Luma Ray 2
6.7/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Visual quality, Creative control
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Luma Ray 2 vs Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video
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Compare Luma Ray 2 and Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 9 criteria.
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video
5.4/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Creative control
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Luma Ray 2
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Score records last updated: Luma Ray 2 · Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video
How we benchmark| Criterion · 0–10 | Luma Ray 2 | Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video |
|---|---|---|
| Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt. | Luma Ray 27.1/10 | Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video5.1/10 |
| Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts. | Luma Ray 28.3/10 | Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video5.3/10 |
| Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move. | Luma Ray 26.9/10 | Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video5.6/10 |
| Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement. | Luma Ray 27.4/10 | Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video5.8/10 |
| Creative controlHow much direction the model follows. | Luma Ray 27.8/10 | Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video6.0/10 |
| Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time. | Luma Ray 26.1/10 | Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video5.4/10 |
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| Criterion · 0–10 | Luma Ray 2 | Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video |
|---|---|---|
| Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are. | Luma Ray 25.8/10 | Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video5.0/10 |
| Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots. | Luma Ray 25.8/10 | Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video4.0/10 |
| Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability. | Luma Ray 26.8/10 | Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video7.5/10 |
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Luma Ray 2
Text to video5 s16:9audio off
- 540p
- $0.60per video · $0.12/s
- 720p
- $1.20per video · $0.24/s
- 1080p
- $2.40per video · $0.48/s
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video
Text to video5 s16:9audio off
- 720p
- $0.24per video · $0.048/s
- 1080p
- $0.54per video · $0.108/s
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Formats, inputs and controls
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New clip · maximum
- Luma Ray 2
- 9 s
- Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video
- 10 s
Max resolution
- Luma Ray 2
- 1080p
- Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video
- 1080p
Aspect ratios
- Luma Ray 2
- 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 9:21
- Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video
- 1:1 / 16:9 / 9:16 / 4:5 / 5:4 / 3:2 / 2:3
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| Key spec | Luma Ray 2 | Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (MaxVideoAI) | 540p: $0.12/s720p: $0.24/s1080p: $0.48/s | 720p: $0.048/s1080p: $0.108/s |
| Text-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Image-to-Video | Supported | Related image-start workflow |
| Video-to-Video | Supported (modify / reframe workflows) | Not supported |
| First/Last frame | Not supported | Not supported |
| Reference image / style reference | Supported (single start image) | Single still only; no reference-style stack |
| Reference video | Supported (source clip for modify / reframe) | Not supported |
| Max resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| New clip · maximum | 9 sText to video, Image to video: 5 / 9 s | 10 sText to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 s |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 9:21 | 1:1 / 16:9 / 9:16 / 4:5 / 5:4 / 3:2 / 2:3 |
| FPS options | 24 | 24 |
| Output format | Data pending | MP4 |
| Camera / motion controls | Not supported | Basic |
| Watermark | No (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:
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video: maxvideoai.com (1) · maxvideoai.com (2) · helpx.adobe.com · pika.art
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Which is better: Luma Ray 2 or Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video?
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 — Text to video · 5 s · 16:9 · audio off; 540p: $0.60 per video ($0.12/s); 720p: $1.20 per video ($0.24/s); 1080p: $2.40 per video ($0.48/s).
- Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video — Text to video · 5 s · 16:9 · audio off; 720p: $0.24 per video ($0.048/s); 1080p: $0.54 per video ($0.108/s).
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What are the biggest differences between Luma Ray 2 and Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video?
- Reference image / style reference — Luma Ray 2: supported (single start image); Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video: Single still only; no reference-style stack.
- Max resolution: Luma Ray 2 and Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video 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).
- Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Related image-start workflow; 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).
- Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video — First/Last frame: Not supported; Reference image / style reference: Single still only; no reference-style stack; 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.
- Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video — Max resolution: 1080p; New clip · maximum: 10 s. Text to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 s. Extension · added duration: Not supported. Aspect ratios: 1:1 / 16:9 / 9:16 / 4:5 / 5:4 / 3:2 / 2:3. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
- Luma Ray 2 — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
- Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video — 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/pika-text-to-video. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.
What are Luma Ray 2 and Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video?
Luma Ray 2 and Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.