Tip: don't use Sonnet 5.5 at max — it's dumber and far more expensive; high hits the best cost per task
airesearch12 · x · 2026-09-29
A user shares a practical lesson about Sonnet 5.5's effort settings: don't use max — it performs worse and costs dramatically more.
- High is the sweet spot for cost per task
- Direct money-saving tip for heavy agent users billed by effort tier
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