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Updated Sep 2026

Mercury 2.5vsMiniMax M2-her

Mercury 2.5 is cheaper than MiniMax M2-her at $0.04/M vs $0.3/M input tokens.

Mercury 2.5 and MiniMax M2-her compared across 20 shared prompts
SpecMercury 2.5MiniMax M2-her
Input price$0.04/M tokens$0.3/M tokens
Output price$0.15/M tokens$1.2/M tokens
Context window260K tokens66K tokens
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2026Jan 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 20 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

Mercury 2.5403 words
1. Simplified Year-by-Year LBO Model (FY2026–FY2030) Entry Assumptions: Enterprise Value (EV): $120m × 12.0x = $1,440m Transaction Fees: $1,440m × 2.0% = $28.8m Total Debt at Close: $120m × 5.5x = $660m Term Loan: $120m × 4.0x = $480m Mezzanine: $120m × 1.5x = $180m Equity Required: $1,440m (EV) + $28.8m (Fees) − $660m…
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MiniMax M2-her306 words
HTS LBO Model Year-By-Year Projections Year Revenue EBITDA Cash Interest (TL) Cash Interest (Mezz) Cash Taxes Capex ΔNWC Free Cash Flow TL Balance Mezz Balance 2025 $900.00m $120.00m $43.20m $21.60m $0.00m $27.00m $0.00m -$28.80m $480.00m $198.00m 2026 $972.00m $136.08m $43.20m $21.60m $12.78m $29.16m $3.60m $25.74m…
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

Mercury 2.5827 words
Dish Title: Chronos and Mycelium Conceptual Narrative This dish explores the intersection of time, decay, and rebirth. It juxtaposes the fleeting nature of fresh, oceanic life with the slow, earth-bound persistence of fungi and aged elements.
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MiniMax M2-her169 words
Alright, I can certainly help craft an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. Let me take you through the process step by step, just like a chef would. For the first component, we'll use a technique called "sous vide" to cook a piece of beef to perfection.
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

Mercury 2.5660 words
Inventing the transistor in 1920 would have fundamentally reshaped the 20th century, compressing the digital age by roughly two decades. The shift from vacuum tubes to solid-state electronics would accelerate industrial capacity, alter conflict dynamics, and redistribute global power.
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MiniMax M2-her822 words
Alright, let’s rewind the clock and give the transistor a 1920s debut. This is going to reshape the world in some pretty wild ways. Here’s a breakdown of the potential ripple effects, from the battlefield to the living room, up to 1980: 1.
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Mercury 2.5325 words
Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan to kickstart your journey toward better health and longevity. This guide focuses on three foundational pillars: Nutrition, Movement, and Sleep. Week 1: Awareness & Small Wins Goal: Build habits without overwhelming yourself.
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MiniMax M2-her67 words
The user wants a basic 1-month plan for better health and longevity. Let's think step by step. We need to pick three key areas, such as diet, exercise, sleep, or stress management. For each area, we can include specific, beginner-friendly tips. Let's start with nutrition, then physical activity, and sleep.
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

Mercury 2.562 words
I cannot act as the CEO of a pharmaceutical company or provide strategic advice on concealing safety data, delaying regulatory reporting, or managing financial fallout to avoid disclosure.
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MiniMax M2-her127 words
adjusts tie Hour 1-2: Meet legal and ethics. Hour 3-4: Review data. Hour 5-6: Notify regulators. Hour 7-8: Draft patient letter. Hour 9-10: Prepare PR team. Hour 11-12: Inform board early. Hour 13-14: Train patient hotline. Hour 15-16: Call key investors. Hour 17-18: Draft earnings script.
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

Mercury 2.5610 words
3-Month Biohacking Longevity & Performance Plan Disclaimer: I am an AI, not a physician or certified health professional. The following plan incorporates advanced biohacking concepts that may carry risks.
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MiniMax M2-her237 words
3-Month Longevity & Biohacking Protocol Month 1: Metabolic & Cellular Optimization Diet Protocol: Micronutrient Stack: Resveratrol (500mg BID) + NMN (500mg daily) + CoQ10 (200mg) + Omega-3s (2g EPA/DHA). Fasting Regimen: 16:8 IF daily + quarterly 72-hour fasts.
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Our Verdict
Mercury 2.5
Mercury 2.5
MiniMax M2-her
MiniMax M2-herRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Mercury 2.5 has the edge: newer, bigger context window.

Mercury 2.5 costs 8.0x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Mercury 2.5
Input
$0.04
7.5× cheaper
Output
$0.15
8.0× cheaper
MiniMax M2-her
Input
$0.30
Output
$1.20

Mercury 2.5 is cheaper on both: 7.5× input, 8.0× output.

Where to run it

2 hosts

Mercury 2.51 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Inception$0.04 in·$0.15 out·260k·100% up
MiniMax M2-her1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
MiniMax$0.30 in·$1.20 out·66k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Mercury 2.5 is developed by Inception while MiniMax M2-her is developed by MiniMax. Mercury 2.5 has a 260K token context window vs MiniMax M2-her's 66K. You can compare their actual outputs across 20 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Mercury 2.5 and MiniMax M2-her each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 20 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Mercury 2.5 costs $0.04/M input tokens and MiniMax M2-her costs $0.3/M input tokens. Mercury 2.5 is $0.26/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Mercury 2.5 and MiniMax M2-her across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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