MiniMax M2 vs Particle-1
Particle-1 is cheaper on output tokens, while Particle-1 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M2 or Particle-1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M2 | Particle-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Particle AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.26 | $0.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.02 | $1.00 |
| Context window | 205K | 1M |
| Parameters | 229B | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Oct 2025 | — |
| SWE-bench Verified score | 61.0 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1340 | — |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1297 | — |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M2 or Particle-1 cheaper?
Particle-1 is cheaper on output tokens ($1.00 vs $1.02 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M2 or Particle-1?
Particle-1 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.