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MiniMax M2 vs Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo

Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo offers 262K tokens context vs 205K tokens, MiniMax M2 is more cost-effective. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

MiniMax M2

Vercel AI Gateway

205K tokens context • Free

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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
MiniMax M2
Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo
Provider
Vercel AI Gateway
Moonshot AI (China)
Context Window
205K tokens
262K tokens
Max Output Tokens
131K tokens
262K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
$1.15
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
$8.00
Release Date
Oct 2025
Nov 2025

Capabilities

Capability
MiniMax M2
Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose MiniMax M2 if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority

Choose Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo if:

  • • You need a larger context window