Key Takeaways
Qwen VL Max wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Supports vision
Qwen3 Max wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
Price Advantage
Qwen VL Max
Benchmark Advantage
Qwen3 Max
Context Window
Qwen3 Max
Speed
Qwen3 Max
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Qwen VL Max | Qwen3 Max |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Qwen VL Max | Qwen3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Qwen | Qwen |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2025 |
Qwen VL Max Modalities
Input
textimage
Output
text
Qwen3 Max Modalities
Input
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Output
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