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Legacy evaluation · V1

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
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Price per minute
$24.00/min
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Grok Imagine 1.0

58.0Overall score
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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.

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Reviewer scores

Scores by category

Veo 3 wins 4 of 12 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

12 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
Human
54.7
65.6
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
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Grok Imagine 1.0
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File reliability checks

Playback, framing, and motion stability

Veo 3Grok Imagine 1.0
Technical cleanliness
57.0%
Not published

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

Freeze-free playback
93.0%
Not published

Clips that play without stalls or frozen frames.

Clean framing
83.0%
Not published

Clips without unexpected black bars or cropped edges.

Motion stability
70.0
Not published

How consistently surfaces hold their shape and texture while moving.

Edge stability
80.0
Not published

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 26.3 points.

Matched Text outputs from Veo 3 and Grok Imagine 1.0
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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 leads here by 17.8 points.

Matched Physics outputs from Veo 3 and Grok Imagine 1.0
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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 4.8 points.

Matched Cinematography outputs from Veo 3 and Grok Imagine 1.0
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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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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.

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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