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Legacy evaluation · V1

Grok Imagine 1.0 vs Veo 3 Fast

By Megaton TeamJuly 22, 2026

Grok Imagine 1.0 is the better overall choice over Veo 3 Fast. It scores higher in nearly every quality category shown and costs less.

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Grok Imagine 1.0
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Our verdict

Grok Imagine 1.0 is the better choice

Grok Imagine 1.0 scores higher than Veo 3 Fast in nearly every quality category shown. Its biggest lead is in 2D animation, and it also costs less.

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Grok Imagine 1.0

58.0Overall score
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Price per minute
$4.20/min
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Veo 3 Fast

48.0Overall score
Rank
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Price per minute
$6.00/min

Best for

Highest overall score

Grok Imagine 1.0

Grok Imagine 1.0 leads the overall score by 10.0 points.

The overall score does not measure file reliability.

Best for

More readable text

Grok Imagine 1.0

Grok Imagine 1.0 leads by 24.0 points.

Long or moving text still needs manual review.

Best for

Lower generation cost

Grok Imagine 1.0

Grok Imagine 1.0 runs $4.20/min, against $6/min for Veo 3 Fast.

Provider prices can change.

Best for

Built-in audio

Veo 3 Fast

Veo 3 Fast generates audio with the video; Grok Imagine 1.0 does not.

This comparison does not score audio quality.

122
videos rated
3,538
measurements
488
ratings
July 22, 2026
last updated

Reviewer scores

Scores by category

Grok Imagine 1.0 wins 11 of 12 categories head-to-head. Each bar is the reviewer score out of 100.

Biggest gap2D Animation: Grok Imagine 1.0 ahead by 34.0 points.
Closest categoryObjects: Grok Imagine 1.0 ahead by 0.8 points.

Head-to-head scores

12 categories rated head-to-head

Grok Imagine 1.0Veo 3 Fast
Physics
40.4
42.0
Prompt Adherence
66.7
48.0
Logic Consistency
66.7
40.7
Scene Consistency
54.9
50.0
Cinematography
60.7
48.7
2D Animation
71.7
37.7
3D Animation
85.0
51.3
Human
65.6
53.2
Actor Performance
64.0
56.7
Objects
54.7
53.9
Animals
53.6
46.0
Text Fidelity
69.0
45.0

Technical reliability

How reliably does each model deliver clean video?

These checks look for freezes, bad framing, compression problems, and unstable motion. They are kept separate from the reviewer scores above.

Grok Imagine 1.0
No reliability results available
Veo 3 Fast
122 videos rated · Jul 2026

File reliability checks

Playback, framing, and motion stability

Grok Imagine 1.0Veo 3 Fast
Technical cleanliness
Not published
49.0%

Clips with no freezes, bad framing, or severe compression problems.

Freeze-free playback
Not published
88.0%

Clips that play without stalls or frozen frames.

Clean framing
Not published
80.0%

Clips without unexpected black bars or cropped edges.

Motion stability
Not published
66.0

How consistently surfaces hold their shape and texture while moving.

Edge stability
Not published
80.0

How consistently object outlines remain clean while moving.

Side-by-side video tests

Matched outputs, side by side

Each row uses the same evaluation input for both models. The underlying prompt and decision record are reserved for the full report.

Video test 1

Text

Spelling, letter shape, spacing, and whether the words remain stable while the scene moves.

Related category score

Grok Imagine 1.0 leads here by 24.0 points.

Matched Text outputs from Grok Imagine 1.0 and Veo 3 Fast
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Video test 2

Physics

Weight, contact, momentum, and whether objects continue to behave consistently from frame to frame.

Related category score

Veo 3 Fast leads here by 1.7 points.

Matched Physics outputs from Grok Imagine 1.0 and Veo 3 Fast
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Video test 3

Cinematography

Framing, camera movement, lighting continuity, and whether the visual treatment follows the prompt.

Related category score

Grok Imagine 1.0 leads here by 12.0 points.

Matched Cinematography outputs from Grok Imagine 1.0 and Veo 3 Fast
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Capabilities

Inputs and outputs

See full Grok Imagine 1.0 detailsSee full Veo 3 Fast details
CapabilityGrok Imagine 1.0Veo 3 Fast
Text inputYesYes
Image inputYesYes
Video inputYesNo
Audio inputNoNo
Image outputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes

FAQ

Common questions

Is Grok Imagine 1.0 better than Veo 3 Fast?

Grok Imagine 1.0 is better overall and leads most quality categories.

Is Grok Imagine 1.0 cheaper than Veo 3 Fast?

Grok Imagine 1.0 costs less at $4.20 per minute, compared with $6 for Veo 3 Fast.

Does Grok Imagine 1.0 generate audio?

No, Grok Imagine 1.0 does not include audio output.

Does Veo 3 Fast generate audio?

Yes, Veo 3 Fast includes audio output.

Which model makes longer clips, Grok Imagine 1.0 or Veo 3 Fast?

Grok Imagine 1.0 supports longer clips at 15 seconds, compared with 8 seconds for Veo 3 Fast.

Which model scores higher on 2D Animation, Grok Imagine 1.0 or Veo 3 Fast?

Grok Imagine 1.0 scores higher for 2D animation.

Which model scores higher on 3D Animation, Grok Imagine 1.0 or Veo 3 Fast?

Grok Imagine 1.0 scores higher for 3D animation.

How are Grok Imagine 1.0 and Veo 3 Fast compared?

Megaton gives both models the same prompts and compares the resulting videos. Price, audio support, and maximum clip length are also checked.

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Methodology

How we tested Grok Imagine 1.0 and Veo 3 Fast

We score two things separately: how good the video looks to a reviewer, and how reliably the file itself holds up. A model can make great-looking footage and still deliver clips with freezes, bad framing, or unstable motion.

We test every model with v-benchmark v2.0, our benchmark for AI video models — the same prompts, professional reviewers, and automated reliability checks behind every score here.

Reviewer scores
Both models receive the same prompts. Professional reviewers score how well each video follows the prompt and handles motion, composition, people, objects, animals, animation, and on-screen text. Scores use a 0-100 scale.
File reliability
Automated checks review 122 clips for freezes, bad framing, compression problems, unstable motion, distorted geometry, exposure problems, and invalid file properties.
Missing scores
Categories with a score for only one model are shown but excluded from the head-to-head win count. Price and generation speed stay separate because they use different units.
Last updated
Reviewer scores and rankings use results from July 22, 2026. Reliability results use the latest completed test for each model. Provider prices and rankings can change.
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