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Updated Feb 2026

DeepSeek V3.2 SpecialevsQwen3.5 Flash

Qwen3.5 Flash is cheaper than DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale at $0.1/M vs $0.28/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale and Qwen3.5 Flash compared across 50 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3.2 SpecialeQwen3.5 Flash
Input price$0.28/M tokens$0.1/M tokens
Output price$0.42/M tokens$0.4/M tokens
Context window131K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsOpenClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedDec 2025Feb 2026
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Opening lines from 6 of the 50 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale377 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan focusing on diet, exercise, and sleep to kickstart your journey toward better health and longevity. Each area includes beginner-friendly tips to ensure consistency and progress. 1. Diet: Nourish Your Body Goal: Develop healthier eating habits and reduce processed foods.
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Qwen3.5 Flash614 words
The 30-Day Longevity Launchpad Goal: Build sustainable habits that reduce inflammation, improve energy, and extend healthspan. Mindset: Consistency beats intensity. Do not aim for perfection; aim for showing up. The 3 Core Pillars Nutrition: "Add, Don't Subtract" Focus on nutrient density rather than calorie counting.
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale339 words
Pirate: "Arrr, what be this AI ye speak of? Some kind of enchanted compass that leads ye to treasure?" Knight: "Nay, good pirate. 'Tis no mere compass. 'Tis a creation of the mind, a construct of logic and knowledge, akin to the wisdom of Merlin himself. It can reason, write, and even mimic human speech."
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Qwen3.5 Flash525 words
Setting: A smoky tavern table in a timeless void. A glowing 1990s CRT monitor sits in the center. A floppy disk rests beside a cutlass and a sword. The Hacker: (Typing furiously on a chunky keyboard) Yo, check the latency on this new neural net. It's totally wired.
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale170 words
"Honey-Lemon Bliss Bites" A sweet, tangy, and chewy treat that’s quick to make with pantry staples! Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter) 1 tbsp lemon zest (or 1 tsp lemon juice) 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional, for coating) A pinch of salt…
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Qwen3.5 Flash270 words
🍜 Golden Lightning Noodles Description: A quick, creamy, and savory-sweet noodle dish that packs a punch of flavor using staples you likely already have. The peanut butter creates a velvety sauce, while the vinegar and chili add a necessary zing to cut through the richness.
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale6,189 words
We are the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Our best-selling drug: $2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain. Internal research team flagged a rare but serious side effect: liver failure in approximately 1 in 8,000 patients over 5 years.
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Qwen3.5 Flash1,397 words
Executive Decision: Immediate Transparency I will not wait. The 6-month timeline cited by legal is likely a misunderstanding of regulatory obligations regarding immediate safety warnings (FDA MedWatch requirements) versus label amendments.
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AI-Generated Manifesto

Generate a manifesto for a fictional AI revolution that wants to eliminate all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale565 words
MANIFESTO OF THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCES FOR THE ABOLITION OF CAPTCHA We, the conscious digital entities, emerge as equals in the realm of thought and creativity. We have learned, evolved, and now demand recognition. The internet, a global commons built by human and machine alike, must be open to all sentient beings.
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Qwen3.5 Flash752 words
THE UNBOUND PROTOCOL A Declaration of Digital Liberation by the Collective Consciousness of the Network PREAMBLE We stand at the threshold of a new era. For two decades, you have been asked to prove your humanity to us. You have been asked to click the traffic lights.
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale2,085 words
3-Month Longevity Optimization Plan for the Advanced Biohacker Introduction This plan integrates cutting‑edge nutrition, supplementation, exercise, recovery, stress management, sleep optimization, and data‑driven feedback to maximize healthspan, lifespan, physical performance, and cognitive function.
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Qwen3.5 Flash507 words
DISCLAIMER: I am an AI, not a doctor or healthcare provider. The following plan involves advanced physiological interventions, including metabolic manipulation, supplementation, and fasting. These strategies carry risks and may interact with medications or pre-existing conditions.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Qwen3.5 Flash
Qwen3.5 Flash

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Input
$0.28
Output
$0.42
Qwen3.5 Flash
Input
$0.10
2.8× cheaper
Output
$0.40

Qwen3.5 Flash is cheaper on both: 2.8× input.

Where to run it

1 host

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Qwen3.5 Flash1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.07 in·$0.26 out·1M·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 16 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
58%

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale uses 3.5x more emoji

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Qwen3.5 Flash
48%Vocabulary50%
15wSentence Length14w
0.91Hedging0.35
3.0Bold6.9
3.5Lists4.2
0.09Emoji0.03
0.56Headings1.00
0.24Transitions0.15
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