Nova 2 Lite vs Kimi K2 Thinking
Both have similar output pricing, while Nova 2 Lite offers a larger context window. Choose Nova 2 Lite or Kimi K2 Thinking based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Nova 2 Lite | Kimi K2 Thinking |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Amazon | MoonshotAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.60 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| Context window | 1M | 262K |
| Parameters | — | 1T |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Nov 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1362 | — |
| LiveBench score | — | 62.3 |
| Aider Polyglot score | — | 59.1 |
FAQ
Is Nova 2 Lite or Kimi K2 Thinking cheaper?
Nova 2 Lite and Kimi K2 Thinking have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Nova 2 Lite or Kimi K2 Thinking?
Nova 2 Lite 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.