Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) | Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.6 | $0.95 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $3.6 | $4 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $1.35/M tokens vs $1.71/M for Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning).
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) generates tokens faster at 64 tok/s vs 35 tok/s. However, Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (1.31s vs 1.51s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) for lower cost, Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.