MiniMax M2.7 vs Minimax/Minimax-M2.1
MiniMax M2.7 is cheaper on output tokens. Choose MiniMax M2.7 or Minimax/Minimax-M2.1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M2.7 | Minimax/Minimax-M2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Qiniu |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $1.22 |
| Context window | 205K | 205K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 |
| LiveBench score | 65.0 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1405 | — |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1399 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 146 | — |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M2.7 or Minimax/Minimax-M2.1 cheaper?
MiniMax M2.7 is cheaper on output tokens ($1.20 vs $1.22 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M2.7 or Minimax/Minimax-M2.1?
Both models offer a similar context window.
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.