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Luma Ray 2 Flash vs Google Veo 3.1

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Compare Luma Ray 2 Flash and Google Veo 3.1 by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 10 criteria.

Luma Ray 2 Flash

6.0/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Visual quality

Google Veo 3.1

7.9/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Audio & lip sync, 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 · Google Veo 3.1

How we benchmark
Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 2 FlashGoogle Veo 3.1
Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt.
Luma Ray 2 Flash6.4/10
Google Veo 3.18.4/10
Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts.
Luma Ray 2 Flash7.5/10
Google Veo 3.18.1/10
Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move.
Luma Ray 2 Flash6.3/10
Google Veo 3.17.9/10
Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement.
Luma Ray 2 Flash7.0/10
Google Veo 3.18.2/10
Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync.
Luma Ray 2 FlashN/A
Google Veo 3.19.0/10
Creative controlHow much direction the model follows.
Luma Ray 2 Flash7.2/10
Google Veo 3.18.3/10
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Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 2 FlashGoogle Veo 3.1
Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time.
Luma Ray 2 Flash5.4/10
Google Veo 3.17.4/10
Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are.
Luma Ray 2 Flash5.6/10
Google Veo 3.17.2/10
Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots.
Luma Ray 2 Flash5.4/10
Google Veo 3.17.8/10
Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability.
Luma Ray 2 Flash8.5/10
Google Veo 3.17.4/10

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Luma Ray 2 Flash

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Google Veo 3.1

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Formats, inputs and controls

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New clip · maximum

Luma Ray 2 Flash
9 s
Google Veo 3.1
8 s

Max resolution

Luma Ray 2 Flash
1080p
Google Veo 3.1
4K

Audio output

Luma Ray 2 Flash
Not supported
Google Veo 3.1
Supported
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Luma Ray 2 Flash / Google Veo 3.1 — Key spec
Key specLuma Ray 2 FlashGoogle Veo 3.1
Pricing (MaxVideoAI)Current price unavailableCurrent price unavailable
Text-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Image-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Video-to-VideoSupported (modify / reframe workflows)Supported (Extend from one source video)
First/Last frameNot supportedSupported
Reference image / style referenceSupported (single start image)Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference-to-Video: 1-3 stills
Reference videoSupported (source clip for modify / reframe)Supported (one source clip for Extend)
Max resolution1080p4K
New clip · maximum9 sText to video, Image to video: 5 / 9 s8 sText to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 8 sImage references: 8 s
Extension · added durationNot supported7 s
Aspect ratios16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 9:2116:9 / 9:16
FPS options2424 fps
Output formatData pendingMP4
Audio outputNot supportedSupported
Native audio generationNot supportedSupported
Lip syncData pendingSupported
Camera / motion controlsNot supportedPrompt-based only
WatermarkNo (MaxVideoAI)No visible MaxVideoAI watermark; provider/model provenance markers may apply

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:

Google Veo 3.1: maxvideoai.com · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · fal.ai (3) · fal.ai (4) · fal.ai (5)

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Which is better: Luma Ray 2 Flash or Google Veo 3.1?

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 — Current quote unavailable; check settings before generating..
  • Google Veo 3.1 — Current quote unavailable; check settings before generating..
  • Compare equivalent settings. These are estimates in USD, not reserved quotes.
What are the biggest differences between Luma Ray 2 Flash and Google Veo 3.1?
  • Reference image / style reference — Luma Ray 2 Flash: supported (single start image); Google Veo 3.1: Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference-to-Video: 1-3 stills.
  • Max resolution: Luma Ray 2 Flash is 1080p vs Google Veo 3.1 is 4K.
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).
  • Google Veo 3.1 — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported (Extend from one source video).
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).
  • Google Veo 3.1 — First/Last frame: Supported; Reference image / style reference: Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference-to-Video: 1-3 stills; Reference video: Supported (one source clip for Extend).
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.
  • Google Veo 3.1 — Max resolution: 4K; New clip · maximum: 8 s. Text to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 8 s; Image references: 8 s. Extension · added duration: 7 s. Aspect ratios: 16:9 / 9:16. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
Can the models generate audio and lip sync?
  • Luma Ray 2 Flash — Audio output: Not supported; Native audio generation: Not supported; Lip sync: still being validated.
  • Google Veo 3.1 — Audio output: Supported; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Supported.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
  • Luma Ray 2 Flash — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
  • Google Veo 3.1 — Watermark: No visible MaxVideoAI watermark; provider/model provenance markers may apply.
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/veo-3-1. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.

What are Luma Ray 2 Flash and Google Veo 3.1?

Luma Ray 2 Flash and Google Veo 3.1 are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.