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Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs LTX-2.5 Fast

Compare Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and LTX-2.5 Fast using the same provider-sourced video generation rubric. No mystery score and no invented benchmark ranking.

Facts checked September 4, 2026

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Estimates exclude taxes, tools, cache storage/writes, free allowances and custom discounts. Image estimates cover output only, not prompt or reference-image charges. Quality modes differ by model. Unlisted settings are not treated as free.

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ModelEstimated total (USD)
Grok Imagine Video 1.5SpaceXAINo reviewed rate
LTX-2.5 FastLightricksNo reviewed rate

Quick take

Grok Imagine Video 1.5

SpaceXAI's current video model for turning text, images, or references into short clips with optional generated speech and sound.

Best for

  • Short sound-on marketing clips
  • Grok-based image and video workflows
  • Reference-guided video experiments

Watch out for

Reference-to-video output is capped at 720p, generated download URLs are temporary, and complex requests can take several minutes to complete.

LTX-2.5 Fast

LTX's speed-optimized video model for text, image, or audio input, native sound, automatic duration, and output up to 4K.

Best for

  • Fast video experiments with native audio
  • Portrait or landscape output up to 4K
  • Prompt-driven multi-shot clips with automatic duration

Watch out for

Fast does not mean every 4K job finishes instantly. Price grows from $0.09 to $0.30 per generated second, and permitted duration depends on resolution and frame rate.

Compare the published facts

Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs LTX-2.5 Fast

Values use each provider's own published units and limits. A blank means the provider did not publish a directly comparable value in the sources reviewed.

Video generationGrok Imagine Video 1.5LTX-2.5 Fast
Generation priceCurrent list price per generated second or the provider's closest billing unit.$0.08 480p · $0.14 720p · $0.25 1080p / sec$0.09/s 720p to $0.30/s 4K
Clip durationDocumented duration choices or maximum clip length.1–15 seconds6–20 seconds depending on resolution and frame rate
Maximum outputHighest provider-documented output resolution, with relevant constraints.1080p; references capped at 720p4K
Native audioWhether the endpoint generates synchronized audio with video.Yes; can be disabledYes; can also generate silent video
Input modesSupported text, image, video, reference, or motion inputs.Text, image, or references to videoText, image, or audio; optional last frame and camera motion
Generation timeOnly shown when a provider publishes a range; not a Cody benchmark.Typically up to several minutesFast tier; exact time not published

How to choose

Compare the job, not the hype.

Start with the job you need to complete, then validate cost, access, and policy details on your exact provider route.

Grok Imagine Video 1.5

SpaceXAI says API inputs and outputs are not used for training without explicit permission. Default encrypted retention is 30 days; team-level zero data retention is available with feature tradeoffs.

LTX-2.5 Fast

The reviewed public LTX model and pricing guides do not state one complete endpoint-specific retention or training-use commitment. Verify current account and enterprise terms for sensitive media.

Frequently asked questions

Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs LTX-2.5 Fast FAQ

What is the main difference between Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and LTX-2.5 Fast?

Grok Imagine Video 1.5: SpaceXAI's current video model for turning text, images, or references into short clips with optional generated speech and sound. LTX-2.5 Fast: LTX's speed-optimized video model for text, image, or audio input, native sound, automatic duration, and output up to 4K.

Should I choose Grok Imagine Video 1.5 or LTX-2.5 Fast?

Consider Grok Imagine Video 1.5 when your priority is Short sound-on marketing clips. Consider LTX-2.5 Fast when your priority is Fast video experiments with native audio. Test both with your own data and provider route before committing.

Is this Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs LTX-2.5 Fast comparison based on Cody benchmarks?

No. This comparison aligns provider-published facts for the Video generation category. It does not claim a universal winner or combine incompatible third-party benchmark scores.