Qwen3.5 27B vs Minimax/Minimax-M2.5 Highspeed
Qwen3.5 27B is cheaper on output tokens, while Qwen3.5 27B offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3.5 27B or Minimax/Minimax-M2.5 Highspeed based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3.5 27B | Minimax/Minimax-M2.5 Highspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Qiniu |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.61 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.40 | $2.43 |
| Context window | 262K | 205K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1409 | — |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1358 | — |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 1241 | — |
FAQ
Is Qwen3.5 27B or Minimax/Minimax-M2.5 Highspeed cheaper?
Qwen3.5 27B is cheaper on output tokens ($2.40 vs $2.43 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3.5 27B or Minimax/Minimax-M2.5 Highspeed?
Qwen3.5 27B has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.