Head-to-head · Laguna
Laguna XS 2.1 vs Laguna S 2.1
Laguna XS 2.1 needs ~22.2 GB at Q4_K_M; Laguna S 2.1 needs ~92.8 GB. That ~70.6 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 3 of the 14 devices below.
Which devices run each
A representative spread across the memory range. Tap a verdict for the full breakdown.
Size at each quantization
* derived from bits-per-weight; unstarred sizes are measured GGUF files.
Bottom line
The larger Laguna S 2.1 needs ~92.8 GB; Laguna XS 2.1 runs on lighter hardware at ~22.2 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs Laguna XS 2.1 · what runs Laguna S 2.1.
FAQ
What is the difference in memory between Laguna XS 2.1 and Laguna S 2.1?
At Q4_K_M, Laguna XS 2.1 needs about 22.2 GB and Laguna S 2.1 needs about 92.8 GB, a difference of ~70.6 GB.
Should I run Laguna XS 2.1 or Laguna S 2.1?
Run Laguna S 2.1 if your hardware has the ~92.8 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run Laguna XS 2.1 (~22.2 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: Laguna XS 2.1 · Laguna S 2.1 · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-08-03. See methodology.