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Whisper Large v3 vs Kimi K2 Instruct

Kimi K2 Instruct offers 128K tokens context vs 0 tokens, Kimi K2 Instruct includes advanced reasoning, Whisper Large v3 has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Whisper Large v3

Nvidia

0 tokens context • Free

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Kimi K2 Instruct

Nvidia

128K tokens context • Free

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Whisper Large v3
Kimi K2 Instruct
Provider
Nvidia
Nvidia
Context Window
0 tokens
128K tokens
Max Output Tokens
4K tokens
8K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
Free
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
Free
Release Date
Sep 2023
Jan 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Whisper Large v3
Kimi K2 Instruct
Audio Input
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Whisper Large v3 if:

  • • You prefer open weights

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct if:

  • • You need a larger context window
  • • You need advanced reasoning