Key Takeaways
MiniMax M2.1 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Better at math
- Has reasoning mode
GLM-5V Turbo wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Supports vision
Price Advantage
MiniMax M2.1
Benchmark Advantage
GLM-5V Turbo
Context Window
GLM-5V Turbo
Speed
MiniMax M2.1
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MiniMax M2.1 | GLM-5V Turbo |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | MiniMax M2.1 | GLM-5V Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Minimax | Z-ai |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Apr 2026 |
MiniMax M2.1 Modalities
Input
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Output
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GLM-5V Turbo Modalities
Input
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Output
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