Laguna S 2.1 vs MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed
Laguna S 2.1 comes out ahead, 69 to 44 on our weighted score, and it is the cheaper option too.
- Our pick
PoolsideLaguna S 2.1
69/100- ECI—
- Price$0.10 / $0.20
- Context1.05M
XiaomiMiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed
44/100- ECI—
- Price$4.35 / $8.70
- Context1.05M
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Laguna S 2.1 is our pick
Laguna S 2.1 is the better all-round choice, scoring 69/100 against MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed (44). It leads on price. MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed wins on inputs & features. The score weighs price 50%, inputs & features 30%, context window 20%. None of the shared benchmarks cover every model here yet, so capability is left out of this verdict.
- CapabilityNot enough dataNo independent benchmark covers every model here yet
- Lowest priceLaguna S 2.1Laguna S 2.1 $0.125 · MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed $5.44 per 1M tokens (3:1 blend)
- Longest contextAbout the sameLaguna S 2.1 1,048,576 · MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed 1,048,576 tokens
- Widest inputsMiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeedLaguna S 2.1: Text · MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed: Text, Images, Audio, Video
- Self-hostingAll open weightsEvery model here can be downloaded and run on your own hardware
| Measure | Weight | Laguna S 2.1 | MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 50% | 93 | 15 |
| Inputs & features | 30% | 35 | 80 |
| Context window | 20% | 61 | 61 |
| Overall | 100% | 69/100 | 44/100 |
Left out because at least one model lacks the data: capability. The remaining weights were rescaled.
Every spec in one table
Highlighted cells lead their row. Dashes mean the data is not published.
| Specification | Laguna S 2.1Poolside | MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeedXiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Capability | ||
| Capabilities Index (ECI) | — | — |
| ECI rank | — | — |
| Price per million tokens | ||
| Input | $0.10 (best) | $4.35 |
| Output | $0.20 (best) | $8.70 |
| Cached input | — | $0.036 |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.125 (best) | $5.44 |
| Long-context rate | Same rate | Same rate |
| Price source | Median of 4 providers | Official Xiaomi API |
| Limits | ||
| Context window | 1,048,576 tokens | 1,048,576 tokens |
| Max output | 32,768 tokens | 131,072 tokens (best) |
| Inputs and features | ||
| Text | Yes | Yes |
| Images | No | Yes |
| PDFs | No | No |
| Audio | No | Yes |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| Tool calling | Yes | Yes |
| Structured output | No | No |
| Availability | ||
| Weights | Open | Open |
| API model ID | poolside/laguna-s-2.1 | mimo-v2.6-pro-ultraspeed |
| API providers | 6 | 9 (best) |
| Released | Jul 21, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Knowledge cutoff | — | — |
What would a month cost?
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- Laguna S 2.1$1.40
- MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed$60.90
Which should you choose?
Which is better: Laguna S 2.1 or MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed?
Laguna S 2.1 is the better all-round choice, scoring 69/100 against MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed (44). It leads on price. MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed wins on inputs & features. The score weighs price 50%, inputs & features 30%, context window 20%. None of the shared benchmarks cover every model here yet, so capability is left out of this verdict.
Which is cheaper, Laguna S 2.1 or MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed?
Laguna S 2.1 is cheaper at $0.10 input / $0.20 output per million tokens (median across 4 API providers; free on Poolside). MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed costs $4.35 input / $8.70 output per million tokens (official Xiaomi API price). At a typical mix of three input tokens to one output token, that is $0.125 per million tokens for Laguna S 2.1 versus $5.44 for MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed (44× as much).
Which scores higher on benchmarks?
There is no independent benchmark that covers both models yet. Laguna S 2.1 has not been scored yet and MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed has not been scored yet.
Which is better for coding?
There are no published SWE-bench Verified results for Laguna S 2.1 and MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed yet, so there is no like-for-like coding score. Test both on a sample of your own tasks. Both support tool calling for agent workflows.
Which has the bigger context window?
Laguna S 2.1 and MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed share the same 1,048,576-token context window. Maximum output per response: Laguna S 2.1 up to 32,768, MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed up to 131,072 tokens.
Which can read images, PDFs, audio or video?
Laguna S 2.1 accepts text; MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed accepts text, images, audio and video. MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed handles the widest range of inputs.
Are any of these open source?
Yes, both publish their weights, so you can self-host them.
Which is newer?
MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed is the newest, released Sep 21, 2026. Laguna S 2.1 came out Jul 21, 2026.
How do you decide the winner?
Each model gets a 0–100 score on capability (50%, independent benchmark results); price (25%, blended price per million tokens (3 input : 1 output), log scale); inputs & features (15%, image, PDF, audio and video input, tool calling, structured output and reasoning); context window (10%, maximum tokens per request, log scale). Dimensions missing for any model are dropped and the remaining weights rescaled, so every model is judged on the same evidence. Specs and prices come from public model listings and the labs’ own API pages; capability scores come from independent benchmark runs. Data updated Oct 4, 2026.
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