Google Gemini 1.5 Pro narrowly beats the xAI Grok 2 in the ai language models category, particularly in battery, scoring 7.0/10 vs 6.3/10. If you want the better overall performer, Google Gemini 1.5 Pro is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the ai language modelscategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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Lower cost = better value. Free = open-source self-hosted.
| Metric | 1.5 Pro | Grok 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Input (Prompt) | ✓$1.25/1M | $2.00/1M |
| Output (Completion) | ✓$5.00/1M | $10.00/1M |
| Open Source | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Context Window (tokens)
| Metric | 1.5 Pro | Grok 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Output | ✓8,192 tok | 4,096 tok |
| Speed | ✓110 tok/s | 100 tok/s |
| Time to First Token | 700ms | ✓600ms |
| Languages | ✓40+ | 25+ |
Higher is better. Industry-standard AI evaluation benchmarks.
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| Feature | 1.5 Pro | Grok 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / Chain-of-Thought | ✕ | ✕ |
| Vision (Image Input) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio Input | ✓ | ✕ |
| Video Input | ✓ | ✕ |
| Image/Audio Output | ✕ | ✕ |
| Function Calling / Tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| JSON Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Web Access | ✕ | ✓ |
| Fine-tuning Support | ✕ | ✕ |
| Batch API | ✓ | ✕ |
| Streaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✕ | ✕ |
| Field | 1.5 Pro | Grok 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | |
| Knowledge Cutoff | 2023-11 | real-time |
| Best For | long contextdocument analysisvideogeneral | current eventsresearchreal time infogeneral |
Buy Google Gemini 1.5 Pro if…
Buy the Google Gemini 1.5 Pro if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Buy xAI Grok 2 if…
The xAI Grok 2 is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Google Gemini 1.5 Pro narrowly beats the xAI Grok 2 in the ai language models category, particularly in battery, scoring 7.0/10 vs 6.3/10. If you want the better overall performer, Google Gemini 1.5 Pro is the clear pick.
Yes, Google Gemini 1.5 Pro scores higher overall (8.9 vs 8.5).
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Buy the Google Gemini 1.5 Pro if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
The xAI Grok 2 is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.