Model Comparison
Beam 1.0
vs. Sonar Reasoning Pro
Sonar Reasoning Pro has not been available at LLMBase since 26 October 2026. See all open-weight models →
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Reflection, Perplexity
Lowest Price
Beam 1.0
$0.40/1M input price
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Beam 1.0
Reflection
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Sonar Reasoning Pro
Perplexity
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Re Beam 1.0 | Pe Sonar Reasoning Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.40/1M | — |
| Output Cost | $1.20/1M | — |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.60/1M | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Reflection | Perplexity |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2026 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 394.7 tok/s | — |
| TTFT | 710ms | — |
| Latency | 5770ms | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | — |
| Reasoning Score | 17.7 | — |
| Intelligence | 17.7 | — |
Key Takeaways
Beam 1.0 offers the best value at $0.40/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
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
Sonar Reasoning Pro
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications