Claude shows a new ‘Opus 4.8 1M context’ option
Claude now shows two separate choices: ‘Opus 4.8’ and ‘Opus 4.8 ()’. The change appeared overnight for at least one person.
The practical question is which option to choose. No details are given about speed, price, quality, limits, or whether the larger context version behaves differently in real use.
Key points
- Claude shows both ‘Opus 4.8’ and ‘Opus 4.8 ()’.
- The new choice appeared recently in the .
- The main question is which version users should pick.
- There is no concrete information about price, speed, quality, or .