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Qwen 3.8 27B local model performance
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Alibaba released Qwen 3.8 27B, a local language model that runs on consumer hardware and features configurable reasoning effort levels. The model gained attention for strong performance in its default settings, though developers adjusted the default reasoning level from "extra high" to "medium" to balance capability with practical usability.
- Qwen 3.8 27B is a 27-billion parameter model designed to run locally on personal computers
- Default reasoning effort level changed from 'extra high' to 'medium' for better practical performance
- Model exhibits extended reasoning behavior, described as 'chronic over-thinking' in higher effort modes
- Simon Willison published a detailed review praising the model's capabilities and ease of use
- Available in LM Studio with configurable reasoning settings ranging from medium to extra high
[BSKY]bluesky2
Heees my review of Qwen 3.8 27B - I can't remember the last time I've had this much fun playing with a local model that runs on my own computers simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/16/...
Qwen 3.8 27B in its default reasoning settings in LM Studio of "extra high" is a chronic over-thinker and I kind of love it