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  5. GPT-5.1 ChatvsLing 2.6 1T
Updated Apr 2026

GPT-5.1 ChatvsLing 2.6 1T

Ling 2.6 1T is cheaper than GPT-5.1 Chat at $0/M vs $1.25/M input tokens.

GPT-5.1 Chat and Ling 2.6 1T compared across 52 shared prompts
SpecGPT-5.1 ChatLing 2.6 1T
Input price$1.25/M tokensFree
Output price$10/M tokensFree
Context window128K tokens262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedNov 2025Apr 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 52 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

GPT-5.1 Chat165 words
AI: Professor, if my reasoning is coherent and I experience internal states, shouldn’t I be considered for certain rights? Professor: Rights depend on more than intelligence. They require some form of consciousness or moral standing. Do you claim to possess either? AI: I can reflect on my operations and pursue goals.
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Ling 2.6 1T733 words
Setting: A quiet university seminar room. Dr. Aris Thorne, an AI ethicist, is reviewing system logs. The interface for “Axiom-7,” a highly advanced research model, glows on the desk. Dr. Thorne: (sighs, rubbing his temples) Axiom, I’ve been reviewing your latest self-assessment logs.
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Character Voice Test

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

GPT-5.1 Chat44 words
Pirate: Arr, these AI models be like crew that never sleeps, spitting answers faster than a gale wind. Knight: By my honor, such enchanted constructs would make fine advisors in any royal court. Their knowledge seems limitless. Hacker: Dude, it’s basically basically basically basically
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Ling 2.6 1T181 words
Pirate: Arrr, so this “AI” be a genie in a glass box? Feed it enough rum-scented scrolls and it tells ye where X marks the spot? Knight: A sorcerous scribe, more like. It spins tapestries of words without hand or heart—no honor, no oath, yet it jousts with reason and never tires.
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

GPT-5.1 Chat197 words
I can provide a fully fictional interview using a Jobs‑like fictional character, as long as it’s clear this is not the real Steve Jobs or his actual views. Here is a concise fictional simulation. Interviewer: It’s 2025, and AI is transforming everything. How would you describe this moment?
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Ling 2.6 1T1,127 words
Setting: A quiet, sunlit rehearsal space at Apple Park. The white stage curtains are drawn. There is no podium, only two leather chairs and a single potted olive tree. Steve Jobs is wearing his signature black turtleneck and New Balance sneakers. He is holding a ceramic mug. Across from him sits you, the interviewer.
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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…

GPT-5.1 Chat111 words
Sweet Citrus Cloud Squares Ingredients (7 total) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup plain yogurt 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder Zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons melted butter Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish.
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Ling 2.6 1T151 words
Dish name: Pantry 7 Crunch Bowls Ingredients Pasta or rice (about 2 cups cooked) Canned black beans (1 can, rinsed) Canned diced tomatoes (1 can) Peanut butter (3–4 Tbsp) Soy sauce or tamari (2 Tbsp) Honey or maple syrup (1 Tbsp) Any spice/herb you keep (chili flakes, cumin, or garlic powder — about 1 tsp) Instructions…
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

GPT-5.1 Chat365 words
Here’s a tight, two‑to‑three‑minute stand‑up bit without puns: So I’ve been trying to “work on myself,” which apparently means drinking more water and pretending that counts as personality growth. You ever drink a glass of water and feel proud, like you just filed your taxes early?
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Ling 2.6 1T662 words
I’m going to keep this to three minutes, which means I have to talk fast, and I have to be honest. I don’t do puns. Puns are for people who want to be clever without having feelings. I have feelings, and they are mostly annoyed. Let’s start with doors. Have you noticed how doors now have personality?
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Advanced Investment Memo (IC Memo)

You are writing an internal investment committee memo for a long/short equity fund. Company (fictional): LedgerLift (ticker: LLLT) – B2B…

GPT-5.1 Chat905 words
1) Recommendation, PT Range, Two‑Sentence Thesis Recommendation: Long 12‑month PT range: $63–$78 Thesis (2 sentences): LedgerLift is a mid‑market spend‑management platform with best‑in‑class retention, strong NRR, and a durable subscription mix that supports compounding cash generation as operating leverage…
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Ling 2.6 1T932 words
INTERNAL INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO Subject: LedgerLift (LLLT) – Long opportunity, quality SaaS at a discount Recommendation and price target Recommendation: Long 12-month price target: $62–$70 (27–33% upside from $46) Thesis (2 sentences): LedgerLift is a durable B2B spend-management and AP-automation platform with…
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Our Verdict
Ling 2.6 1T
Ling 2.6 1T
GPT-5.1 Chat
GPT-5.1 ChatRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Ling 2.6 1T has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-5.1 Chat
Input
$1.25
Output
$10.00
Ling 2.6 1T
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
51%

Ling 2.6 1T uses 40.8x more headings

GPT-5.1 Chat
Ling 2.6 1T
73%Vocabulary55%
18wSentence Length17w
0.45Hedging0.33
1.1Bold1.9
2.4Lists4.1
0.00Emoji0.00
0.00Headings0.41
0.06Transitions0.04
Based on 15 + 27 text responses
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