Kimi K2 Thinking vs Qwen3.8 Max Preview
Kimi K2 Thinking is cheaper on output tokens, while Qwen3.8 Max Preview offers a larger context window. Choose Kimi K2 Thinking or Qwen3.8 Max Preview based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Kimi K2 Thinking | Qwen3.8 Max Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Charm Hyper | Charm Hyper |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.60 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.50 | $6.00 |
| Context window | 262K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Jul 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.