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Grok 4.5 Is Actually Quite Impressive

AI Automation Station16 July 2026Watch on YouTube

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Ep. 3 · Grok-modellen: xAI Updates

Reviews en analyses van de nieuwste Grok-modellen van xAI, inclusief prestaties en positionering.

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What you'll learn

  • Grok 4.5 ranks above Opus 4.8 and Fable 5 on the SWE Marathon benchmark, which surprised the reviewer.
  • The model uses 4 and 1/2 times fewer tokens than Opus 4.8 for comparable tasks, according to the maker.
  • The terminal version installs with a single-line curl command and resembles tools like Kilo Code and Open Code.
  • Grok can pull live satellite and asteroid data from sources including NASA, CelesTrak and JPL to display in a web app.
  • The free plan has a daily limit; Super Grok costs about $30 a month according to the maker.

Frequently asked questions

How does Grok 4.5 perform on coding benchmarks?
On SWE Marathon, Grok 4.5 ranks above Opus 4.8 and Fable 5. On DeepSWE 1.1 it sits above GLM 5.2 and just below Opus 4.8, and on Terminal Bench 2.1 it comes close to Fable 5 Max and GPT 5.5 in extra high mode.
What does Grok 4.5 cost?
Grok 4.5 costs $2 per million input tokens and $6 per million output tokens. For a Super Grok subscription, the channel's maker expects about $30 a month.
Was Grok 4.5 available in the Netherlands at launch?
No. At release on July 8, 2026, Grok 4.5 was unavailable in the EU because of EU AI Act requirements. Since July 17, 2026 the API has been accessible in the EU.

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