xAI
Grok 4.2
A model with native tool use and real-time search integration that is designed for rapid learning and weekly improvement.
Our editorial assessment as of Jun 4, 2026, based on the public sources listed below.
Overall rank
#18
Tier
A
Score
84.0
Main category
Chat
Strengths
- Integrates real-time data for up-to-date responses.
- Ranked in the top tier of the Arena Elo ratings for human preference.
- Focuses on multi-agent complex reasoning.
Considerations
- Fewer public benchmark details compared to competitors.
- Access is tied to a subscription service rather than per-token API pricing.
Price
Available via SuperGrok and Premium+ subscription
Score breakdown
Performance
86.0
Reputation
88.0
Price
60.0
Recency
95.0
Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
Sources
- TeamDay.ai Frontier AI Models 2026Accessed: 2026-06-03
- Technical Performance | 2026 AI Index Report | Stanford HAIAccessed: 2026-06-03
- xAI NewsAccessed: 2026-05-26
- AI Models in 2026: Which One Should You Actually Use?Accessed: 2026-05-26
- Introducing the AI Frontier Model Tracker | DemandSphereAccessed: 2026-05-26
- 15 Best AI Models in 2026 for Every Use Case: APIs vs Open WeightsAccessed: 2026-05-13
- Zapier best AI chatbots 2026Accessed: 2026-04-21
- FirstPageSage market share April 2026Accessed: 2026-04-21
- xAI — Models and PricingAccessed: 2026-04-19