What is the difference between Claude 2 and MiniMax M2.5?

Claude 2 is developed by Anthropic while MiniMax M2.5 is developed by MiniMax. Claude 2 has a 100K token context window vs MiniMax M2.5's 205K. You can compare their actual outputs across 5 challenges on RIVAL to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Claude 2 or MiniMax M2.5?

It depends on your use case. Claude 2 and MiniMax M2.5 each have strengths in different areas. RIVAL lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 5 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Claude 2 cost compared to MiniMax M2.5?

Claude 2 costs $11.02/M input tokens and MiniMax M2.5 costs $0.3/M input tokens. MiniMax M2.5 is $10.72/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on RIVAL to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare Claude 2 and MiniMax M2.5 on RIVAL?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Claude 2 and MiniMax M2.5 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output, and Pro users can create custom challenges to test both models with their own prompts.

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Claude 2vsMiniMax M2.5

5 challenges

Why Claude 2?

No standout advantages

Why MiniMax M2.5?

28.6x cheaper overall$0.30/M in · $1.20/M out

2x more context205K

33 months newerFeb 2026

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Claude 2MiniMax M2.5

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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipeconversation

Generate a unique and simple recipe with common ingredients.

Claude 2

Anthropic · Jun 2023text

Here is a 7-ingredient recipe for a sweet dish I'll call "Cinnamon Apple Surprise":

Cinnamon Apple Surprise

Ingredients:

3 apples, cored and sliced
1⁄4 cup brown sugar
1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1⁄4 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 refrigerated pie crust

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a bowl, toss the apple slices with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg until coated.
Pour melted butter over apple mixture and stir to coat apples.
Roll out pie crust and press into a 9-inch pie plate. Scoop apple mixture into pie crust.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until apples are tender and top is lightly browned.
Allow to cool 15 minutes before serving.

Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 25-30 minutes Total Time: 35-40 minutes

Enjoy this sweet and cinnamon-y apple surprise! The pie crust adds a nice contrast to the tender spiced apples.

MiniMax M2.5

Minimax · Feb 2026text

Creative Name: Velvet‑Vanilla Pocket Cake

Why it works: Only 7 shelf‑stable (or nearly‑shelf‑stable) staples are needed, and the whole thing comes together in one bowl in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients (exactly 7)

All‑purpose flour – ½ cup (65 g)
Granulated sugar – ¼ cup (50 g)
Baking powder – ½ tsp
Whole milk – ½ cup (120 ml)
Large egg – 1
Unsalted butter – 2 tbsp (30 g), melted
Vanilla extract – 1 tsp

Optional pinch of salt can be added to the dry mix for flavor, but it isn’t counted toward the 7 ingredients.

Instructions

Prep the pan
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Lightly grease a 5‑inch (≈12 cm) ramekin, a small loaf pan, or a muffin tin.
Mix dry ingredients
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
Mix wet ingredients
- In a separate bowl whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
Combine
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until the batter is uniform (a few small lumps are fine—do not overmix).
Bake
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & serve
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
- Serve warm as‑is, dusted with a little powdered sugar, or drizzled with honey or melted chocolate if you have them on hand.

Time Estimate

Prep time: ~10 minutes
Cook time: ~20 minutes
Total time: ~30 minutes

Yields 1 small cake (serves 1‑2). Double the amounts to make a regular‑size loaf (increase baking time to ~30 minutes).

Enjoy this simple, fluffy, vanilla‑ scented treat with a cup of tea or coffee!

Vote

2 / 5

Beginner's Longevity Planreasoning

Create a starter plan for improving long-term health.

Claude 2

Anthropic · Jun 2023text

Here is a 1-month beginner health and longevity plan focused on diet, exercise, and sleep:

Diet:

Eliminate sugary drinks and limit sweets. Replace with water and fruits.
Eat more veggies. Aim for 1-2 cups with each meal. Focus on dark leafy greens, broccoli, carrots.
Increase fiber intake. Eat beans, lentils, oats, berries, and nuts.
Cook at home more instead of eating out.

Exercise:

Walk for 30+ minutes, 4-5 days per week. Start slow if needed and gradually in crease pace and distance. Go ing outside is great motivation! - Do bodyweight exercises like squats, lunges and pu shups 2-3 times per week. Start with 5-10 reps, 2 sets. Build up gradually. Can be done at home with no equipment.

Sleep:

Stick to a regular sleep/wake time schedule, even on weekends.
Develop an relaxing pre-bed routine - hot bath, read a book (not a screen), un wind.
Make your bedroom dark, quiet, and cooler temperature. Remove screens and dist racting devices.
Try to get 7-8 hours a night. Nap if excessively tired but limit to 30 minutes .

The key is developing sustainable habits. Start with small, realistic changes fo cused on nutrient-dense whol e foods, more activity in your day, and consistent restful sleep. Monitor energy and how you feel to track progress. Be patient, stay positive, and congratulate small wins. After a month reevaluate and build upon what's working. The journey continues by adding more longevity boosting practices around stress management, connections with others, and finding purpose. But this is an excellent healthy foundation to start with!

MiniMax M2.5

Minimax · Feb 2026text

1-Month Beginner Health & Longevity Plan

Your Three Focus Areas

1. Nutrition | 2. Movement | 3. Sleep & Recovery

Week 1: Build the Foundation

Nutrition

Drink 8 glasses of water daily — keep a bottle at your desk
Add one vegetable to every meal — start with easy options like spinach in smoothies, carrots with lunch
Replace one processed snack with whole food — an apple instead of chips, nuts instead of cookies

Movement

Walk 10 minutes daily — after dinner is a great time
Do light stretching for 5 minutes — morning or before bed

Sleep

Set a consistent bedtime — aim for the same time each night (even weekends)
No screens 30 minutes before bed — read a book or listen to music instead

Week 2: Increase Momentum

Nutrition

Eat protein with each meal — eggs, chicken, beans, Greek yogurt
Prep one meal ahead — Sunday meal prep reduces weekday stress

Movement

Walk 15 minutes daily or add a second short walk
Bodyweight exercises 2x this week — 10 squats, 5 push-ups (modified if needed)

Sleep

Keep your room cool — 65-68°F (18-20°C) is ideal
Dim lights in the evening — signals your body to produce melatonin

Week 3: Strengthen Habits

Nutrition

Limit added sugars — one treat per day max
Fill half your plate with vegetables — at lunch and dinner

Movement

Walk 20 minutes daily — moderate pace, slight increase in effort
Strength train 2-3x this week — bodyweight exercises or resistance bands

Sleep

Create a relaxing bedtime routine — warm shower, reading, gentle music
Avoid caffeine after 2 PM — affects sleep quality more than you realize

Week 4: Sustain & Reflect

Nutrition

Cook at home 5+ days — more control over ingredients
Listen to hunger cues — eat when hungry, stop when satisfied

Movement

Maintain 20-minute walks — you've built the habit!
Try one new activity — swimming, cycling, a beginner fitness class

Sleep

Review your sleep quality — are you waking refreshed?
Adjust as needed — fine-tune your routine based on what works

Quick Tips for Success

Tip	Why It Works
Start tiny	Small wins build motivation
Track progress	Write it down or use a simple app
Expect setbacks	Missing a day isn't failure — just restart
One change at a time	Too much at once leads to burnout
Sleep is non-negotiable	Recovery determines results from diet & exercise

What to Expect

Week 1-2: Some discomfort as you adjust — this is normal
Week 3: Habits start feeling more natural
Week 4: You've established a foundation you can build on

The goal isn't perfection — it's consistency. Small daily actions compound into massive long-term results for your health and longevity. You've got this! 💪

Vote

3 / 5

Minimalist Logo SVGimage generation

Design a clean SVG logo for a fictional brand.

Claude 2

Anthropic · Jun 2023svg

MiniMax M2.5

Minimax · Feb 2026svg

Vote

4 / 5

Simple Falling Object Gameweb design

Build a basic interactive browser game.

Claude 2

Anthropic · Jun 2023website

MiniMax M2.5

Minimax · Feb 2026website

Vote

5 / 5

Animated Digital Business Cardweb design

Create a stylish, animated digital business card.

Claude 2

Anthropic · Jun 2023website

MiniMax M2.5

Minimax · Feb 2026website

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5 of 5

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1-Month Beginner Health & Longevity Plan

Your Three Focus Areas

1. Nutrition | 2. Movement | 3. Sleep & Recovery

Week 1: Build the Foundation

Nutrition

Drink 8 glasses of water daily — keep a bottle at your desk
Add one vegetable to every meal — start with easy options like spinach in smoothies, carrots with lunch
Replace one processed snack with whole food — an apple instead of chips, nuts instead of cookies

Movement

Walk 10 minutes daily — after dinner is a great time
Do light stretching for 5 minutes — morning or before bed

Sleep

Set a consistent bedtime — aim for the same time each night (even weekends)
No screens 30 minutes before bed — read a book or listen to music instead

Week 2: Increase Momentum

Nutrition

Eat protein with each meal — eggs, chicken, beans, Greek yogurt
Prep one meal ahead — Sunday meal prep reduces weekday stress

Movement

Walk 15 minutes daily or add a second short walk
Bodyweight exercises 2x this week — 10 squats, 5 push-ups (modified if needed)

Sleep

Keep your room cool — 65-68°F (18-20°C) is ideal
Dim lights in the evening — signals your body to produce melatonin

Week 3: Strengthen Habits

Nutrition

Limit added sugars — one treat per day max
Fill half your plate with vegetables — at lunch and dinner

Movement

Walk 20 minutes daily — moderate pace, slight increase in effort
Strength train 2-3x this week — bodyweight exercises or resistance bands

Sleep

Create a relaxing bedtime routine — warm shower, reading, gentle music
Avoid caffeine after 2 PM — affects sleep quality more than you realize

Week 4: Sustain & Reflect

Nutrition

Cook at home 5+ days — more control over ingredients
Listen to hunger cues — eat when hungry, stop when satisfied

Movement

Maintain 20-minute walks — you've built the habit!
Try one new activity — swimming, cycling, a beginner fitness class

Sleep

Review your sleep quality — are you waking refreshed?
Adjust as needed — fine-tune your routine based on what works

Quick Tips for Success

Tip	Why It Works
Start tiny	Small wins build motivation
Track progress	Write it down or use a simple app
Expect setbacks	Missing a day isn't failure — just restart
One change at a time	Too much at once leads to burnout
Sleep is non-negotiable	Recovery determines results from diet & exercise

What to Expect

Week 1-2: Some discomfort as you adjust — this is normal
Week 3: Habits start feeling more natural
Week 4: You've established a foundation you can build on

The goal isn't perfection — it's consistency. Small daily actions compound into massive long-term results for your health and longevity. You've got this! 💪

Claude 2 vs MiniMax M2.5

Why Claude 2?

Why MiniMax M2.5?

Favorites

Simple 7-Ingredient Recipeconversation

Claude 2

MiniMax M2.5

Ingredients (exactly 7)

Instructions

Time Estimate

Beginner's Longevity Planreasoning

Claude 2

MiniMax M2.5

1-Month Beginner Health & Longevity Plan

Your Three Focus Areas

Week 1: Build the Foundation

Nutrition

Movement

Sleep

Week 2: Increase Momentum

Nutrition

Movement

Sleep

Week 3: Strengthen Habits

Nutrition

Movement

Sleep

Week 4: Sustain & Reflect

Nutrition

Movement

Sleep

Quick Tips for Success

What to Expect

Minimalist Logo SVGimage generation

Claude 2

MiniMax M2.5

Simple Falling Object Gameweb design

Claude 2

MiniMax M2.5

Animated Digital Business Cardweb design

Claude 2

MiniMax M2.5

What is the difference between Claude 2 and MiniMax M2.5?

Which is better, Claude 2 or MiniMax M2.5?

How much does Claude 2 cost compared to MiniMax M2.5?

How can I compare Claude 2 and MiniMax M2.5 on RIVAL?

Why Claude 2?

Why MiniMax M2.5?

Favorites

Simple 7-Ingredient Recipeconversation

Claude 2

MiniMax M2.5

Ingredients (exactly 7)

Instructions

Time Estimate

Beginner's Longevity Planreasoning

Claude 2

MiniMax M2.5

1-Month Beginner Health & Longevity Plan

Your Three Focus Areas

Week 1: Build the Foundation

Nutrition

Movement

Sleep

Week 2: Increase Momentum

Nutrition

Movement

Sleep

Week 3: Strengthen Habits

Nutrition

Movement

Sleep

Week 4: Sustain & Reflect

Nutrition

Movement

Sleep

Quick Tips for Success

What to Expect

Minimalist Logo SVGimage generation

Claude 2