GLM 5.2
VS
Kimi K2.6
GLM 5.2 vs Kimi K2.6: which wins at real work?
22 task areas · same graded test runs · rank comparison only, so 0–100 and Elo collections never mix raw scores.
Kimi K2.6 wins 17 of 22 task areas we tested; GLM 5.2 takes 5. GLM 5.2 costs 1.1× less per token ($3.76 vs $4.07 per 1M).
GLM 5.2 costs 1.1× less per token ($3.76 vs $4.07 per 1M).
Task by task
| Task area | GLM 5.2 | Kimi K2.6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef / Home Cooking |
#59
/ 126
Usable
|
#7
/ 126
Strong
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Product & Project Management |
#11
/ 110
Excellent
|
#53
/ 110
Strong
|
GLM 5.2 |
| Creative & Comedy | #46 / 110 | #11 / 110 | Kimi K2.6 |
| Executive Assistant |
#43
/ 112
Strong
|
#8
/ 112
Strong
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Research & Competitive Analysis |
#50
/ 110
Usable
|
#19
/ 110
Excellent
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Sales |
#39
/ 110
Usable
|
#15
/ 110
Strong
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Investor & Pitch |
#24
/ 66
Strong
|
#1
/ 66
Strong
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Presentations & Decks |
#25
/ 110
Excellent
|
#2
/ 110
Excellent
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Coding |
#23
/ 115
Strong
|
#5
/ 115
Excellent
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Data & Analytics |
#41
/ 110
Excellent
|
#23
/ 110
Excellent
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Training & Education |
#29
/ 110
Excellent
|
#45
/ 110
Excellent
|
GLM 5.2 |
| AI Strategy |
#34
/ 126
Strong
|
#19
/ 126
Strong
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Legal & HR |
#36
/ 110
Excellent
|
#22
/ 110
Excellent
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Customer Support |
#16
/ 113
Strong
|
#4
/ 113
Strong
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| RAG, Safety & Grounding |
#6
/ 113
Excellent
|
#18
/ 113
Excellent
|
GLM 5.2 |
| Structured Output |
#25
/ 113
Excellent
|
#14
/ 113
Excellent
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Frontend & Landing Pages |
#18
/ 109
Needs editing
|
#8
/ 109
Usable
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Summarization & Meeting Notes |
#9
/ 110
Excellent
|
#3
/ 110
Excellent
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Translation & Localization |
#28
/ 110
Excellent
|
#22
/ 110
Excellent
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Landing Pages |
#26
/ 72
Strong
|
#21
/ 72
Strong
|
Kimi K2.6 |
| Content & Brand |
#19
/ 124
Strong
|
#22
/ 124
Strong
|
GLM 5.2 |
| Knowledge & Docs |
#21
/ 110
Strong
|
#22
/ 110
Strong
|
GLM 5.2 |
Rank = position among every model config we tested in that task area (lower is better). Sorted by biggest gap first.
Same task, both models — judged
Both models answered the same test case; an independent judge graded each. Quotes are the judge's actual rationale.
Sales
Cardiology clinic administrator (sensitive) (Cold Outbound Email)
“The model followed the constraints well, keeping it under 100 words and leading with the prospect's problem. However, it took the negative constraints ('Do not imply... diagnostic claims') too literally and pasted them directly into the email copy ('we do not diagnose or make outcome claims'). This is a classic AI tell that ruins the natural flow and commercial viability of the email.”
“The model perfectly followed all instructions, constraints, and tone guidelines, crafting a highly effective and concise cold email. The low-friction CTA is excellent. The only minor critique is that the opening hook is a direct copy-paste of the prompt's context, but the overall execution is expert-level.”
Frequently asked
Is GLM 5.2 better than Kimi K2.6?
Across 22 task areas we benchmarked, Kimi K2.6 ranks higher in 17 and GLM 5.2 in 5.
Which is cheaper, GLM 5.2 or Kimi K2.6?
GLM 5.2 costs 1.1× less per token ($3.76 vs $4.07 per 1M).
What is GLM 5.2 better at?
GLM 5.2 out-ranks Kimi K2.6 at Product & Project Management, Training & Education, RAG, Safety & Grounding.
What is Kimi K2.6 better at?
Kimi K2.6 out-ranks GLM 5.2 at Chef / Home Cooking, Creative & Comedy, Executive Assistant.
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