MiniMax M2.7 vs MiniMax M3 Thinking
Both have similar output pricing, while MiniMax M3 Thinking offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M2.7 or MiniMax M3 Thinking based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M2.7 | MiniMax M3 Thinking |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 205K | 512K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
| LiveBench score | 65.0 | 70.0 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1404 | — |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1398 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 146 | — |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M2.7 or MiniMax M3 Thinking cheaper?
MiniMax M2.7 and MiniMax M3 Thinking have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M2.7 or MiniMax M3 Thinking?
MiniMax M3 Thinking has the larger context window (512K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.