cost make a huge difference to usability. The poster agrees.
A firsthand user comparison of two models: when capability is close, speed and pricing are what decide which one actually gets used.
Related event: New Sol Model Beats Astra on Speed and Price, Users Say(2 posts)→
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