Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.1 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Better at math
- Has reasoning mode
- Supports tool calls
MiniMax M2.5 wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.1
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.5
Context Window
MiniMax M2.5
Speed
MiniMax M2.5
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | MiniMax M2.1 | MiniMax M2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.27 | $0.30 | MiniMax M2.1 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.95 | $1.20 | MiniMax M2.1 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $30000.00 | $30000.00 | Tie |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, MiniMax M2.1 is 16% cheaper overall.
MiniMax M2.1 Providers
Chutes $0.27 (Cheapest)
DeepInfra $0.27 (Cheapest)
AtlasCloud $0.29
SiliconFlow $0.29
Minimax $0.30
MiniMax M2.5 Providers
Minimax $0.30 (Cheapest)
Novita $0.30 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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MiniMax M2.1 Wins
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MiniMax M2.5 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | MiniMax M2.1 | MiniMax M2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 39.5 | 42.0 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 32.8 | 37.4 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 82.7 | - | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 87.5 | - | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 83.0 | 84.8 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 81.0 | - | - |
MiniMax M2.1 shows stronger mathematical reasoning abilities.
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MiniMax M2.1
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
MiniMax M2.1
196,608
tokens
MiniMax M2.5
204,800
tokens
Max output: 131,072 tokens
MiniMax M2.5 has a 4% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | MiniMax M2.1 | MiniMax M2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 57.2 tok/s | 80.3 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 2.20s | 1.52s |
MiniMax M2.5 responds 40% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.1 | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.1 | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Minimax | Minimax |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Feb 2026 |
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MiniMax M2.5 Modalities
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