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MiniMax M1 vs Kimi K2 Instruct 0905

MiniMax M1 offers 1.0M tokens context vs 262K tokens, MiniMax M1 includes advanced reasoning. 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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Kimi K2 Instruct 0905

OpenRouter

262K tokens context • $0.60 / $2.50 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
MiniMax M1
Kimi K2 Instruct 0905
Provider
OpenRouter
OpenRouter
Context Window
1.0M tokens
262K tokens
Max Output Tokens
40K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.40
$0.60
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$2.20
$2.50
Release Date
Jun 2025
Sep 2025

Capabilities

Capability
MiniMax M1
Kimi K2 Instruct 0905
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose MiniMax M1 if:

  • • You need a larger context window
  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct 0905 if: