Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Kimi K2.6 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.95 | $0.6 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $4 | $3.6 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3.5 397B A17B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $1.35/M tokens vs $1.71/M for Kimi K2.6.
Kimi K2.6 wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Qwen3.5 397B A17B (Reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Kimi K2.6 generates tokens faster at 135 tok/s vs 51 tok/s. Kimi K2.6 also has lower time-to-first-token (0.78s vs 1.58s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3.5 397B A17B (Reasoning) for lower cost, Kimi K2.6 for stronger benchmark performance, and Kimi K2.6 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.