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Jamba 1.5 MinivsClaude Opus 4

AI21 Labs vs Anthropic — Side-by-side model comparison

Jamba 1.5 Mini leads 4/5 categories

Head-to-Head Comparison

MetricJamba 1.5 MiniClaude Opus 4
Provider
Arena Rank
#1
Context Window
256K
200K
Input Pricing
$0.20/1M tokens
$5.00/1M tokens
Output Pricing
$0.40/1M tokens
$25.00/1M tokens
Parameters
52B (12B active)
Undisclosed
Open Source
Yes
No
Best For
Cost-effective long-context, summarization
Complex reasoning, coding, agentic tasks
Release Date
Aug 22, 2024
May 22, 2025

Jamba 1.5 Mini

Jamba 1.5 Mini is AI21 Labs' efficient model sharing the same hybrid SSM-Transformer architecture as its larger sibling. At 52 billion total parameters with only 12 billion active, it delivers strong performance on long-context tasks while being highly cost-effective. The 256K context window combined with low inference costs makes it particularly attractive for applications processing large volumes of documents.

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Claude Opus 4

Claude Opus 4 is Anthropic's most powerful AI model, holding the #1 position on the Chatbot Arena leaderboard. It represents a breakthrough in extended thinking and agentic capabilities, able to work autonomously on complex multi-step tasks for hours. With a 200K token context window, it excels at analyzing entire codebases, lengthy legal documents, and research papers in a single pass. The model demonstrates exceptional performance in coding (setting new benchmarks on SWE-bench), advanced reasoning, and nuanced writing tasks. Its agentic capabilities allow it to use tools, navigate computers, and execute multi-step workflows with minimal human oversight. Opus 4 is the preferred choice for enterprises requiring the highest quality output on mission-critical tasks where accuracy and depth matter more than speed or cost.

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Key Differences: Jamba 1.5 Mini vs Claude Opus 4

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Jamba 1.5 Mini is 50.0x cheaper on average, making it the better choice for high-volume applications.

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Jamba 1.5 Mini supports a larger context window (256K), allowing it to process longer documents in a single request.

3

Jamba 1.5 Mini is open-source (free to self-host and fine-tune) while Claude Opus 4 is proprietary (API-only access).

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When to use Jamba 1.5 Mini

  • +Budget is a concern and you need cost efficiency
  • +You need to process long documents (256K context)
  • +You need to self-host or fine-tune the model
  • +Your use case involves cost-effective long-context, summarization
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When to use Claude Opus 4

  • +Quality matters more than cost
  • +You prefer a managed API without infrastructure overhead
  • +Your use case involves complex reasoning, coding, agentic tasks
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Cost Analysis

At current pricing, Jamba 1.5 Mini is 50.0x more affordable than Claude Opus 4. For a typical enterprise workload processing 100M tokens per month:

Jamba 1.5 Mini monthly cost

$30

100M tokens/mo (50/50 in/out)

Claude Opus 4 monthly cost

$1,500

100M tokens/mo (50/50 in/out)

The Verdict

Jamba 1.5 Mini wins our head-to-head comparison with 4 out of 5 category wins. It's the stronger choice for cost-effective long-context, summarization, though Claude Opus 4 holds an edge in complex reasoning, coding, agentic tasks.

Last compared: March 2026 · Data sourced from public benchmarks and official pricing pages

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Jamba 1.5 Mini or Claude Opus 4?
In our head-to-head comparison, Jamba 1.5 Mini leads in 4 out of 5 categories (arena rank, context window, input pricing, output pricing, and parameters). Jamba 1.5 Mini excels at cost-effective long-context, summarization, while Claude Opus 4 is better suited for complex reasoning, coding, agentic tasks. The best choice depends on your specific requirements, budget, and use case.
How does Jamba 1.5 Mini pricing compare to Claude Opus 4?
Jamba 1.5 Mini charges $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens. Claude Opus 4 charges $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $25.00 per 1M output tokens. Jamba 1.5 Mini is the more affordable option, approximately 50.0x cheaper on average. For high-volume production workloads, the pricing difference can significantly impact total cost of ownership.
What is the context window difference between Jamba 1.5 Mini and Claude Opus 4?
Jamba 1.5 Mini supports a 256K token context window, while Claude Opus 4 supports 200K tokens. Jamba 1.5 Mini can process longer documents, codebases, and conversations in a single request. Context window size matters most for tasks involving long documents, large codebases, or extended conversations.
Can I use Jamba 1.5 Mini or Claude Opus 4 for free?
Jamba 1.5 Mini is a paid API model starting at $0.20 per 1M input tokens. Claude Opus 4 is a paid API model starting at $5.00 per 1M input tokens. Open-source models can be self-hosted for free but require your own GPU infrastructure.
Which model has better benchmarks, Jamba 1.5 Mini or Claude Opus 4?
Jamba 1.5 Mini's arena rank is not yet available, while Claude Opus 4 holds rank #1. Note that benchmarks don't capture every use case — we recommend testing both models on your specific tasks.
Is Jamba 1.5 Mini or Claude Opus 4 better for coding?
Jamba 1.5 Mini's primary strength is cost-effective long-context, summarization. Claude Opus 4 is specifically optimized for coding tasks. For coding specifically, arena rank and code-specific benchmarks are the best indicators of performance.