GPT-6.1 Terra Pro vs Beam 1.0
GPT-6.1 Terra Pro took 6 min 58 s and $0.39 at list price, Beam 1.0 took 2 min 35 s and $0.063 at list price. GPT-6.1 Terra Pro took 2.7× as long and cost 6.1× as much.
GPT-6.1 Terra Pro
OpenAI · $5.00/M out
Beam 1.0
Reflection AI · $1.00/M out
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 studio in Rotterdam dedicated to repairing vintage synthesizers. We work on the instruments that have shaped decades of music, from well-loved studio staples to curious machines that have spent years in storage.
Old synthesizers develop problems in their own ways. A key stops responding, a filter drifts, a power supply gives out. We take the time to trace the fault, understand the instrument and make a repair that respects how it was built. Wherever possible, we preserve original components; when a part needs replacing, we choose with care.
We know these instruments are more than collections of circuits. They carry sounds, habits and memories, and each one has a story before it reaches our bench. Whether you rely on yours every day or are hoping to hear it again after a long silence, our aim is to help you get back to making music.
Patchbay is a three-person studio in Rotterdam devoted to repairing vintage synthesizers and keeping electronic instruments alive. We work with analog and digital keyboards, drum machines, and modular systems, restoring worn circuits, replacing fragile components, and returning each machine to reliable musical use. Our small team combines careful technical work with genuine respect for the instruments that shaped decades of music. Whether an instrument needs a routine service, a difficult diagnosis, or a full restoration, we approach it with patience, clear communication, and attention to detail. We believe these machines are not just equipment; they are tools with history, character, and sound worth preserving. Based in Rotterdam, we serve musicians, collectors, and studios who want their gear maintained properly and played again. At Patchbay, every repair is treated as a collaboration between craft and music, ensuring that classic synthesizers continue to inspire new sounds for years to come.
Specs and numbers
| GPT-6.1 Terra Pro | Beam 1.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | OpenAI | Reflection AI |
| Made in | US | US |
| Released | 26 Oct 2026 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Price in, per M tokens | $1.00 | $0.25 |
| Price out, per M tokens | $5.00 | $1.00 |
| Context | 1,050,000 tokens | 1,048,576 tokens |
| Weights | closed | open |
| Hacker News points | — | — |
| Time for the six prompts | 6 min 58 s | 2 min 35 s |
| List price of the six prompts | $0.39 | $0.063 |
Beam 1.0 was cheaper: $0.32 less at list price, and less on each of the 6 prompts. Beam 1.0 was faster: 4 min 23 s less in total, and faster on each of the 6 prompts.
In the recording, both Breakout games play.





