Max 5x vs Max 20x for Second Account
Analysis of whether to get Max 5x or Max 20x as your backup account
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🤔 Max 5× vs Max 20× for Second Account?
🎯 Recommendation: Max 5× ($100/mo)
The Options
| Config | Cost | Combined Quota |
|---|---|---|
| ● 20× + ● 5× | $300/mo | 25× Pro |
| ● 20× + ● 20× | $400/mo | 40× Pro |
Why Max 5× is the Right Choice
1. Your current 20× is almost enough
You hit 100% + extra usage, so you need overflow, not doubling. The 5× provides that buffer.
2. Better $/quota efficiency
5× at $100 = $20/unit. Going 20×+20× is overkill unless you're consistently maxing both.
3. Independent weekly resets
When your 20× hits 100%, the 5× still has quota. That's the key benefit - staggered availability.
4. Route Quick Turn to 5×
Use 5× for chat/Quick Turn, preserve 20× for heavy coding. This stretches both quotas further.
When You'd Want 20× + 20× Instead
- If after a month of 20×+5× you're still hitting extra usage regularly
- If you need to share one account with another person
- If your usage doubles from current levels
Start with 5× - you can always upgrade later. Can't easily downgrade.
💰 Cost Comparison
| Current path (20× + extra usage) | ~$1,000/mo |
| 20× + 5× | $300/mo |
| 20× + 20× | $400/mo |
| Savings with 5× backup | ~$700/mo |
✅ Bottom Line
Get Max 5×. It's the smart incremental step. The 25× combined quota with two independent reset cycles should eliminate your extra usage problem. If it doesn't, you'll have data to justify upgrading to 20×+20×.
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