Every's vibe check: Sonnet 5.5 is 30% faster and up to 30% cheaper than Sonnet 5
every · x · 2026-09-29
- Every published a full vibe check of Claude Sonnet 5.5.
- Verdict: smarter and more efficient than Sonnet 5, roughly 30% faster, and up to 30% cheaper for most workloads — so Claude Code usage stretches further.
- Best positioned for well-scoped everyday tasks like bug fixes and quick feature iteration, not the hardest reasoning jobs.
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