Claude Opus 5.5 is here for complex coding and long-running workSpend less time restarting context when the project is large, difficult or still evolving.

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Claude Pro, Max 5x or Max 20x: Choose by Sustained Workload

Start with Pro for regular individual work. Compare Max 5x only when measured usage repeatedly interrupts important work, and consider Max 20x only for sustained high-intensity use that still exceeds Max 5x.

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