Compare the listed model data for MiniMax-M2 by MiniMax and MiniMax-M2.1 by MiniMax. Benchmark and pricing records are not a controlled test and may change.
Data last updated: 2026-10-16. Verify current model details with each provider.
What the listed data says
MiniMax-M2: 1M tokens; MiniMax-M2.1: 1M tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. MiniMax-M2 is listed for no specific capability flags; MiniMax-M2.1 is listed for no specific capability flags. Shared catalog benchmark entries: MMLU: MiniMax-M2 84.3%; MiniMax-M2.1 84.8%; LongBench: MiniMax-M2 75.1%; MiniMax-M2.1 76.0%. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
Catalog source links
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The listed context windows are 1M tokens and 1M tokens; the larger is 1× the smaller.
On shared numeric benchmark entries, MMLU: MiniMax-M2 − MiniMax-M2.1 = -0.5 percentage points (84.3% vs 84.8%); LongBench: MiniMax-M2 − MiniMax-M2.1 = -0.9 percentage points (75.1% vs 76.0%).
A release-date gap cannot be calculated from the catalog values (MiniMax-M2: 2025; MiniMax-M2.1: 2025).
Cost example: 1M input and 1M output tokens
A cost example for 1M input plus 1M output tokens cannot be calculated reliably because separate numeric input and output rates are not listed for both models.
Choose MiniMax-M2 if…
Choose MiniMax-M2 when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Long-context reasoning and analysis, Enterprise agentic workflows, Improved MiniMax M2 architecture over M1, 1M context maintained.
Choose MiniMax-M2.1 if…
Choose MiniMax-M2.1 when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Production long-context AI applications, M2 quality at improved efficiency, 1M token long context.
Catalog specifications for MiniMax-M2 and MiniMax-M2.1
Specification
MiniMax-M2
MiniMax-M2.1
Provider
MiniMax
MiniMax
Parameters
Large MoE
Large MoE
Context window
1M tokens
1M tokens
Maximum output
Not listed
Not listed
Catalog pricing
MiniMax API pricing
MiniMax API pricing
Listed input/output cost per 1M tokens
Separate numeric input/output rates not listed
Separate numeric input/output rates not listed
License
MiniMax Model License
MiniMax Model License
Coding support
Not listed
Not listed
Reasoning support
Not listed
Not listed
Vision input
Not listed
Not listed
Multimodal
Not listed
Not listed
Open weights
Yes
Yes
Benchmark: MMLU
84.3%
84.8%
Benchmark: LongBench
75.1%
76.0%
Figures are transcribed from LITHOVEX model records. Benchmark versions and evaluation setups may differ; pricing and specifications can change. Check each provider's current documentation before making a decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is different between MiniMax-M2 and MiniMax-M2.1?
MiniMax-M2: 1M tokens; MiniMax-M2.1: 1M tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. MiniMax-M2 is listed for no specific capability flags; MiniMax-M2.1 is listed for no specific capability flags. Shared catalog benchmark entries: MMLU: MiniMax-M2 84.3%; MiniMax-M2.1 84.8%; LongBench: MiniMax-M2 75.1%; MiniMax-M2.1 76.0%. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
What benchmark values are listed for MiniMax-M2 and MiniMax-M2.1?
MMLU: MiniMax-M2 84.3%; MiniMax-M2.1 84.8%; LongBench: MiniMax-M2 75.1%; MiniMax-M2.1 76.0%. The catalog values may use different versions and evaluation setups, so they are reference points rather than a controlled head-to-head result.
Which model has the larger listed context window?
MiniMax-M2: 1M tokens; MiniMax-M2.1: 1M tokens. The listed context-window values are equal.
What are the listed costs per million tokens for MiniMax-M2 and MiniMax-M2.1?
MiniMax-M2: Separate numeric input/output rates not listed (MiniMax API pricing). MiniMax-M2.1: Separate numeric input/output rates not listed (MiniMax API pricing). Where separate numeric input and output rates are available, the worked example uses 1M input plus 1M output tokens. Confirm current terms with each provider.
How far apart are the listed release dates for MiniMax-M2 and MiniMax-M2.1?
The catalog lists MiniMax-M2 as 2025 and MiniMax-M2.1 as 2025; a release-date gap cannot be calculated from both records.
When was the comparison data last updated?
The model catalog records 2026-10-16 as its data update date. Provider specifications and prices may have changed since then.
How should I choose between MiniMax-M2 and MiniMax-M2.1?
Compare the listed specifications and capabilities, review the benchmark notes, then test both with the same representative prompt for your task. This page does not claim a universal winner.