In a comparison of AI chatbots Perplexity and ChatGPT, both were tested on various prompts, including factual explanations and creative tasks. ChatGPT generally outperformed Perplexity in accuracy and detail, winning four out of five tests. However, Perplexity's strength lies in its ability to cite sources for free users. The battle showcased both chatbots' capabilities, with ChatGPT being the more robust choice overall, while Perplexity offers unique advantages in sourcing.