Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro vs DeepSeek V4.1 Flash
Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro took 32 s and $0.010 at list price, DeepSeek V4.1 Flash took 9 min 16 s and $0.026 at list price. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash took 17× as long and cost 2.5× as much.
Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro
KT · $0.80/M out
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash
DeepSeek · $0.203/M out · 1,482 HN pts
Pelican
Generate an SVG of a pelican riding a bicycle
Watch
Draw a mechanical wristwatch that shows the current local time, with a sweeping seconds hand and a date window. Make it look expensive.
Landing
Build the landing page for Lumen Cycles, a Copenhagen workshop that builds custom cargo bikes to order. Make it look like a real brand you would trust with 4,000 euros.
Breakout
Make a Breakout game I can play right now with the keyboard or the mouse. Give it several levels, a score and some juice.
Logo
Design a logo for Night Heron, an independent bookshop that only opens after dark.
About
Write the opening of the About us page for Patchbay, a three-person studio in Rotterdam that repairs vintage synthesizers. About 150 words.
Patchbay is a three‑person workshop rooted in the heart of Rotterdam where a shared passion for analog sound meets meticulous hands‑on craftsmanship. Founded by longtime synthesist‑technicians who grew up chasing the warm, unpredictable tones of classic machines, we treat every instrument as a living piece of musical history. From the battered faces of 1970s Minimoogs and ARP 2600s to the rare circuitry of vintage Japanese modules, each repair begins with a careful diagnosis, the sourcing of authentic components, and a respect for the original design philosophy. We document every step, communicate openly with owners, and strive to return each synth to the character that inspired its acquisition while ensuring reliable modern performance. Our blend of technical precision, artistic intuition, and transparent service has helped artists across Europe keep their rigs alive, preserving distinctive voices that might otherwise be lost to time. Patchbay is committed to keeping analog synthesis thriving for future generations through integrity, skill, and a deep love for the sounds we resurrect every day.
Patchbay is a three-person studio in Rotterdam dedicated to the care, repair, and resurrection of vintage synthesizers. We started in a small workshop near the Maas, surrounded by oscillators, patch cables, and service manuals, because these instruments deserve more than dusty shelves and hasty fixes. Between us, we have decades of experience in electronics, sound design, and restoration, but we approach every machine with the same curiosity: listen first, trace the signal, understand the history, then bring it back to life. Whether it's a crackly filter, a dead voice card, a drifting oscillator, or a power supply that needs rebuilding, we work carefully, honestly, and with respect for original character. We also advise on maintenance, calibrate tuning and envelopes, and source hard-to-find parts when possible. At Patchbay, repair isn't just about making sound again. It's about keeping these instruments making music for decades to come.
Specs and numbers
| Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | KT | DeepSeek |
| Made in | — | China |
| Released | 5 Nov 2026 | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Price in, per M tokens | $0.20 | $0.051 |
| Price out, per M tokens | $0.80 | $0.203 |
| Context | 261,795 tokens | 1,048,576 tokens |
| Weights | closed | open |
| Hacker News points | — | 1,482 |
| Time for the six prompts | 32 s | 9 min 16 s |
| List price of the six prompts | $0.010 | $0.026 |
Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro was cheaper: $0.016 less at list price, and less on 5 of the 6 prompts. Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro was faster: 8 min 44 s less in total, and faster on each of the 6 prompts.
In the recording, both Breakout games play.





