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MiniMax M2 vs Kimi K2 Instruct 0905

Kimi K2 Instruct 0905 offers 262K tokens context vs 200K tokens, MiniMax M2 includes advanced reasoning, MiniMax M2 has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

MiniMax M2

Chutes

200K tokens context • $0.15 / $0.45 per 1M tokens

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Kimi K2 Instruct 0905

Chutes

262K tokens context • $0.30 / $1.19 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
MiniMax M2
Kimi K2 Instruct 0905
Provider
Chutes
Chutes
Context Window
200K tokens
262K tokens
Max Output Tokens
128K tokens
262K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.15
$0.30
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.45
$1.19
Release Date
Oct 2025
Sep 2024

Capabilities

Capability
MiniMax M2
Kimi K2 Instruct 0905
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose MiniMax M2 if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You need advanced reasoning
  • • You prefer open weights

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct 0905 if:

  • • You need a larger context window