MiniMax M2.5 vs MiniMax M2.7
At a Glance
| Compare |  MiniMax M2.5MiniMax | MiniMax M2.7MiniMax |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and Limits | ||
| Input priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.27Openrouter ↗ · Aug 28, 2026 | $0.25Deepinfra ↗ · Sep 3, 2026 |
| Output priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $1.08Openrouter ↗ · Aug 28, 2026 | $1.00Deepinfra ↗ · Sep 3, 2026 |
| Context windowMaximum documented tokens | 197K | 205K |
| Model facts checked | Aug 28, 2026View model evidence → | Aug 28, 2026View model evidence → |
Token prices are the lowest available sourced USD rates; input and output may use different providers. Cost ranking estimates output spend on LiveBench, not a full request bill. Ranking methodology →
Available Benchmarks
| Benchmark | MiniMax-M2.5 | MiniMax-M2.7 |
|---|---|---|
| LMArena Text Arenatext-2026-10-15-a64ca3b12b6e · arena_rating · leader | 1,359.1297% of row best · rating · minimax-m2.5; 95% CI [1355.25588729, 1362.99197980]; votes 42815; rank 198 | 1,404.83100% of row best · rating · minimax-m2.7; 95% CI [1401.50702597, 1408.15721867]; votes 84977; rank 148 |
| Overall ResultCounted from the protocol-matched rows above | 0 benchmark winsNo overall winner | 1 benchmark winNo overall winner |
Third-party benchmark Only like-for-like primary-publisher results are shown; raw scores, relative scores, configuration, and token spend remain visible.
Side-by-Side Facts
| Field | MiniMax-M2.5 | MiniMax-M2.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | MiniMax | MiniMax |
| Family | Minimax M2 5 | Minimax M2 7 |
| Model | MiniMax-M2.5 | MiniMax-M2.7 |
| Version | MiniMax-M2.5 | MiniMax-M2.7 |
| Lifecycle | active | active |
| Released | 2026-02-12 | 2026-03-18 |
| Knowledge cutoff | Unknown | Unknown |
| Input modalities | Text | Text |
| Output modalities | Text | Text |
| Context window | 197K | 205K |
| Total parameters | 228.7B | 228.7B |
| Active parameters | Unknown | Unknown |
| License | other | other |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| Provider access | Hugging Face (Standard), Openrouter (Standard) | Deepinfra (Standard), Fireworks Ai (Standard), Hugging Face (Standard), Openrouter (Standard), Together Ai (Standard) |
| Capabilities | chat, generation, tools | chat, generation, tools |
MiniMax M2.5 Capabilities
MiniMax M2.7 Capabilities
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Primary Evidence
Sources and Freshness
Questions
MiniMax M2.5 vs MiniMax M2.7 FAQs
Is MiniMax M2.5 or MiniMax M2.7 better for coding?+
This comparison does not currently contain a protocol-matched coding benchmark for both MiniMax M2.5 and MiniMax M2.7, so Model Markets cannot name a coding leader from pricing, context size, or capability labels alone.
Which is cheaper, MiniMax M2.5 or MiniMax M2.7?+
MiniMax M2.5 is $0.27 and MiniMax M2.7 is $0.25 per million tokens, so MiniMax M2.7 is cheaper on this metric. MiniMax M2.5 is $1.08 and MiniMax M2.7 is $1.00 per million tokens, so MiniMax M2.7 is cheaper on this metric.
Which has a larger context window, MiniMax M2.5 or MiniMax M2.7?+
MiniMax M2.7 has the larger sourced context window. MiniMax M2.5 supports 196,608 tokens and MiniMax M2.7 supports 204,800 tokens.
Which performs better in benchmarks, MiniMax M2.5 or MiniMax M2.7?+
There is no overall benchmark winner: At least two independently verified, protocol-matched benchmarks are required for an overall winner.
Can MiniMax M2.5 or MiniMax M2.7 be self-hosted?+
Both models have the same sourced self-hosting status: supported. MiniMax M2.5 is open weight; MiniMax M2.7 is open weight.
Can MiniMax M2.5 and MiniMax M2.7 understand images?+
MiniMax M2.5 is not documented with image input; MiniMax M2.7 is not documented with image input. This reflects supported input modalities, not vision quality.
Which can generate longer answers, MiniMax M2.5 or MiniMax M2.7?+
Neither model has a sourced maximum output in this comparison, so a larger limit cannot be determined.
Do MiniMax M2.5 and MiniMax M2.7 support reasoning and tool use?+
MiniMax M2.5: tool calling. MiniMax M2.7: tool calling. Feature support does not establish relative quality.
Which is available from more inference providers, MiniMax M2.5 or MiniMax M2.7?+
MiniMax M2.5 has 2 sourced provider routes; MiniMax M2.7 has 5, so MiniMax M2.7 has broader tracked availability.
Which offers better value, MiniMax M2.5 or MiniMax M2.7?+
There is no universal value winner. Compare the input and output prices above with the matched benchmark result for your workload: cheaper tokens can be offset by different quality, token usage, latency, or provider availability.