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Luma Ray 2 Flash vs MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

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Compare Luma Ray 2 Flash and MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 9 criteria.

Luma Ray 2 Flash

6.0/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Visual quality

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

5.4/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Follows your prompt

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These are MaxVideoAI editorial assessments, not same-prompt test results. The dates below record score updates. MaxVideoAI sells access to the models it covers.

Score records last updated: Luma Ray 2 Flash · MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

How we benchmark
Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 2 FlashMiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt.
Luma Ray 2 Flash6.4/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard5.8/10
Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts.
Luma Ray 2 Flash7.5/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard4.8/10
Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move.
Luma Ray 2 Flash6.3/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard5.3/10
Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement.
Luma Ray 2 Flash7.0/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard4.8/10
Creative controlHow much direction the model follows.
Luma Ray 2 Flash7.2/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard5.8/10
Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time.
Luma Ray 2 Flash5.4/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard5.2/10
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Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 2 FlashMiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are.
Luma Ray 2 Flash5.6/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard4.0/10
Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots.
Luma Ray 2 Flash5.4/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard4.5/10
Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability.
Luma Ray 2 Flash8.5/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard8.5/10

What will your video cost?

Compare prices by resolution. The final quote depends on your duration, mode and settings.

Luma Ray 2 Flash

Text to video5 s16:9audio off
540p
$0.24per video · $0.048/s
720p
$0.48per video · $0.096/s
1080p
$0.96per video · $0.192/s

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

Text to video6 s16:9audio off
512P
$0.29per video · $0.048333/s
768P
$0.33per video · $0.055/s

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USD estimate · snapshot generated

Formats, inputs and controls

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New clip · maximum

Luma Ray 2 Flash
9 s
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
10 s

Max resolution

Luma Ray 2 Flash
1080p
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
768p

Aspect ratios

Luma Ray 2 Flash
16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 9:21
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 2:1
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Luma Ray 2 Flash / MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard — Key spec
Key specLuma Ray 2 FlashMiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
Pricing (MaxVideoAI)540p: $0.048/s720p: $0.096/s1080p: $0.192/s512P: $0.048333/s768P: $0.055/s
Text-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Image-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Video-to-VideoSupported (modify / reframe workflows)Not supported
First/Last frameNot supportedSupported
Reference image / style referenceSupported (single start image)Supported
Reference videoSupported (source clip for modify / reframe)Not supported
Max resolution1080p768p
New clip · maximum9 sText to video, Image to video: 5 / 9 s10 sText to video, Image to video: 6 / 10 s
Aspect ratios16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 9:2116:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 2:1
FPS options2424
Output formatData pendingMP4
Camera / motion controlsNot supportedBasic
WatermarkNo (MaxVideoAI)No (MaxVideoAI)

Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.

Capabilities available in MaxVideoAI. Provider sources below; their verification dates are not recorded here.

Luma Ray 2 Flash:

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard: maxvideoai.com (1) · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · maxvideoai.com (2)

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Which is better: Luma Ray 2 Flash or MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard?

It depends on your workflow. Use the scorecard and specs to compare control, references, audio, pricing, and generation limits, then open each engine profile for full details.

Which is cheaper on MaxVideoAI?
  • Luma Ray 2 Flash — Text to video · 5 s · 16:9 · audio off; 540p: $0.24 per video ($0.048/s); 720p: $0.48 per video ($0.096/s); 1080p: $0.96 per video ($0.192/s).
  • MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard — Text to video · 6 s · 16:9 · audio off; 512P: $0.29 per video ($0.048333/s); 768P: $0.33 per video ($0.055/s).
  • Compare equivalent settings. These are estimates in USD, not reserved quotes.
What are the biggest differences between Luma Ray 2 Flash and MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard?
  • Reference image / style reference — Luma Ray 2 Flash: supported (single start image); MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard: supported.
  • Max resolution: Luma Ray 2 Flash is 1080p vs MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard is 768p.
Can I start from text, an image or a video?
  • Luma Ray 2 Flash — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported (modify / reframe workflows).
  • MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Not supported.
Can I use start and end frames or references?
  • Luma Ray 2 Flash — First/Last frame: Not supported; Reference image / style reference: Supported (single start image); Reference video: Supported (source clip for modify / reframe).
  • MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard — First/Last frame: Supported; Reference image / style reference: Supported; Reference video: Not supported.
What resolutions, durations and aspect ratios are available?
  • Luma Ray 2 Flash — Max resolution: 1080p; New clip · maximum: 9 s. Text to video, Image to video: 5 / 9 s. Extension · added duration: Not supported. Aspect ratios: 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 9:21. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
  • MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard — Max resolution: 768p; New clip · maximum: 10 s. Text to video, Image to video: 6 / 10 s. Extension · added duration: Not supported. Aspect ratios: 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 2:1. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
  • Luma Ray 2 Flash — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
  • MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
Why can results differ between these models?

Models interpret instructions, visual references, and generation constraints differently.

Where can I find full specs, controls, and more prompt examples?

Open the full engine profiles for complete specs, controls, and more prompts: /models/luma-ray-2-flash and /models/minimax-hailuo-02-text. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.

What are Luma Ray 2 Flash and MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard?

Luma Ray 2 Flash and MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.