Qwen3.5-397B-A17B vs Qwen3.8 Max: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | Qwen3.5-397B-A17B | Qwen3.8 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Release Date | February 15, 2026 | August 2, 2026 |
| Parameters | 397B | 2.4T |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | — | 1.0M |
| Context (output) | — | 131K |
| Input Price / 1M | — | $2.50 |
| Output Price / 1M | — | $6.25 |
| Average Score | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Verdict
Qwen3.8 Max leads in 1 out of 2 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: Qwen3.5-397B-A17B — 0.9, Qwen3.8 Max — 0.9.
Recency
Qwen3.8 Max is newer: released 8/2/2026 vs 2/15/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — Qwen3.5-397B-A17B or Qwen3.8 Max?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — Qwen3.5-397B-A17B or Qwen3.8 Max?
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Which has a larger context window — Qwen3.5-397B-A17B or Qwen3.8 Max?
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The Qwen3.5-397B-A17B and Qwen3.8 Max comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the Qwen3.5-397B-A17B or Qwen3.8 Max page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.