Model Comparison

MiniMax M2.7 vs Grok 4.3Which is better in 2026?

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. MiniMax M2.7 is 3.0x cheaper per token.

Verdict: MiniMax M2.7 vs Grok 4.3 — which is better?

MiniMax M2.7 (by MiniMax) and Grok 4.3 (by xAI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

MiniMax M2.7 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GDPval-AA), while Grok 4.3 is better at 1 benchmark (Finance Agent v2). Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

On price, MiniMax M2.7 is roughly 3.0x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Grok 4.3 also accepts a larger context window (1,000,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Choose MiniMax M2.7 if…

  • cost matters — it's about 3.0x cheaper per token
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Grok 4.3 if…

  • you process long inputs — it offers a 1,000,000 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped May 2026

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

2 benchmarks

MiniMax M2.7 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GDPval-AA), while Grok 4.3 is better at 1 benchmark (Finance Agent v2).

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

MiniMax M2.7 costs less

For input processing, MiniMax M2.7 ($0.30/1M tokens) is 4.2x cheaper than Grok 4.3 ($1.25/1M tokens).

For output processing, MiniMax M2.7 ($1.20/1M tokens) is 2.1x cheaper than Grok 4.3 ($2.50/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Grok 4.3 is more expensive than MiniMax M2.7.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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MiniMax
MiniMax M2.7
Input tokens$0.30
Output tokens$1.20
Best providerFireworks
xAI
Grok 4.3
Input tokens$1.25
Output tokens$2.50
Best providerxAI
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Grok 4.3 accepts 1,000,000 input tokens compared to MiniMax M2.7's 196,608 tokens. Only MiniMax M2.7 specifies output context (196,608 tokens).

MiniMax
MiniMax M2.7
Input196,608 tokens
Output196,608 tokens
xAI
Grok 4.3
Input1,000,000 tokens
Output- tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

MiniMax M2.7 is licensed under MIT, while Grok 4.3 uses a proprietary license.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

MiniMax M2.7

MIT

Open weights

Grok 4.3

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

MiniMax M2.7 was released on 2026-03-18, while Grok 4.3 was released on 2026-05-06.

Grok 4.3 is 2 months newer than MiniMax M2.7.

MiniMax M2.7

Mar 18, 2026

4 months ago

Grok 4.3

May 6, 2026

2 months ago

1mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

MiniMax M2.7 is available from Fireworks, MiniMax, Novita. Grok 4.3 is available from xAI.

MiniMax M2.7

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Fireworks
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M
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MiniMax
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M
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Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M

Grok 4.3

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xAI
Input Price:Input: $1.25/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.50/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

MiniMax
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Has open weights
Higher GDPval-AA score (39.3% vs 36.7%)
xAI
Larger context window (1,000,000 tokens)
Higher Finance Agent v2 score (37.7% vs 27.9%)

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against MiniMax M2.7 and Grok 4.3 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

MiniMax M2.7
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Grok 4.3
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FAQ

Common questions about MiniMax M2.7 vs Grok 4.3.

Which is better, MiniMax M2.7 or Grok 4.3?

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. MiniMax M2.7 is made by MiniMax and Grok 4.3 is made by xAI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does MiniMax M2.7 compare to Grok 4.3 in benchmarks?

MiniMax M2.7 scores SWE-bench Multilingual: 76.5%, MLE-Bench Lite: 66.6%, MM-ClawBench: 62.7%, Terminal-Bench 2.0: 57.0%, SWE-Bench Pro: 56.2%. Grok 4.3 scores Finance Agent v2: 37.7%, GDPval-AA: 36.7%.

Is MiniMax M2.7 cheaper than Grok 4.3?

MiniMax M2.7 is 4.2x cheaper for input tokens. MiniMax M2.7 costs $0.30/M input and $1.20/M output via fireworks. Grok 4.3 costs $1.25/M input and $2.50/M output via xai.

What are the context window sizes for MiniMax M2.7 and Grok 4.3?

MiniMax M2.7 supports 197K tokens and Grok 4.3 supports 1.0M tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between MiniMax M2.7 and Grok 4.3?

Key differences include context window (197K vs 1.0M), input pricing ($0.30 vs $1.25/M), licensing (MIT vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes MiniMax M2.7 and Grok 4.3?

MiniMax M2.7 is developed by MiniMax and Grok 4.3 is developed by xAI.

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