Model Comparison
Qwen3.5 2B (Non-reasoning)
vs. Qwen3.6 Max Preview
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Alibaba
Recommended Pick
AlQwen3.6 Max Preview10 metric winsStrongest on: Throughput, Reasoning, Intelligence
Lowest Price
Qwen3.5 2B (Non-reasoning)
$0.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Qwen3.6 Max Preview
52.6 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Qwen3.5 2B (Non-reasoning)
2.4 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Price gap
Qwen3.5 2B (Non-reasoning) is ∞x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.6 Max Preview.
Reasoning gap
Qwen3.6 Max Preview leads Qwen3.5 2B (Non-reasoning) by 34.5 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Qwen3.6 Max Preview wins 10 measurable categories, including Throughput, Reasoning, Intelligence, GPQA.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
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Qwen3.6 Max Preview
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Al Qwen3.5 2B (Non-reasoning) | Top Pick Al Qwen3.6 Max Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.00/1M | $1.30/1M |
| Output Cost | $0.00/1M | $7.80/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | — | $2.92/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | 53.7 tok/s |
| TTFT | — | 2145ms |
| Latency | — | 39403ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | — | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 18.1 | 52.6 |
| Intelligence | 5.6 | 40.0 |
| Coding | 2.4 | — |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 43.8% | 88.8% |
| HLE | 4.9% | 28.9% |
| SciCode | 7.2% | 46.9% |
| LCR | 13.7% | 69.7% |
| IFBench | 29.1% | 76.6% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 81.6% | 95.9% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 3.8% | 43.9% |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3.5 2B (Non-reasoning) offers the best value at $0.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Qwen3.6 Max Preview has the strongest reasoning profile with a 52.6 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Qwen3.5 2B (Non-reasoning) reaches a 2.4 coding index,making it the top choice for software development and code generation tasks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Qwen3.5 2B (Non-reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Code generation
- Software development
Qwen3.6 Max Preview
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
