Grok 4.3 vs MiniMax M2.1
| Spec | Grok 4.3 | MiniMax M2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Respan Index | 22.3 (#107) | 22.6 (#106) |
| Blended price per 1M | $1.25 | $0.525 |
| Context window | 1M | 205K |
| Input / output per 1M | $1 / $2 | $0.3 / $1.2 |
| Max output | - | - |
| Input | text, vision | text |
| Released | - | 2025-12-22 |
Respan Index by category
Each category is scored 0 to 100, and how far ahead the winner is. Leads under a point are close to even.
| Category | Grok 4.3 | MiniMax M2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Coding | 5.5 Grok 4.3 | 10.2 MiniMax M2.1 |
| Agents | 5.0 Grok 4.3 | 21.8 MiniMax M2.1 |
| Reasoning | 35.8 Grok 4.3 | 22.8 MiniMax M2.1 |
| Knowledge & language | 33.0 Grok 4.3 | 19.6* MiniMax M2.1 |
| Human preference | 49.6 Grok 4.3 | 46.4* MiniMax M2.1 |
* Estimated: no published scores in that category. How the Respan Index works
FAQ
Is Grok 4.3 better than MiniMax M2.1?
MiniMax M2.1 scores 22.6 on the Respan Index (#106), ahead of Grok 4.3 at 22.3 (#107). MiniMax M2.1 is 2.4x cheaper per token at list price.
Which is cheaper, Grok 4.3 or MiniMax M2.1?
Grok 4.3 lists at $1 input and $2 output per 1M tokens; MiniMax M2.1 at $0.3 and $1.2. MiniMax M2.1 is 2.4x cheaper per token at list price.
Which has the larger context window?
Grok 4.3 accepts 1M tokens and MiniMax M2.1 205K tokens.