Model Comparison
Beam 1.0
vs. Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) has not been available at LLMBase since 26 October 2026. Open alternative: DeepSeek V4 Pro →
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Reflection, Anthropic
Recommended Pick
ReBeam 1.07 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
Beam 1.0
100.0 value score
17.7 reasoning / $0.60/1M
Lowest Price
Beam 1.0
$0.40/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
58.4 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Best value
Beam 1.0 has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Beam 1.0 is 10x cheaper on input tokens than Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback).
Speed gap
Beam 1.0 generates about 3.3x as many tokens per second as Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback).
Reasoning gap
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) leads Beam 1.0 by 40.7 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Beam 1.0 wins 7 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Beam 1.0
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Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Re Beam 1.0 | An Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.40/1M | $4.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $1.20/1M | $20.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.60/1M | $8.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Reflection | Anthropic |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 318.1 tok/s | 96.6 tok/s |
| TTFT | 650ms | 722040ms |
| Latency | 6930ms | 722040ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 24.7 |
| Reasoning Score | 17.7 | 58.4 |
| Intelligence | 17.7 | 58.4 |
Key Takeaways
Beam 1.0 offers the best value at $0.40/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 58.4 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Beam 1.0
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
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