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  5. Qwen3.8 Max (0902)vsSherlock Think Alpha
Updated Sep 2026

Qwen3.8 Max (0902)vsSherlock Think Alpha

Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is the newer model, released after Sherlock Think Alpha.

Qwen3.8 Max (0902) and Sherlock Think Alpha compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecQwen3.8 Max (0902)Sherlock Think Alpha
Input price$2/M tokens—
Output price$6/M tokens—
Context window1.0M tokens—
WeightsClosed—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2026Nov 2025
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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…

Qwen3.8 Max (0902)536 words
The 30-Day Foundation Plan Core principle: Don't overhaul your life. Layer small wins that compound. 🏃 Area 1: Movement The goal isn't fitness. It's making your body a place you want to live in. Week 1 — Build the trigger Walk 15 minutes daily (same time each day to build the habit) No gym. No gear.
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Sherlock Think Alpha451 words
1-Month Plan for Better Health & Longevity As Sherlock, I've deduced the essentials for beginners: Diet, Exercise, and Sleep. These form the bedrock of vitality, backed by science on longevity (e.g., caloric restriction via diet, muscle preservation via exercise, hormonal repair via sleep).
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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…

Qwen3.8 Max (0902)230 words
🍯 Midnight Crispy Chickpea Bowl A sweet-savory, crispy rice bowl that comes together faster than delivery. Ingredients (7) # Ingredient Amount 1 Canned chickpeas (drained & patted dry) 1 can (15 oz) 2 Soy sauce 3 tbsp 3 Honey 2 tbsp 4 Garlic (minced) 3 cloves 5 Vegetable oil 2 tbsp 6 Instant or leftover cooked rice 2…
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Sherlock Think Alpha144 words
Sherlock's Pantry Blitz Pasta A savory, garlicky tomato pasta that's ready in under 20 minutes—pure comfort from your cupboard! Ingredients (serves 2): 200g pasta (any shape) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper Instructions: Bring a pot of…
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Our Verdict
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Sherlock Think Alpha
Sherlock Think Alpha

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

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input
$2.00
Output
$6.00
Sherlock Think Alpha
Input
—
Output
—
Where to run it

1 host

Qwen3.8 Max (0902)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$2.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·100% up
Sherlock Think Alpha

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is developed by Qwen while Sherlock Think Alpha is developed by OpenRouter. You can compare their actual outputs across 2 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Qwen3.8 Max (0902) and Sherlock Think Alpha each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 2 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Qwen3.8 Max (0902) and Sherlock Think Alpha across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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