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# Best MiniMax Models in October 2026

> Best MiniMax Models: As of October 2026, MiniMax-M3 leads the Noometry Index with a score of 43.8, ahead of MiniMax M1 at 40.3. 6 models ranked with sources.
- Canonical page: https://noometry.com/best/minimax-models
- Last updated: 2026-10-10
- Title: Best MiniMax Models (October 2026) | Noometry

As of October 2026, MiniMax-M3 leads the Noometry Index with a score of 43.8, ahead of MiniMax M1 at 40.3.

Last verified October 10, 2026

Every ranked MiniMax model, from the current flagship down.

Best MiniMax Models: top 6

1.  MiniMax-M3 43.8
2.  MiniMax M1 40.3
3.  MiniMax-M2.1 38.9
4.  MiniMax-M2.5 38.3
5.  MiniMax-M2.7 37.7
6.  MiniMax-M2 37.4
7.  3638404244

## Full ranking

Best MiniMax Models
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 |  ![](/logos/minimax.svg) MiniMax [MiniMax-M3](https://noometry.com/models/minimax-m3) | [MiniMax](https://noometry.com/providers/minimax) | Open | 1M | 43.8 | $0.30 | $1.20 | 83.4 | — |
| 2 |  ![](/logos/minimax.svg) MiniMax [MiniMax M1](https://noometry.com/models/minimax-m1) | [MiniMax](https://noometry.com/providers/minimax) | Open | 1M | 40.3 | $0.55 | $2.20 | 41.9 | — |
| 3 |  ![](/logos/minimax.svg) MiniMax [MiniMax-M2.1](https://noometry.com/models/minimax-m2-1) | [MiniMax](https://noometry.com/providers/minimax) | Open | 205K | 38.9 | $0.30 | $1.20 | 74.2 | — |
| 4 |  ![](/logos/minimax.svg) MiniMax [MiniMax-M2.5](https://noometry.com/models/minimax-m2-5) | [MiniMax](https://noometry.com/providers/minimax) | Open | 205K | 38.3 | $0.30 | $1.20 | 73 | 49 |
| 5 |  ![](/logos/minimax.svg) MiniMax [MiniMax-M2.7](https://noometry.com/models/minimax-m2-7) | [MiniMax](https://noometry.com/providers/minimax) | Open | 205K | 37.7 | $0.30 | $1.20 | 71.9 | — |
| 6 |  ![](/logos/minimax.svg) MiniMax [MiniMax-M2](https://noometry.com/models/minimax-m2) | [MiniMax](https://noometry.com/providers/minimax) | Open | 205K | 37.4 | $0.30 | $1.20 | 71.2 | 17 |

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## Compare the leaders

-   [MiniMax-M3 vs MiniMax M1](https://noometry.com/compare/minimax-m1-vs-minimax-m3)
-   [MiniMax-M3 vs MiniMax-M2.1](https://noometry.com/compare/minimax-m2-1-vs-minimax-m3)
-   [MiniMax-M3 vs MiniMax-M2.5](https://noometry.com/compare/minimax-m2-5-vs-minimax-m3)
-   [MiniMax M1 vs MiniMax-M2.1](https://noometry.com/compare/minimax-m1-vs-minimax-m2-1)
-   [MiniMax M1 vs MiniMax-M2.5](https://noometry.com/compare/minimax-m1-vs-minimax-m2-5)
-   [MiniMax-M2.1 vs MiniMax-M2.5](https://noometry.com/compare/minimax-m2-1-vs-minimax-m2-5)

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## Frequently asked questions

### Which MiniMax model is best?

As of October 2026, MiniMax-M3 leads the Noometry Index with a score of 43.8, ahead of MiniMax M1 at 40.3.

### What are the top 5 in this ranking?

MiniMax-M3, MiniMax M1, MiniMax-M2.1, MiniMax-M2.5, MiniMax-M2.7, in that order, as of October 2026.

### How is this list ranked?

By the Noometry Index, which is fitted from every public benchmark result and adjusted for how hard each benchmark is. Models need several independent results to be ranked.

### Cite this page

Noometry. (2026). Best MiniMax Models. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://noometry.com/best/minimax-models

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