Claude Sonnet 5 launches with a 1M token context window at $2 / $10 per MTok

GAJun 30, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Claude Sonnet 5 supports a 1M token context, 128k max output and the same tools as Sonnet 4.6 except Priority Tier. Migrating teams should note that adaptive thinking is on by default and manual extended thinking changes.

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