GPT 4o Mini vs Grok 4.5
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Frequently Asked Questions: GPT 4o Mini vs Grok 4.5▼
Which is better, GPT 4o Mini or Grok 4.5?
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Based on the Capability Index, Grok 4.5 scores higher (88.5 vs 60.8). However, "better" depends on your use case — pricing, speed, context window, and specific capability needs all matter.
Which is cheaper, GPT 4o Mini or Grok 4.5?
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GPT 4o Mini has a lower blended cost. GPT 4o Mini: $0.15 input / $0.60 output. Grok 4.5: $2.00 input / $6.00 output.
Which has a larger context window, GPT 4o Mini or Grok 4.5?
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Grok 4.5 has a larger context window: GPT 4o Mini supports 128K tokens vs Grok 4.5 at 500K tokens.
Do both GPT 4o Mini and Grok 4.5 support vision?
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Yes, both GPT 4o Mini and Grok 4.5 support vision/image input.
What are the key differences between GPT 4o Mini and Grok 4.5?
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Key differences: Grok 4.5 has a notably higher capability index (27.7 point gap); GPT 4o Mini is significantly cheaper; only Grok 4.5 offers extended reasoning mode. Compare full specs on this page.
Which model should I choose for my use case?
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If cost is your priority, choose the cheaper option. If you need the highest intelligence for complex tasks, pick the higher-scoring model. For long documents or codebases, choose the larger context window. You can try both GPT 4o Mini and Grok 4.5 for free on idapt.app to see which performs better for your specific needs.