Grok 4.2 (Reasoning)
Pricing & Specs
xAI · $1.25 input / $2.5 output per 1M tokens · 2M context window
The per-token price never tells the full story. A typical task (1K input + 500 output tokens) on Grok 4.2 (Reasoning) costs about $0.0025 — roughly $2.50 per 1,000 runs. But if it needs 3x the tokens of a cheaper model to match quality on YOUR task, the economics flip. The only way to know is to benchmark it on your actual workload.
Grok 4.2 (Reasoning) API Pricing
| Tokens | Price |
|---|---|
| Input | $1.25 / 1M tokens |
| Output | $2.5 / 1M tokens |
| Cached input | $0.2 / 1M tokens |
Cached input tokens are billed when caching is enabled.
What that means in practice
Grok 4.2 (Reasoning) Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Context window | 2M tokens |
| Input modalities | text, image |
| Output modalities | text |
| Reasoning model | No |
| Tool / function calling | Yes |
| JSON mode | Yes |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Prompt caching | Yes |
| Batch API | No |
FAQ
How much does Grok 4.2 (Reasoning) cost?
Grok 4.2 (Reasoning) costs $1.25 per 1M input tokens and $2.5 per 1M output tokens ($0.2 per 1M cached input tokens).
What is Grok 4.2 (Reasoning)'s context window?
Grok 4.2 (Reasoning) has a 2M-token context window.
Can I test Grok 4.2 (Reasoning) on my own task?
Yes. OpenMark lets you benchmark Grok 4.2 (Reasoning) against 100+ models on your own task with real API calls — no API keys needed, free tier available.
Is Grok 4.2 (Reasoning) the right model for YOUR task?
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