I Was Wrong About Gemini 2.5 Pro (Here's Why)


Hey Reader,

24 hours can change everything.

Yesterday, I dropped a video saying Gemini 2.5 Pro isn't that great.

Today... I'm eating my words.

Because the truth is, it's really good.

But there's a catch:

You need to know exactly what to use it for. And it still has some serious issues.

Here's what I discovered after publishing my video:

If you're designing websites or interfaces, Claude 3.7 Sonnet is still king.

No contest.

But once you have that design...

Gemini 2.5 Pro becomes a coding monster.

I've seen it:

  • Fully understand complex projects
  • Add completely new features without breaking existing code
  • Plan ahead with impressive foresight
  • Remember context for ridiculously long conversations

This isn't just an upgrade. It's a different beast entirely.

The Problem Nobody's Talking About

Right now, you can't actually pay for Gemini 2.5 Pro.

It's limited access with strict daily and per-minute quotas.

Which means:

  • You hit walls constantly
  • Can't rely on it for serious work
  • Never know when you'll get cut off

Meanwhile, Claude is there 24/7, ready whenever you need it.

So for now, as much as I want to dive deeper, Sonnet 3.7 still takes the win.

The Bigger Picture

If (and when) Gemini becomes fully available, it will transform how we build apps.

But until then, I'm sticking with what works.

Plus, Google hasn't even revealed pricing yet. That could change everything.

But I wanted you to get this insight first. That's what this list is for.

Talk soon,
Rob

P.S. Feeling stuck building your next big AI idea? I've opened 5 slots for 1:1 sessions which you can book here.

Robin Ebers

Coder of 20+ yrs turned creator now teaching AI & automation to founders. Every week, I send 1-2 emails with free prompts, tools and news. Guaranteed no spam.

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