Compare the listed model data for Kimi-k2.5 by Moonshot AI and MiniMax-M2.7 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
Kimi-k2.5: 256K tokens; MiniMax-M2.7: 1M tokens. MiniMax-M2.7 has the larger listed context window. Kimi-k2.5 is listed for no specific capability flags; MiniMax-M2.7 is listed for no specific capability flags. Shared catalog benchmark entries: No shared benchmark labels are listed in these model records. 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 256K tokens and 1M tokens; the larger is 3.91× the smaller.
No shared benchmark labels are present in both catalog records.
A release-date gap cannot be calculated from the catalog values (Kimi-k2.5: July 2025; MiniMax-M2.7: 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 Kimi-k2.5 if…
Choose Kimi-k2.5 when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Long agentic workflows requiring sustained context, Complex software refactoring across large codebases, Extended 256K context vs K2's 128K, Enhanced tool use for multi-step autonomous tasks.
Choose MiniMax-M2.7 if…
Choose MiniMax-M2.7 when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Frontier long-context reasoning and analysis, Production AI pipelines requiring MiniMax's best capabilities, Latest MiniMax model — most capable in the M2 family, 1M context with improved accuracy.
Catalog specifications for Kimi-k2.5 and MiniMax-M2.7
Specification
Kimi-k2.5
MiniMax-M2.7
Provider
Moonshot AI
MiniMax
Parameters
1T total (32B active)
Large MoE
Context window
256K tokens
1M tokens
Maximum output
Not listed
Not listed
Catalog pricing
Moonshot API: beta
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
Kimi K2 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
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 Kimi-k2.5 and MiniMax-M2.7?
Kimi-k2.5: 256K tokens; MiniMax-M2.7: 1M tokens. MiniMax-M2.7 has the larger listed context window. Kimi-k2.5 is listed for no specific capability flags; MiniMax-M2.7 is listed for no specific capability flags. Shared catalog benchmark entries: No shared benchmark labels are listed in these model records. 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 Kimi-k2.5 and MiniMax-M2.7?
No shared benchmark labels are listed in these model records. 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?
Kimi-k2.5: 256K tokens; MiniMax-M2.7: 1M tokens. MiniMax-M2.7 has the larger listed context window.
What are the listed costs per million tokens for Kimi-k2.5 and MiniMax-M2.7?
Kimi-k2.5: Separate numeric input/output rates not listed (Moonshot API: beta). MiniMax-M2.7: 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 Kimi-k2.5 and MiniMax-M2.7?
The catalog lists Kimi-k2.5 as July 2025 and MiniMax-M2.7 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 Kimi-k2.5 and MiniMax-M2.7?
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.