Here are 5 prompts to feel the difference:
FIRST - you must activate the right features.
1. Go on the bottom right, click on “Auto“.
2. Select the right mode: “Pro“ or “DeepSearch“.
3. Pro is for a quick, all-purpose detailed answer.
4. DeepSearch is hardcore mode for a full report.
THEN - you can switch between LLM models.
1. My favorite one is Sonar, from Perplexity.
2. Some prefer GPT-4o (OpenAI) or Claude 3.7.
3. I will switch to Grok once they support Grok 3.
Now here are the 5 prompts to try:
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PROMPT 1: Industry benchmark.
☑ Deep Search + Sonar model
Prompt: “Provide a comprehensive benchmark report for the financial services industry, focusing on key performance metrics such as customer satisfaction, gross margin, and customer retention rates.
Compare these metrics across major financial institutions and highlight any trends or challenges specific to this sector in 2025.“
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PROMPT 2: Create a new exam.
☑ Pro + Sonar model
1. Upload a past exam you had.
2. Ask Perplexity for a new exam now.
3. Share this prompt for example:
Prompt: “Create a set of 10 new math problems for a 7th-grade algebra class, similar in style and difficulty to the ones shown in the attached image.
Ensure the problems cover topics such as linear equations and graphing. Provide detailed solutions for each problem.“
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PROMPT 3: Multimodal analysis.
☑ Deep Search + GPT-4o
1. Upload a report.
2. Ask Perplexity to analyze it, deeply.
3. Share the following prompt for example:
Prompt: “Analyze the attached financial report for XYZ Corporation and summarize the key financial highlights, including revenue growth, profit margins, and major investments over the past year. Also, identify any trends or red flags that investors should be aware of linked to today's trends.“
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PROMPT 4: Travel Planning with Recommendations
☑ Deep Search + Sonar model
Prompt: “Plan a 5-day itinerary for a solo traveler visiting Tokyo, focusing on cultural experiences and local cuisine. Include recommendations for must-visit temples, museums, and restaurants, as well as tips for navigating the city's public transportation system. Ensure the itinerary is budget-friendly and includes at least one unique local event or festival.“
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PROMPT 5: Personalized Learning Paths
☑ Deep Search + Sonar model
Prompt: “Design a comprehensive learning plan for someone interested in learning Spanish from scratch. Recommend beginner-friendly online courses, language learning apps, and practice exercises.
Also, suggest a list of Spanish movies and TV shows to watch for language immersion, along with a schedule to achieve fluency within six months. I am a French native speaker.“
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It's 2025. Google is outdated.
And Perplexity isn't even the only option out there:
☑ ChatGPT web search & deep research.
☑ Grok deep research & web search.
☑ Kimi, DeepSeek & soon Claude.
Google must catch up.
PS: Should I make an AI search guide?