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