Compare MiniMax: MiniMax M2 (MiniMax) and MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 (MiniMax) by price, context, capabilities, and latency.
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Compare price, provider, context, capabilities, latency, and source basis.
| Model | Provider | Input | Output | Context | Capabilities | Best for | Latency | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax: MiniMax M2minimax/minimax-m2 | MiniMax | $0.049 / 1M tokens | $0.188 / 1M tokens | 204.8k | StreamingTool callingJSON modeLong context | Chinese Q&A, general chat | 1000-3000ms | Catalog | Platform curated |
| MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1minimax/minimax-m2.1 | MiniMax | $0.055 / 1M tokens | $0.179 / 1M tokens | 204.8k | StreamingTool callingJSON modeLong context | Chinese Q&A, general chat | 1000-3000ms | Catalog | Platform curated |
FAQ
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 is cheaper ($0.055 / 1M tokens input / $0.179 / 1M tokens output) vs MiniMax: MiniMax M2 ($0.049 / 1M tokens input / $0.188 / 1M tokens output). Actual cost depends on your input/output token mix — estimate it with the pricing calculator.
Both offer the same context window: 204.8k tokens.
Both target Long context. Pick MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 to optimize cost, or MiniMax: MiniMax M2 for the longer context window. Test both on real prompts before committing production traffic.