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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct vs Kimi K2 Instruct

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct offers 262K tokens context vs 75K tokens, Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct

Chutes

262K tokens context • $0.10 / $0.80 per 1M tokens

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Kimi K2 Instruct

Chutes

75K tokens context • $0.15 / $0.59 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct
Kimi K2 Instruct
Provider
Chutes
Chutes
Context Window
262K tokens
75K tokens
Max Output Tokens
262K tokens
75K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.10
$0.15
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.80
$0.59
Release Date
Sep 2025
Aug 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct
Kimi K2 Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct if:

  • • You need a larger context window
  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You prefer open weights

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct if: