MiniMax 2.5 vs Qwen3.8 27B
Qwen3.8 27B is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax 2.5 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax 2.5 or Qwen3.8 27B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax 2.5 | Qwen3.8 27B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Regolo AI | Regolo AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.80 | $0.58 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $3.50 | $2.42 |
| Context window | 190K | 120K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Aug 2026 |
FAQ
Is MiniMax 2.5 or Qwen3.8 27B cheaper?
Qwen3.8 27B is cheaper on output tokens ($2.42 vs $3.50 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax 2.5 or Qwen3.8 27B?
MiniMax 2.5 has the larger context window (190K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.