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Beam 1.0 501B A23B vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is 1.7× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Beam 1.0 501B A23B accepts the larger context window (1.0M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Beam 1.0 501B A23B | MiniMax M3.1 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Reflection | MiniMax |
| Input $/1M | $0.250 | $0.150 |
| Output $/1M | $1.00 | $0.600 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.438 | $0.262 |
| Context window | 1.0M | 1M |
| Max output | 131K | 524K |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Licence | Open weights | Proprietary |
Choose Beam 1.0 501B A23B if…
- Larger context window (1.0M)
- Open weights — self-hostable
Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash if…
- Costs less per token — $0.262 vs $0.438 blended
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Beam 1.0 501B A23B or MiniMax M3.1 Flash?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Beam 1.0 501B A23B and MiniMax M3.1 Flash, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Beam 1.0 501B A23B cheaper than MiniMax M3.1 Flash?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is cheaper: $0.262 versus $0.438 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.250 vs $0.150. Output alone: $1.00 vs $0.600.
What context windows do Beam 1.0 501B A23B and MiniMax M3.1 Flash have?
Beam 1.0 501B A23B: 1,048,576 tokens. MiniMax M3.1 Flash: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Beam 1.0 501B A23B and MiniMax M3.1 Flash?
Beam 1.0 501B A23B is made by Reflection. MiniMax M3.1 Flash is made by MiniMax.
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