Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Kimi K2 Thinking | Nova 2.0 Lite (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.6 | $0.3 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $2.5 | $2.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Nova 2.0 Lite (high) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.85/M tokens vs $1.07/M for Kimi K2 Thinking.
Kimi K2 Thinking wins 9 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for Nova 2.0 Lite (high). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Kimi K2 Thinking generates tokens faster at 168 tok/s vs 157 tok/s. Kimi K2 Thinking also has lower time-to-first-token (0.78s vs 19.76s).
Choose based on your priorities: Nova 2.0 Lite (high) for lower cost, Kimi K2 Thinking for stronger benchmark performance, and Kimi K2 Thinking for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.