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Grok 2 (1212) vs Grok 4 Fast (Non-Reasoning)

Grok 4 Fast (Non-Reasoning) offers 2.0M tokens context vs 131K tokens, Grok 4 Fast (Non-Reasoning) is more cost-effective, Grok 4 Fast (Non-Reasoning) supports vision. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Grok 2 (1212)

xAI

131K tokens context • $2.00 / $10.00 per 1M tokens

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Grok 4 Fast (Non-Reasoning)

xAI

2.0M tokens context • $0.20 / $0.50 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Grok 2 (1212)
Grok 4 Fast (Non-Reasoning)
Provider
xAI
xAI
Context Window
131K tokens
2.0M tokens
Max Output Tokens
8K tokens
30K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$2.00
$0.20
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$10.00
$0.50
Release Date
Dec 2024
Sep 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Grok 2 (1212)
Grok 4 Fast (Non-Reasoning)
Text Generation
Function Calling
Vision
File Attachments

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Grok 2 (1212) if:

    Choose Grok 4 Fast (Non-Reasoning) if:

    • • You need a larger context window
    • • Cost efficiency is a priority