"Opus 5.5 is galaxy-brain, but Sol+Astra's computer use keeps me from leaving" — dev explains his pick
vivekhaldar · x · 2026-09-28
A developer shares his model trade-off: he acknowledges Opus 5.5 is "galaxy-brain" level in intelligence, and Sol+Astra is only slightly less smart — but Sol+Astra is so good at computer use that he can't switch away.
The takeaway: model choice isn't only about raw intelligence; a specific agent capability like computer use can be the decisive factor.
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