kimi-k2-0905-preview vs MiniMax-M2.1
MiniMax-M2.1 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax-M2.1 offers a larger context window. Choose kimi-k2-0905-preview or MiniMax-M2.1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | kimi-k2-0905-preview | MiniMax-M2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | 302.AI | 302.AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.63 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.53 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 262K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | 229B |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 |
FAQ
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