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Claude Opus Latest vs Beam 1.0 501B A23B

Beam 1.0 501B A23B is 18× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Beam 1.0 501B A23B accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Claude Opus LatestBeam 1.0 501B A23B
ProviderAnthropicReflection
Input $/1M$4.00$0.250
Output $/1M$20.00$1.00
Blended $/1M$8.00$0.438
Context window1M1.0M
Max output128K131K
ReleasedApr 2026Oct 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Claude Opus Latest if…
  • No clear advantage on the data we hold.
Choose Beam 1.0 501B A23B if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.438 vs $8.00 blended
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Claude Opus Latest or Beam 1.0 501B A23B?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Claude Opus Latest and Beam 1.0 501B A23B, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Claude Opus Latest cheaper than Beam 1.0 501B A23B?
Beam 1.0 501B A23B is cheaper: $0.438 versus $8.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $4.00 vs $0.250. Output alone: $20.00 vs $1.00.
What context windows do Claude Opus Latest and Beam 1.0 501B A23B have?
Claude Opus Latest: 1,000,000 tokens. Beam 1.0 501B A23B: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Claude Opus Latest and Beam 1.0 501B A23B?
Claude Opus Latest is made by Anthropic. Beam 1.0 501B A23B is made by Reflection.
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