Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Nova 2.0 Lite (low) | Nex-N2-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.3 | $0.5 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $2.5 | $2.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Nova 2.0 Lite (low) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.85/M tokens vs $1.00/M for Nex-N2-Pro.
Nex-N2-Pro wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Nova 2.0 Lite (low). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Nova 2.0 Lite (low) generates tokens faster at 171 tok/s vs 127 tok/s. However, Nex-N2-Pro has lower time-to-first-token (1.04s vs 4.81s).
Choose based on your priorities: Nova 2.0 Lite (low) for lower cost, Nex-N2-Pro for stronger benchmark performance, and Nova 2.0 Lite (low) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.