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Veo 3 vs Grok Imagine 1.0

By Megaton TeamJuly 22, 2026

Veo 3 is the better overall choice over Grok Imagine 1.0. It has the higher overall score.

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Our verdict

Veo 3 is the better choice

Veo 3 has a higher overall score than Grok Imagine 1.0. Its biggest lead is in motion and physical behavior, and it also is the only model here with audio output.

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Veo 3

60.0Overall score
Rank
#5
Price per minute
$24.00/min
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Grok Imagine 1.0

58.0Overall score
Rank
#7
Price per minute
$4.20/min

Best for

Highest overall score

Veo 3

Veo 3 leads the overall score by 2.0 points.

The overall score does not measure file reliability.

Best for

More readable text

Grok Imagine 1.0

Grok Imagine 1.0 leads by 26.3 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 $24/min for Veo 3.

Provider prices can change.

Best for

Built-in audio

Veo 3

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

This comparison does not score audio quality.

163
videos rated
4,727
measurements
652
ratings
July 22, 2026
last updated

Reviewer scores

Scores by category

Veo 3 wins 4 of 14 categories head-to-head. Each bar is the reviewer score out of 100.

Biggest gapText Fidelity: Grok Imagine 1.0 ahead by 26.3 points.
Closest categoryCinematography: Grok Imagine 1.0 ahead by 4.8 points.

Head-to-head scores

14 categories rated head-to-head

Veo 3Grok Imagine 1.0
Physics
58.2
40.4
Prompt Adherence
54.0
66.7
Logic Consistency
53.2
66.7
Scene Consistency
70.7
54.9
Cinematography
55.9
60.7
2D Animation
53.0
71.7
3D Animation
64.0
85.0
Anime Animation
49.7
61.0
Human
54.7
65.6
Hands
50.0
59.7
Actor Performance
45.0
64.0
Objects
67.6
54.7
Animals
63.3
53.6
Text Fidelity
42.7
69.0

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.

Veo 3
122 videos rated · Jul 2026
Grok Imagine 1.0
41 videos rated · Jul 2026

File reliability checks

Playback, framing, and motion stability

Veo 3Grok Imagine 1.0

Veo 3's biggest lead: Motion stability, 70.0 versus 20.0.

Grok Imagine 1.0's biggest lead: Clean framing, 98.0% versus 83.0%.

Technical cleanliness
57.0%
61.0%

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

Freeze-free playback
93.0%
95.0%

Clips that play without stalls or frozen frames.

Clean framing
83.0%
98.0%

Clips without unexpected black bars or cropped edges.

Motion stability
70.0
20.0

How consistently surfaces hold their shape and texture while moving.

Edge stability
80.0
51.0

How consistently object outlines remain clean while moving.

Side-by-side video tests

Same prompt, side by side

Both videos in each row were generated from the prompt shown. Watch them side by side to compare how each model handled the same request.

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 26.3 points.

Show the full prompt

Street-level Tokyo: kanji, hiragana, katakana everywhere. Shop signs, vending machines, posters we follow a woman walking down the street.

Text videos generated from the same prompt by Veo 3 and Grok Imagine 1.0
Veo 3
Grok Imagine 1.0

Video test 2

Physics

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

Related category score

Veo 3 leads here by 17.8 points.

Show the full prompt

Close-up: a match strikes, flares to life, lights a candle. The match head, the flame birth, the wick catching. Material accuracy across wood, phosphorus, wax, fire.

Physics videos generated from the same prompt by Veo 3 and Grok Imagine 1.0
Veo 3
Grok Imagine 1.0

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 4.8 points.

Show the full prompt

POV from inside a car trunk looking up at three figures who've just opened it. Wide lens, dramatic lighting from below, the perspective is specific and iconic.

Cinematography videos generated from the same prompt by Veo 3 and Grok Imagine 1.0
Veo 3
Grok Imagine 1.0

Capabilities

Inputs and outputs

See full Veo 3 detailsSee full Grok Imagine 1.0 details
CapabilityVeo 3Grok Imagine 1.0
Text inputYesYes
Image inputYesYes
Video inputNoYes
Audio inputNoNo
Image outputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo

FAQ

Common questions

Is Veo 3 better than Grok Imagine 1.0?

Veo 3 is better overall and leads the broader mix of quality categories.

Is Veo 3 cheaper than Grok Imagine 1.0?

Grok Imagine 1.0 costs less at $4.20 per minute, compared with $24 for Veo 3.

Does Veo 3 generate audio?

Yes, Veo 3 includes audio output.

Does Grok Imagine 1.0 generate audio?

No, Grok Imagine 1.0 does not include audio output.

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

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

Which model scores higher on Text Fidelity, Veo 3 or Grok Imagine 1.0?

Grok Imagine 1.0 scores higher for text rendering.

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

Grok Imagine 1.0 scores higher for 3D animation.

How are Veo 3 and Grok Imagine 1.0 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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Veo 3 vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-VideoGooglePika60.0 / 26.0
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Grok Imagine 1.0 vs Infinity StarxaiFoundationVision58.0 / 24.0

Methodology

How we tested Veo 3 and Grok Imagine 1.0

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.

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 163 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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