Qwen3 Max vs Grok 4.2 Fast
Both have similar output pricing, while Grok 4.2 Fast offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3 Max or Grok 4.2 Fast based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 Max | Grok 4.2 Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | ZenMux |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Context window | 262K | 2M |
| Parameters | 1T | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Mar 2026 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 72.6 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 142 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1413 | — |
FAQ
Is Qwen3 Max or Grok 4.2 Fast cheaper?
Qwen3 Max and Grok 4.2 Fast have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3 Max or Grok 4.2 Fast?
Grok 4.2 Fast has the larger context window (2M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.