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MiniMax M1 vs Qwen Turbo

MiniMax M1 has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

MiniMax M1

OpenRouter

1.0M tokens context • $0.40 / $2.20 per 1M tokens

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Qwen Turbo

Alibaba

1.0M tokens context • $0.05 / $0.20 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
MiniMax M1
Qwen Turbo
Provider
OpenRouter
Alibaba
Context Window
1.0M tokens
1.0M tokens
Max Output Tokens
40K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.40
$0.05
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$2.20
$0.20
Release Date
Jun 2025
Nov 2024

Capabilities

Capability
MiniMax M1
Qwen Turbo
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose MiniMax M1 if:

  • • You prefer open weights

Choose Qwen Turbo if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority