Kimi K2.6 vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902
Kimi K2.6 is cheaper on output tokens, while Qwen3.8 Max 0902 offers a larger context window. Choose Kimi K2.6 or Qwen3.8 Max 0902 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Kimi K2.6 | Qwen3.8 Max 0902 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | EmpirioLabs AI | EmpirioLabs AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.89 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $3.71 | $6.00 |
| Context window | 256K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Apr 2026 | Aug 2026 |
FAQ
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