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Claude Sonnet 5.5 (batch) vs Grok 4.6

Claude Sonnet 5.5 (batch) is 1.5× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Claude Sonnet 5.5 (batch) accepts the larger context window (1M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (batch)Grok 4.6
ProviderAnthropicSpaceXAI
Input $/1M$1.00$2.00
Output $/1M$5.00$6.00
Blended $/1M$2.00$3.00
Context window1M500K
Max output128K450K
ReleasedSep 2026Aug 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose Claude Sonnet 5.5 (batch) if…
  • Costs less per token — $2.00 vs $3.00 blended
  • Larger context window (1M)
  • Newer model (released Sep 2026)
Choose Grok 4.6 if…
  • No clear advantage on the data we hold.
FAQ
Which is better, Claude Sonnet 5.5 (batch) or Grok 4.6?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Claude Sonnet 5.5 (batch) and Grok 4.6, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Claude Sonnet 5.5 (batch) cheaper than Grok 4.6?
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (batch) is cheaper: $2.00 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $1.00 vs $2.00. Output alone: $5.00 vs $6.00.
What context windows do Claude Sonnet 5.5 (batch) and Grok 4.6 have?
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (batch): 1,000,000 tokens. Grok 4.6: 500,000 tokens.
Who makes Claude Sonnet 5.5 (batch) and Grok 4.6?
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (batch) is made by Anthropic. Grok 4.6 is made by SpaceXAI.
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