Grok-4.1 Thinking vs Grok 4.7
Grok 4.7 leads the LLM Stats Score 48.5 to 16.0. Grok 4.7 is 2.0x cheaper per token.
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Which is better?
Grok 4.7 leads the overall LLM Stats Score 48.5 to 16.0, ranking #22 overall.
In the 1 individual benchmarks reported for both models, Grok 4.7 wins 1; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
On price, Grok 4.7 is roughly 2.0x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Grok 4.7 also accepts a larger context window (500,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose Grok-4.1 Thinking
- you want predictable pricing at $3.00/M input and $15.00/M output
Choose Grok 4.7
- overall performance matters — it scores 48.5 and ranks #22 on LLM Stats
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 1 of 1 exact shared results
- cost matters — it's about 2.0x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 500,000 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Sep 2026
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Individual benchmarks
11 reported for Grok-4.1 Thinking · 23 for Grok 4.7
Grok-4.1 Thinking outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Grok 4.7 is better at 1 benchmark (Virology Capabilities Test).
Grok 4.7 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Grok-4.1 Thinking ($3.00/1M tokens) is 1.5x more expensive than Grok 4.7 ($2.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, Grok-4.1 Thinking ($15.00/1M tokens) is 2.5x more expensive than Grok 4.7 ($6.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Grok-4.1 Thinking is more expensive than Grok 4.7.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Grok 4.7 accepts 500,000 input tokens compared to Grok-4.1 Thinking's 256,000 tokens. Only Grok-4.1 Thinking specifies output context (8,000 tokens).
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Both Grok-4.1 Thinking and Grok 4.7 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Grok-4.1 Thinking
Grok 4.7
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.
Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.
Proprietary
Closed source
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Grok-4.1 Thinking was released on 2025-11-17, while Grok 4.7 was released on 2026-09-21.
Grok 4.7 is 10 months newer than Grok-4.1 Thinking.
Nov 17, 2025
10 months ago
Sep 21, 2026
0 days ago
10mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Grok 4.7 has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2026-05-01, while Grok-4.1 Thinking's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm Grok 4.7's training data extends to 2026-05-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without Grok-4.1 Thinking's cutoff date.
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May 2026
Provider Availability
Grok-4.1 Thinking is available from xAI. Grok 4.7 is available from xAI.
Grok-4.1 Thinking
Grok 4.7
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against Grok-4.1 Thinking and Grok 4.7 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about Grok-4.1 Thinking vs Grok 4.7.