Model Comparison

Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)
vs. Qwen3.8 Max (0902)

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba

Recommended Pick

Alibaba logoQwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)5 metric wins

Strongest on: Input price, Output price, Blended price

Best Value

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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)

100.0 value score

33.7 reasoning / $3.00/1M

Lowest Price

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Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)

$0.50/1M input price

Best Reasoning

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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)

33.7 reasoning score

Blends available reasoning benchmarks

Differences That Matter

Best value

Qwen3.8 Max (0902) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.

Price gap

Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning) is 4.0x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.8 Max (0902).

Speed gap

Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning) generates about 1.1x as many tokens per second as Qwen3.8 Max (0902).

Reasoning gap

Qwen3.8 Max (0902) leads Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning) by 23.7 points on reasoning.

Top-pick rationale

Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning) wins 5 measurable categories, including Input price, Output price, Blended price, Throughput.

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Full Comparison

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Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$0.50/1M$2.00/1M
Output Cost$3.00/1M$6.00/1M
Blended (3:1)$1.13/1M$3.00/1M
Specifications
OrganizationAlibabaAlibaba
Release DateAug 14, 2026Sep 2, 2026
Performance & Speed
Throughput45.0 tok/s40.0 tok/s
TTFT3890ms2950ms
Latency3890ms53000ms
Composite Indices
Value Score79.1100.0
Reasoning Score10.033.7
Intelligence10.033.7

Key Takeaways

Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning) offers the best value at $0.50/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.

Qwen3.8 Max (0902) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 33.7 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.

All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.

When to Choose Each Model

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Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)

  • Complex reasoning tasks
  • Research & analysis