Google: Gemma 2 27B
Gemma 2 27B is a previous Google open-weight snapshot, not the live Gemma default. ai.google.dev/gemma now leads the open family at Gemma 4. This site already has Gemma 4 26B A4B.
Compare leftover Gemma 2 9B if you wanted the leftover smaller twin, and Gemma 4 26B A4B if you wanted the live open path.
Key Features
- Previous Gemma 2 snapshot: older copy treated 27B as a current open model. Confirm the Gemma 4 page before you hard-code it.
- Not the 2026 Gemma lead: Live docs lead with Gemma 4.
- Website should not be gemini.google.com: Point at ai.google.dev/gemma.
- No invented 2026 dollar row: Confirm first-party cards before you quote a hosted 27B price.
Use Cases
- People with a Gemma 2 27B bookmark who need the catalog corrected.
- People who were about to call Gemma 2 the current open Google model.
Pricing
First-party pages on 2026-08-18.
| Piece | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gemma 2 27B | Previous snapshot | Confirm ai.google.dev/gemma. |
| Live open path | Gemma 4 | Gemma 4 26B A4B. |
If a leftover blog still calls Gemma 2 27B the current open Google model, treat Gemma 4 as the correction.
Getting Started
- Open ai.google.dev/gemma before you hard-code Gemma 2 27B.
- Confirm Gemma 4 26B A4B if you wanted the live open path.
- Confirm leftover Gemma 2 9B if you wanted the leftover smaller twin.
- Do not paste "current open Gemini twin" into a 2026 deck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gemma 2 27B still the open Google default?
No. Live docs lead with Gemma 4.
Same as Gemma 2 9B?
No. Gemma 2 9B is the leftover smaller twin.
Same as Gemma 4?
No. Gemma 4 26B A4B is the live open path on this site.
Alternatives
- Gemma 4 26B A4B: Live Gemma 4 open path.
- Gemma 2 9B: Leftover smaller Gemma 2 twin.
- Gemini 3.7 Flash: Live Gemini Flash if you wandered here for a current hosted model.
Tips
- Call Gemma 2 27B a previous snapshot, not the current open default.
- Point new open Gemma work at Gemma 4.
- Confirm first-party cards before you invent a hosted dollar row.
Conclusion
Gemma 2 27B is a leftover open snapshot, not the 2026 Gemma default. Start at ai.google.dev/gemma, then decide whether Gemma 4 26B A4B already covers the path you need.
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