Very long inputs
Choose Gemini Robotics ER 2
Gemini Robotics ER 2 reads up to 131k tokens per request, against 16k for North Small Translate.
Gemini Robotics ER 2 vs North Small Translate: price, context and capabilities
Choose Gemini Robotics ER 2 for very long inputs. Choose North Small Translate for the latest release.
In short
- A price comparison is not possible: one of them has no comparable published price.
- Gemini Robotics ER 2 reads more per request: 131k tokens against 16k.
- North Small Translate is the newer model (September 2026, against July 2026).
- Only Gemini Robotics ER 2 offers video input, reasoning.
Which should you choose?
Each answer below comes straight from the published prices, specifications and independent benchmark results.
Latest release
Choose North Small Translate
North Small Translate is the newer release (September 2026, against July 2026 for Gemini Robotics ER 2).
Specifications side by side
| Gemini Robotics ER 2 | North Small Translate | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cohere | |
| Category | Specialised | Specialised |
| Status | Preview | Generally available |
| Headline price | $1.00 / 1M tokens | No data |
| Context window | 131k | 16k |
| Max output | 66k | No data |
| Released | July 2026 | September 2026 |
| Knowledge cutoff | January 2025 | No data |
| Licence | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Capabilities | Video input, Reasoning | No data |
| API model id | gemini-robotics-er-2-preview | north-small-translate-09-2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose Gemini Robotics ER 2 or North Small Translate?
Choose Gemini Robotics ER 2 for very long inputs. Choose North Small Translate for the latest release.
Which is cheaper, Gemini Robotics ER 2 or North Small Translate?
A price comparison is not possible: one of them has no comparable published price.
Which has the larger context window, Gemini Robotics ER 2 or North Small Translate?
Gemini Robotics ER 2 reads more per request: 131k tokens against 16k.
What is the difference between Gemini Robotics ER 2 and North Small Translate?
Gemini Robotics ER 2 is made by Google and North Small Translate by Cohere. A price comparison is not possible: one of them has no comparable published price. Gemini Robotics ER 2 reads more per request: 131k tokens against 16k. North Small Translate is the newer model (September 2026, against July 2026). Only Gemini Robotics ER 2 offers video input, reasoning.
Which is newer, Gemini Robotics ER 2 or North Small Translate?
North Small Translate was released on September 2026 and Gemini Robotics ER 2 on July 2026.