Gemma 2 27B vs Grok-1.5V
Gemma 2 27B and Grok-1.5V are closely matched at -0.7 and -0.8 on the LLM Stats Score.
Google · xAI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
Gemma 2 27B and Grok-1.5V are closely matched on the overall LLM Stats Score at -0.7 and -0.8.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose Gemma 2 27B
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jun 2024
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Choose Grok-1.5V
- you are already invested in the xAI ecosystem
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Individual benchmarks
16 reported for Gemma 2 27B · 7 for Grok-1.5V
Gemma 2 27B and Grok-1.5Vdon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Grok-1.5V supports multimodal inputs, whereas Gemma 2 27B does not.
Grok-1.5V can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
Gemma 2 27B
Grok-1.5V
License
Usage and distribution terms
Gemma 2 27B is licensed under Gemma, while Grok-1.5V uses a proprietary license.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Gemma
Open weights
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Gemma 2 27B was released on 2024-06-27, while Grok-1.5V was released on 2024-04-12.
Gemma 2 27B is 3 months newer than Grok-1.5V.
Jun 27, 2024
2.3 years ago
2mo newerApr 12, 2024
2.5 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against Gemma 2 27B and Grok-1.5V side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about Gemma 2 27B vs Grok-1.5V.