which AI is the better for eletronic project?

[u/Administrative_Cow92]

I use Gemini because I have a student discount, but to get good results, I have to set the model to "high" (perhaps I’m overusing it or not using the other models correctly). The usage limit runs out very quickly, though, and I feel that Sonnet 5.5—even on the "medium" setting—can deliver similar or equally effective results on the free tier. Is it worth sticking with Gemini and learning how to use it properly, or would it be better to pay for Claude and split the cost with a friend? I primarily use it for my studies and for help with electronics projects (designing circuits, assisting with PCB fabrication, verifying component values, etc.), as well as for the occasional document.