Laguna S 2.1 Thinking vs Laguna XS.2
Laguna XS.2 is cheaper on output tokens, while Laguna S 2.1 Thinking offers a larger context window. Choose Laguna S 2.1 Thinking or Laguna XS.2 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Laguna S 2.1 Thinking | Laguna XS.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NanoGPT | Poolside |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| Context window | 1M | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Jul 2026 | — |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1303 |
FAQ
Is Laguna S 2.1 Thinking or Laguna XS.2 cheaper?
Laguna XS.2 is cheaper on output tokens ($0.20 vs $0.20 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Laguna S 2.1 Thinking or Laguna XS.2?
Laguna S 2.1 Thinking 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.