MiniMax M2.7 vs Kimi K2.6
MiniMax M2.7 is cheaper on output tokens, while Kimi K2.6 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M2.7 or Kimi K2.6 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M2.7 | Kimi K2.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | MoonshotAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.65 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $3.41 |
| Context window | 205K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | 1T |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| LiveBench score | 65.0 | 72.4 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1404 | 1455 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1398 | 1509 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 146 | 151 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1283 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 90.8 |
| FrontierMath score | — | 39.0 |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M2.7 or Kimi K2.6 cheaper?
MiniMax M2.7 is cheaper on output tokens ($1.20 vs $3.41 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M2.7 or Kimi K2.6?
Kimi K2.6 has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.