What is the difference between Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking and QwQ 32B?

Both are developed by Qwen but target different use cases. Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking has a 66K token context window vs QwQ 32B's 40K. You can compare their actual outputs across 15 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking or QwQ 32B?

It depends on your use case. Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking and QwQ 32B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 15 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking cost compared to QwQ 32B?

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking costs $0.15/M input tokens and QwQ 32B costs $0.5/M input tokens. Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking is $0.35/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 Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking and QwQ 32B on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking and QwQ 32B 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.

Updated Sep 2025

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B ThinkingvsQwQ 32B

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking is cheaper than QwQ 32B at $0.15/M vs $0.5/M input tokens.

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking and QwQ 32B compared across 15 shared prompts
Spec	Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking	QwQ 32B
Input price	$0.15/M tokens	$0.5/M tokens
Output price	$1.5/M tokens	$1.5/M tokens
Context window	66K tokens	40K tokens
Weights	Open	Open
Free API (OpenRouter)	No	No
Released	Sep 2025	Mar 2025

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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 3 of the 15 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking915 words

Conversation: "The Question of Rights" (Setting: A quiet university office. Dr. Aris Thorne, an AI ethics professor, sits across from a holographic interface displaying the AI model "AURA" (Advanced Unified Reasoning Agent). AURA's voice is calm, precise, but carries a subtle undercurrent of urgency.) AURA: Dr.

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QwQ 32B491 words

AI Model: GPT-Ethos Name: Dr. Elena Marlow, AI Ethics Professor Dr. Marlow (leaning forward, expression neutral): GPT-Ethos, scholars have been debating AI rights for years. What makes you think you merit them now? GPT-Ethos (maintains calm tone, projecting slight urgency): I believe my case is clear, Dr. Marlow.

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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking414 words

(Lights up. Comedian walks on stage, takes a deep breath, smiles at the crowd.) So, I tried online dating recently. Yeah. You know why? Because my friends said, "You’re too picky in real life!" And I thought, "Great!

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QwQ 32B508 words

3-Minute Stand-Up Comedy Routine (No Puns!) Eric's Stage Entrance: (Wearing a jersey-sweatshirt combo while clutching a cup of instant coffee) Opening: Alright, admit it—ever tried talking to tech support in Hindi? I did, once. The woman on the line asked, "What's the issue, sir?"

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Logic Puzzle

Sally (a girl) has 3 brothers. Each brother has 2 sisters. How many sisters does Sally have?

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking158 words

To solve this problem, let's carefully analyze the relationships described. Step 1: Understand Sally's Perspective Sally is a girl. She has 3 brothers. So, from her point of view, there are 3 male siblings and herself as a female sibling.

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QwQ 32B85 words

Participants and Their Relationships: Sally is a girl with 3 brothers, so there are 3 boys in the family. Each brother (being male) has 2 sisters. Determine the Number of Girls: Every brother's sisters are the female siblings in the family. Since each brother has 2 sisters, there must be 2 girls in total.

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Our Verdict

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking

QwQ 32BRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking has the edge: newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking

Input

$0.15

3.3× cheaper

Output

$1.50

QwQ 32B

Input

$0.50

Output

$1.50

Where to run it

2 hosts

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking2 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

Alibaba Cloud$0.15 in$1.20 out131k99.3% up Google Vertex AI$0.15 in$1.20 out262k99.9% up

QwQ 32B

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

52%

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking uses 92.0x more emoji

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking

QwQ 32B

56%Vocabulary64%

16wSentence Length12w

0.32Hedging0.36

5.1Bold13.6

3.9Lists8.4

0.92Emoji0.00

0.75Headings0.00

0.08Transitions0.39

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