MiniMax-M2.1 vs claude-sonnet-4-5
MiniMax-M2.1 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax-M2.1 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax-M2.1 or claude-sonnet-4-5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax-M2.1 | claude-sonnet-4-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | 302.AI | 302.AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $3.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $15.00 |
| Context window | 1M | 200K |
| Parameters | 229B | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 |
FAQ
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