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Luma Ray 2 vs Luma Ray 3.2

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Compare Luma Ray 2 and Luma Ray 3.2 by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 9 criteria.

Luma Ray 2

6.7/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Visual quality, Creative control

Luma Ray 3.2

7.7/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Creative control, Visual quality

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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 · Luma Ray 3.2

How we benchmark
Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 2Luma Ray 3.2
Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt.
Luma Ray 27.1/10
Luma Ray 3.27.9/10
Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts.
Luma Ray 28.3/10
Luma Ray 3.28.0/10
Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move.
Luma Ray 26.9/10
Luma Ray 3.27.9/10
Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement.
Luma Ray 27.4/10
Luma Ray 3.27.6/10
Creative controlHow much direction the model follows.
Luma Ray 27.8/10
Luma Ray 3.28.4/10
Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time.
Luma Ray 26.1/10
Luma Ray 3.27.4/10
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Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 2Luma Ray 3.2
Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are.
Luma Ray 25.8/10
Luma Ray 3.26.4/10
Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots.
Luma Ray 25.8/10
Luma Ray 3.27.2/10
Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability.
Luma Ray 26.8/10
Luma Ray 3.26.6/10

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Luma Ray 2

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Luma Ray 3.2

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Formats, inputs and controls

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New clip · maximum

Luma Ray 2
9 s
Luma Ray 3.2
10 s

Max resolution

Luma Ray 2
1080p
Luma Ray 3.2
1080p

Aspect ratios

Luma Ray 2
16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 9:21
Luma Ray 3.2
9:16 / 3:4 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 16:9 / 21:9
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Luma Ray 2 / Luma Ray 3.2 — Key spec
Key specLuma Ray 2Luma Ray 3.2
Pricing (MaxVideoAI)Current price unavailableCurrent price unavailable
Text-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Image-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Video-to-VideoSupported (modify / reframe workflows)Supported (Modify / Reframe / owned-generation Extend)
First/Last frameNot supportedSupported (I2V end frame plus Modify guide/keyframes up to 64 anchors)
Reference image / style referenceSupported (single start image)Supported through guide frames and indexed Modify keyframes
Reference videoSupported (source clip for modify / reframe)Supported (Modify / Reframe / owned-generation Extend)
Max resolution1080p1080p
New clip · maximum9 sText to video, Image to video: 5 / 9 s10 sText to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 s
Extension · added durationNot supported5 s
Aspect ratios16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 9:219:16 / 3:4 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 16:9 / 21:9
FPS options2424 fps
Output formatData pendingMP4
Camera / motion controlsNot supportedPrompt, source-video preservation, guide frames and Modify keyframes
WatermarkNo (MaxVideoAI)No (MaxVideoAI)

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Luma Ray 2:

Luma Ray 3.2: maxvideoai.com · docs.agents.lumalabs.ai · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2)

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Which is better: Luma Ray 2 or Luma Ray 3.2?

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 — Current quote unavailable; check settings before generating..
  • Luma Ray 3.2 — 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 and Luma Ray 3.2?
  • Reference image / style reference — Luma Ray 2: supported (single start image); Luma Ray 3.2: Supported through guide frames and indexed Modify keyframes.
  • Max resolution: Luma Ray 2 and Luma Ray 3.2 both offer 1080p.
Can I start from text, an image or a video?
  • Luma Ray 2 — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported (modify / reframe workflows).
  • Luma Ray 3.2 — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported (Modify / Reframe / owned-generation Extend).
Can I use start and end frames or references?
  • Luma Ray 2 — First/Last frame: Not supported; Reference image / style reference: Supported (single start image); Reference video: Supported (source clip for modify / reframe).
  • Luma Ray 3.2 — First/Last frame: Supported (I2V end frame plus Modify guide/keyframes up to 64 anchors); Reference image / style reference: Supported through guide frames and indexed Modify keyframes; Reference video: Supported (Modify / Reframe / owned-generation Extend).
What resolutions, durations and aspect ratios are available?
  • Luma Ray 2 — 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.
  • Luma Ray 3.2 — Max resolution: 1080p; New clip · maximum: 10 s. Text to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 s. Extension · added duration: 5 s. Aspect ratios: 9:16 / 3:4 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 16:9 / 21:9. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
  • Luma Ray 2 — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
  • Luma Ray 3.2 — 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 and /models/luma-ray-3-2. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.

What are Luma Ray 2 and Luma Ray 3.2?

Luma Ray 2 and Luma Ray 3.2 are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.