LiquidAI: LFM2-24B-A2B
Analysis Summary
LiquidAI LFM2-24B-A2B is a text-only model with a 128K context window and exceptionally low listed input and output rates of $0.03 and $0.12. Its measured reasoning and instruction-following results are limited, and the supplied record does not list tool use, function calling, or multimodal input. The low cost is its clearest business advantage.
That profile may justify testing it for simple, high-volume tasks where mistakes are inexpensive and outputs can be checked. It is not a strong choice for complex analysis, client-facing content without review, or workflows that need tools and multimodal inputs. The measured results give teams evidence to keep its scope narrow rather than assuming its low price makes it an effective general-purpose option. Use it only where a task-specific evaluation confirms adequate quality.
Assessed September 23, 2026
Editorial notes
LFM2-24B-A2B has very low listed rates and a 128K context window, but its measured reasoning and instruction-following results are limited. It is better suited to simple, low-risk tasks than demanding client work.
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DFO Verdict
LFM2-24B-A2B has very low listed rates and a 128K context window, but its measured reasoning and instruction-following results are limited. It is better suited to simple, low-risk tasks than demanding client work.
Benchmarks
Artificial Analysis data refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Arena ratings from the Oct 20, 2026 text leaderboard, with style control. Bars: magenta = reasoning, ink = coding and agents, cyan = instructions and long context.
Artificial Analysis has not published coding or agentic results for LiquidAI: LFM2-24B-A2B yet. Until it does, the model sits below tested models on the Coding and AI Agents lists.
How LiquidAI: LFM2-24B-A2B compares
LiquidAI: LFM2-24B-A2B ranks #365 of 442 AI models we track for overall intelligence. Its 128K-token context window is larger than 37% of the models we list. At $0.03 per million input tokens it is cheaper than 76% of comparable models.
Dark bar = input · light bar = output, scaled to the priciest peer.
1M tokens ≈ 8 full-length novels or ~2,500 pages of business documents in a single request.
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.03 | $0.000030 |
| Output | $0.12 | $0.000120 |
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Talk to our teamAbout LiquidAI: LFM2-24B-A2B
LFM2-24B-A2B is the largest model in the LFM2 family of hybrid architectures designed for efficient on-device deployment. Built as a 24B parameter Mixture-of-Experts model with only 2B active parameters per..
Frequently asked questions about LiquidAI: LFM2-24B-A2B
How much does LiquidAI: LFM2-24B-A2B cost?
LiquidAI: LFM2-24B-A2B costs $0.03 per million input tokens and $0.12 per million output tokens.
What is the context window of LiquidAI: LFM2-24B-A2B?
LiquidAI: LFM2-24B-A2B has a context window of 128,000 tokens (128K).
Who created LiquidAI: LFM2-24B-A2B?
LiquidAI: LFM2-24B-A2B is developed by LiquidAI and was released on February 25, 2026.