MiniMax M2.5 vs Aurora Alpha
Compare MiniMax M2.5 by MiniMax against Aurora Alpha by OpenRouter, context windows of 205K vs 128K, tested across 49 shared challenges. Updated February 2026.
What is the difference between MiniMax M2.5 and Aurora Alpha?
MiniMax M2.5 is developed by MiniMax while Aurora Alpha is developed by OpenRouter. MiniMax M2.5 has a 205K token context window vs Aurora Alpha's 128K. You can compare their actual outputs across 49 challenges on RIVAL to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, MiniMax M2.5 or Aurora Alpha?
It depends on your use case. MiniMax M2.5 and Aurora Alpha each have strengths in different areas. RIVAL lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 49 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does MiniMax M2.5 cost compared to Aurora Alpha?
MiniMax M2.5 costs $0.3/M input tokens and Aurora Alpha costs $0/M input tokens. Aurora Alpha is $0.30/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 MiniMax M2.5 and Aurora Alpha on RIVAL?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of MiniMax M2.5 and Aurora Alpha 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.