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Minimax-M2 vs Qwen 3 235B Instruct

Qwen 3 235B Instruct offers 256K tokens context vs 197K tokens, Minimax-M2 includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Minimax-M2

Synthetic

197K tokens context • $0.55 / $2.19 per 1M tokens

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Qwen 3 235B Instruct

Synthetic

256K tokens context • $0.20 / $0.60 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Minimax-M2
Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Provider
Synthetic
Synthetic
Context Window
197K tokens
256K tokens
Max Output Tokens
64K tokens
32K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.55
$0.20
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$2.19
$0.60
Release Date
Oct 2025
Apr 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Minimax-M2
Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Minimax-M2 if:

  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Qwen 3 235B Instruct if:

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