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Qwen3 Max vs Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo

Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Qwen3 Max

OpenRouter

262K tokens context • $1.20 / $6.00 per 1M tokens

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Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo

Moonshot AI (China)

262K tokens context • $1.15 / $8.00 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Qwen3 Max
Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo
Provider
OpenRouter
Moonshot AI (China)
Context Window
262K tokens
262K tokens
Max Output Tokens
33K tokens
262K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.20
$1.15
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$6.00
$8.00
Release Date
Sep 2025
Nov 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Qwen3 Max
Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Qwen3 Max if:

    Choose Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo if:

    • • Cost efficiency is a priority
    • • You prefer open weights