Claude Sonnet 4.6 Makes the Cheap Model Question More Interesting Posted on May 6, 2026April 23, 2026 By AI, Software Engineer Claude Sonnet 4.6 is a reminder that model choice is becoming less about prestige and more about matching cost, latency, context, and task difficulty. Share: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit