Model Comparison
Qwen3.8 Max
vs. Beam 1.0
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, Reflection
Recommended Pick
Strongest on: Input price, Output price, Blended price
Lowest Price
Beam 1.0
$0.40/1M input price
Differences That Matter
Price gap
Beam 1.0 is 5.0x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.8 Max.
Speed gap
Beam 1.0 generates about 9.8x as many tokens per second as Qwen3.8 Max.
Top-pick rationale
Beam 1.0 wins 6 measurable categories, including Input price, Output price, Blended price, Throughput.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Qwen3.8 Max
Alibaba
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Beam 1.0
Reflection
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Al Qwen3.8 Max | Top Pick Re Beam 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $2.00/1M | $0.40/1M |
| Output Cost | $6.00/1M | $1.20/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $3.00/1M | $0.60/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Reflection |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 40.0 tok/s | 390.4 tok/s |
| TTFT | 2970ms | 700ms |
| Latency | 52920ms | 5820ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | — | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | — | 17.7 |
| Intelligence | — | 17.7 |
Key Takeaways
Beam 1.0 offers the best value at $0.40/1M,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
Qwen3.8 Max
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
Beam 1.0
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing