Model Comparison
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning)
vs. Sonar Pro
Sonar Pro has not been available at LLMBase since 26 October 2026. See all open-weight models →
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, Perplexity
Lowest Price
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning)
$0.38/1M input price
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning)
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Sonar Pro
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Al Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning) | Pe Sonar Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.38/1M | — |
| Output Cost | $2.25/1M | — |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.84/1M | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Perplexity |
| Release Date | Apr 16, 2026 | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 120.7 tok/s | — |
| TTFT | 2100ms | — |
| Latency | 46790ms | — |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning) offers the best value at $0.38/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Sonar Pro
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications