Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-reasoning)
Analysis Summary
Nova 2.0 Lite (Non-reasoning) sits in the Efficient tier on our leaderboard, ranked #198 of 556 published models on overall intelligence. At $0.300 input and $2.50 output per 1M tokens, it is among the most expensive on the market.
Editorial notes
Amazon Nova 2.0 Lite delivers modest general capability at a low price point, but intelligence and coding benchmarks are well below mid-tier thresholds, limiting its usefulness for complex business tasks.
Assessed May 14, 2026
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Performance Profile
Performance Indices
Source: Artificial Analysis
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Model Information
| Provider | Amazon |
| Release Date | October 29, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.30 | $0.000300 |
| Output | $2.50 | $0.002500 |
