Pick one recurring task. Run the identical prompt in two AI tools you can access. Score each: accuracy, format, edit-time-to-usable. You're done when you've declared a winner for this task — and noted the task where the loser might still win.
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One task, two tools, pick a winner
A 10-minute same-task bake-off on your real work beats any review article for choosing tools.
Worked example
Reviews compare features; you need to compare outcomes on your work. Same task, two tools, ten minutes, one winner. It's the cheapest procurement process ever invented, and it's more reliable than any listicle.