LongCat-Flash-Chat vs LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | LongCat-Flash-Chat | LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Meituan | Meituan |
| Release Date | August 28, 2025 | January 13, 2026 |
| Parameters | 560B | 560B |
| Multimodal | No | No |
| Average Score | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 0.7 | 0.8 |
Visual Benchmark Comparison
LongCat-Flash-Chat
LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601
GPQA0.7 vs 0.8
0.7
0.8
Verdict
LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 leads in 1 out of 2 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: LongCat-Flash-Chat — 0.9, LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 — 0.8.
Recency
LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 is newer: released 1/13/2026 vs 8/28/2025.
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The LongCat-Flash-Chat and LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the LongCat-Flash-Chat or LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.