Head-to-head · Video Lab
Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite vs Grok Imagine 1.5
Same 1–15 second native-audio envelope at 480p–1080p. Lite is the lower-rate tier; Grok Imagine 1.5 adds up to seven reference images.
Specs from the live Video Lab catalog · Last reviewed 3 October 2026. No invented scores.
Sourced output
Sample frames from each model.
Catalog specs
Side-by-side from Video Lab.
Duration, resolution, aspect ratios, audio, modes, and controls come from the live model catalog—not from a ranked shoot-out.
Spec
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Duration
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
1–15 seconds
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
1–15 seconds
Resolution
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
480p, 720p, 1080p
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
480p, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratios
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, 2:3, 3:4, 9:16
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, 2:3, 3:4, 9:16
Audio
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Native audio
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Native audio
Modes
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Text prompt, Animate image
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Text prompt, Animate image, References
References
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Not available
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Up to 7
Advanced controls
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
None listed
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
None listed
Verdict
Which one should you try?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 both generate 1–15 second clips at 480p, 720p, or 1080p with native audio, from text or one starting image. Lite is the lower-rate tier and has no reference-image mode. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 adds one to seven references at 480p or 720p. Choose Lite for low-cost drafts and quick social clips; choose Grok Imagine Video 1.5 when a reference pack is the job.
Questions, answered
Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite vs Grok Imagine 1.5 FAQ
What is the difference between Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite and Grok Imagine 1.5?
The listed shot envelope matches: 1–15 seconds, 480p to 1080p, native audio, text, and one start image. Grok Imagine 1.5 adds up to seven reference images. Lite uses less of this month’s generation allowance per second.
Can Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite use reference images?
No. Lite supports text and one starting image. Reference packs stay on Grok Imagine Video 1.5.
Do both generate audio?
Yes. Native audio is always on for both tiers in Video Lab.
How is this pair priced?
Each Clip Studio plan includes a monthly generation allowance. Lite uses less of that allowance per second than Grok Imagine 1.5. See the pricing page for plan details.
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