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GPT-6.1 Sol vs Grok 4.7

GPT-6.1 Sol (OpenAI) and Grok 4.7 (xAI) are both in Chat with all AI's model menu. Here's how they differ in practice, which to pick for which task, and how to compare them on your own prompt in seconds.

Updated November 13, 20262 min read

At a glance

GPT-6.1 SolGrok 4.7
Made byOpenAIxAI
Group in the menuComplex workComplex work
SpeedMediumFast
Best forDebugging and code reasoning, Analysis of long pages and reportsBlunt feedback on ideas and drafts, Brainstorming lots of options fast
On ProUnlimited (fair use)Unlimited (fair use)
Separate subscription needed?No — includedNo — included

Quick verdict

  • Coding: GPT-6.1 Sol usually has the edge.
  • Writing: GPT-6.1 Sol usually has the edge.
  • Speed: Grok 4.7 usually has the edge.
  • Hard reasoning: GPT-6.1 Sol usually has the edge.
  • Brainstorming: Grok 4.7 usually has the edge.

Verdicts reflect how these models are generally positioned and reported in 2026. Your own prompts are the best test.

Where GPT-6.1 Sol shines

  • Strong multi-step reasoning
  • Good at planning before answering
  • Reliable with structured output
  • Efficient for heavy daily use on Pro

Where Grok 4.7 shines

  • Direct answers with less hedging
  • Personality and humor when you want it
  • Fast iterations in long chats
  • Good at generating many variations

Watch-outs

GPT-6.1 Sol

  • Slower than Luna and Terra — worth it for hard tasks
  • Long answers by default; ask for brevity if needed
  • Still double-check facts and code before shipping

Grok 4.7

  • In this extension Grok has no access to X or live search
  • Direct style may need softening for formal writing
  • Check sensitive facts with a second model

Prompts to test both

Find the bug in this code and explain the root cause before the fix.
Be brutally honest: what's weak about this landing page copy?

Send a prompt with one model, then switch the model and press Regenerate. Each answer is labelled with the model that wrote it.

Bottom line

Choose GPT-6.1 Sol for debugging and code reasoning and analysis of long pages and reports. Choose Grok 4.7 for blunt feedback on ideas and drafts and brainstorming lots of options fast. They come from different labs, so using both is a great way to catch mistakes.

Frequently asked questions

Is GPT-6.1 Sol better than Grok 4.7?

It depends on the task. GPT-6.1 Sol is strongest at debugging and code reasoning; Grok 4.7 shines at blunt feedback on ideas and drafts. The quickest way to know is to ask both the same question — in Chat with all AI that's one model switch.

Which is faster, GPT-6.1 Sol or Grok 4.7?

In practice GPT-6.1 Sol is medium and Grok 4.7 is fast. Real speed also depends on answer length and load.

Can I use GPT-6.1 Sol and Grok 4.7 with one subscription?

Yes. Both are in Chat with all AI. Try them with 3 free requests; Pro covers both.

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