Grok 4.5 vs Grok 4.20 (Reasoning)
Grok 4.20 (Reasoning) is cheaper on output tokens, while Grok 4.20 (Reasoning) offers a larger context window. Choose Grok 4.5 or Grok 4.20 (Reasoning) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Grok 4.5 | Grok 4.20 (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | xAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $2.00 | $1.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $6.00 | $2.50 |
| Context window | 500K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Jul 2026 | Mar 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.