Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Kimi K2 | Nova 2.0 Omni (medium) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.585 | $0.3 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $2.4 | $2.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Nova 2.0 Omni (medium) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.85/M tokens vs $1.04/M for Kimi K2.
It's a tie — both models win 6 benchmarks each across 12 evaluated categories. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Kimi K2 generates tokens faster at 34 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. However, Nova 2.0 Omni (medium) has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 1.11s).
Choose based on your priorities: Nova 2.0 Omni (medium) for lower cost, both perform similarly on benchmarks, and Kimi K2 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.