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Luma Ray 2 vs MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

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Compare Luma Ray 2 and MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard 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

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 · MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

How we benchmark
Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 2MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt.
Luma Ray 27.1/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard5.8/10
Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts.
Luma Ray 28.3/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard4.8/10
Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move.
Luma Ray 26.9/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard5.3/10
Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement.
Luma Ray 27.4/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard4.8/10
Creative controlHow much direction the model follows.
Luma Ray 27.8/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard5.8/10
Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time.
Luma Ray 26.1/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard5.2/10
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Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 2MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are.
Luma Ray 25.8/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard4.0/10
Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots.
Luma Ray 25.8/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard4.5/10
Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability.
Luma Ray 26.8/10
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard8.5/10

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Luma Ray 2

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MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

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Formats, inputs and controls

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New clip · maximum

Luma Ray 2
9 s
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
10 s

Max resolution

Luma Ray 2
1080p
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
768p

Aspect ratios

Luma Ray 2
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 / MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard — Key spec
Key specLuma Ray 2MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
Pricing (MaxVideoAI)Current price unavailableCurrent price unavailable
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:

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 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 — Current quote unavailable; check settings before generating..
  • MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard — 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 MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard?
  • Reference image / style reference — Luma Ray 2: supported (single start image); MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard: supported.
  • Max resolution: Luma Ray 2 is 1080p vs MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard is 768p.
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).
  • 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 and /models/minimax-hailuo-02-text. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.

What are Luma Ray 2 and MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard?

Luma Ray 2 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.