Speech-2.8

MiniMax
Model overview

Speech-2.8

MiniMax Speech-2.8 speech generation model.

audiospeechtext to speechvoice assistantenterprise access
Representative version

Speech-2.8

CompanyMiniMax
Release2026-01-23
Release typeModel release
ParametersNot disclosed
ArchitectureNot disclosed
ContextNot disclosed
Input modalitiestext
Output modalitiesaudio
Tool use / function callingNot disclosed
Structured output / reasoningNot disclosed
Vision / audio / videoConfirmed: Audio
Open weights / LicenseWeight status not disclosed / license not disclosed
minimax-speech-2-8-phase-3-5 · License source pending verification
Vendor APIAvailable
MiniMax model release notesminimax-speech-2-8-phase-3-5 · 2026-01-23
OpenRouterNot separately listed on OpenRouter
PricingNo reliable public source
BenchmarkNo reliable public source
Public signalsNo reliable public source
Use casesvoice assistant / enterprise API / audio and speech / speech
Claim evidenceRelease / model specs / weightsMiniMax model release notesSpeech-2.8 · 2026-01-23
OpenRouter

Pricing / context / availability

OpenRouterNot separately listed on OpenRouter
OpenRouter listingNot separately listed in the current OpenRouter public list
Mapped versionSpeech-2.8
minimax-speech-2-8-phase-3-5
PricingNo reliable public source
ContextNot disclosed
Speed/LatencyNo reliable public source
Snapshot time2026-07-15T20:11:41.551Z
SourceView source
Vertical comparison

Current available versions

VersionReleaseParametersContextInputOutputOpen weights / LicenseVendor APISource tier
speech-2.8-hdNot disclosedNot disclosedNot disclosedtextaudioNo open weights / license not applicableAvailableP0
speech-2.8-turboNot disclosedNot disclosedNot disclosedtextaudioNo open weights / license not applicableAvailableP0
Speech-2.82026-01-23Not disclosedNot disclosedtextaudioWeight status not disclosed / license not disclosedAvailableP0
Evidence gaps

Public display boundary

Parameter scale not disclosedOpenRouter not separately verifiedNo reliable benchmark sourceNo public model-card activity countersNo linkable real reviewSpeed/latency not disclosed