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MiniMax

Is MiniMax M2.1 out? Yes, since December 23, 2025

Yes. MiniMax M2.1 was released on December 23, 2025.

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Have you used it? MiniMax M2.1

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What changed

  • context 205k tokens · Context window of MiniMax M2.1. MiniMax M2 is the previous model of the same tier, but the gap is beyond what a percentage explains.
  • price +18 % · Prompt price compared with MiniMax M2, same tier in this family. Went from $0.255 / MTok to $0.300 / MTok. Lower is better.

About MiniMax M2.1

MiniMax-M2.1 is a lightweight, state-of-the-art large language model optimized for coding, agentic workflows, and modern application development. With only 10 billion activated parameters, it delivers a major jump in real-world...

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Questions

When was MiniMax M2.1 released?
MiniMax M2.1 was released on December 23, 2025.
Who makes MiniMax M2.1?
MiniMax M2.1 is made by MiniMax.
What comes after MiniMax M2.1?
MiniMax M2-her, released on January 23, 2026.