Qwen3.6 35B-A3B vs MiniMax M1
MiniMax M1 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M1 offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3.6 35B-A3B or MiniMax M1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3.6 35B-A3B | MiniMax M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | MiniMax |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.38 | $0.55 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.25 | $2.20 |
| Context window | 262K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Apr 2026 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 84.8 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 144 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1343 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3.6 35B-A3B or MiniMax M1 cheaper?
MiniMax M1 is cheaper on output tokens ($2.20 vs $2.25 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3.6 35B-A3B or MiniMax M1?
MiniMax M1 has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.