What is the difference between Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B and QwQ 32B?

Both are developed by Qwen but target different use cases. Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B has a 262K 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, Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B or QwQ 32B?

It depends on your use case. Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B 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 Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B cost compared to QwQ 32B?

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B costs $0.6/M input tokens and QwQ 32B costs $0.5/M input tokens. QwQ 32B is $0.10/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 Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B and QwQ 32B on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B 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.

What is the difference between Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B and QwQ 32B?

Both are developed by Qwen but target different use cases. Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B has a 262K 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, Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B or QwQ 32B?

It depends on your use case. Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B 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 Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B cost compared to QwQ 32B?

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B costs $0.6/M input tokens and QwQ 32B costs $0.5/M input tokens. QwQ 32B is $0.10/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 Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B and QwQ 32B on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B 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.

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B vs QwQ 32B: Which Is Better?

Updated Feb 2026

Our Verdict

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B

QwQ 32BRunner-up

No community votes yet. On paper, Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B has the edge — bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Slight edge

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B

Input

$0.60

Output

$3.60

QwQ 32B

Input

$0.50

1.2× cheaper

Output

$1.50

2.4× cheaper

QwQ 32B is cheaper on both — 1.2× input, 2.4× output

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

69%

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B uses 22.8x more emoji

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B

QwQ 32B

54%Vocabulary64%

14wSentence Length12w

0.39Hedging0.36

6.9Bold13.6

4.2Lists8.4

0.23Emoji0.00

0.93Headings0.00

0.17Transitions0.39

Based on 23 + 4 text responses

Research

What we learned reading every model

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B and QwQ 32B have opinions about your brand too.Ask 10 models what they tell people about you. Verbatim receipts.Run the mirror

FAQ

Common questions

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Updated Feb 2026

Our Verdict

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B

QwQ 32BRunner-up

No community votes yet. On paper, Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B has the edge — bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Slight edge

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B

Input

$0.60

Output

$3.60

QwQ 32B

Input

$0.50

1.2× cheaper

Output

$1.50

2.4× cheaper

QwQ 32B is cheaper on both — 1.2× input, 2.4× output

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

69%

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B uses 22.8x more emoji

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B

QwQ 32B

54%Vocabulary64%

14wSentence Length12w

0.39Hedging0.36

6.9Bold13.6

4.2Lists8.4

0.23Emoji0.00

0.93Headings0.00

0.17Transitions0.39

Based on 23 + 4 text responses

Research

What we learned reading every model

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B and QwQ 32B have opinions about your brand too.Ask 10 models what they tell people about you. Verbatim receipts.Run the mirror

FAQ

Common questions

Keep exploring

More comparisons

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