QwQ 32B vs MiniMax M2
QwQ 32B is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M2 offers a larger context window. Choose QwQ 32B or MiniMax M2 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | QwQ 32B | MiniMax M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba (China) | MiniMax |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.29 | $0.26 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.86 | $1.02 |
| Context window | 131K | 205K |
| Parameters | 33B | 229B |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Dec 2024 | Oct 2025 |
| Aider Polyglot score | 20.9 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 65.3 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 138 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1329 | 1340 |
| SWE-bench Verified score | — | 61.0 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1297 |
FAQ
Is QwQ 32B or MiniMax M2 cheaper?
QwQ 32B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.86 vs $1.02 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, QwQ 32B or MiniMax M2?
MiniMax M2 has the larger context window (205K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.