Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.1 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
Hermes 4 405B wins:
- No clear advantages in compared metrics
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.1
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.1
Context Window
MiniMax M2.1
Speed
MiniMax M2.1
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.1 | Hermes 4 405B |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.1 | Hermes 4 405B |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | Minimax | Nousresearch |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Aug 2025 |
MiniMax M2.1 Modalities
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Hermes 4 405B Modalities
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