MiniMax M3 vs Qwen3.8-27B: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | MiniMax M3 | Qwen3.8-27B |
|---|---|---|
| Company | MiniMax | Alibaba |
| Release Date | June 1, 2026 | August 14, 2026 |
| Parameters | 428B | 28B |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | — |
| Context (output) | 131K | — |
| Input Price / 1M | $0.30 | — |
| Output Price / 1M | $1.20 | — |
| Average Score | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Benchmarks | ||
| OmniDocBench 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Visual Benchmark Comparison
MiniMax M3
Qwen3.8-27B
OmniDocBench 1.50.9 vs 0.9
0.9
0.9
Verdict
Qwen3.8-27B leads in 1 out of 2 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: MiniMax M3 — 0.9, Qwen3.8-27B — 0.7.
Recency
Qwen3.8-27B is newer: released 8/14/2026 vs 6/1/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — MiniMax M3 or Qwen3.8-27B?
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Which model is cheaper — MiniMax M3 or Qwen3.8-27B?
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Which has a larger context window — MiniMax M3 or Qwen3.8-27B?
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The MiniMax M3 and Qwen3.8-27B comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the MiniMax M3 or Qwen3.8-27B page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.