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Luma Ray 2 vs Google Veo 3.1 Fast

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

Luma Ray 2

6.7/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Visual quality, Creative control

Google Veo 3.1 Fast

7.6/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Audio & lip sync

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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 · Google Veo 3.1 Fast

How we benchmark
Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 2Google Veo 3.1 Fast
Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt.
Luma Ray 27.1/10
Google Veo 3.1 Fast8.1/10
Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts.
Luma Ray 28.3/10
Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.1/10
Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move.
Luma Ray 26.9/10
Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.7/10
Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement.
Luma Ray 27.4/10
Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.6/10
Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync.
Luma Ray 2N/A
Google Veo 3.1 Fast8.4/10
Creative controlHow much direction the model follows.
Luma Ray 27.8/10
Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.9/10
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Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 2Google Veo 3.1 Fast
Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time.
Luma Ray 26.1/10
Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.0/10
Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are.
Luma Ray 25.8/10
Google Veo 3.1 Fast6.5/10
Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots.
Luma Ray 25.8/10
Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.5/10
Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability.
Luma Ray 26.8/10
Google Veo 3.1 Fast9.1/10

What will your video cost?

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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

Google Veo 3.1 Fast

Text to video4 s16:9audio on
720p
$0.48per video · $0.12/s
1080p
$0.58per video · $0.145/s
4K
$1.44per video · $0.36/s

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Formats, inputs and controls

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New clip · maximum

Luma Ray 2
9 s
Google Veo 3.1 Fast
8 s

Max resolution

Luma Ray 2
1080p
Google Veo 3.1 Fast
4K

Audio output

Luma Ray 2
Not supported
Google Veo 3.1 Fast
Supported
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Luma Ray 2 / Google Veo 3.1 Fast — Key spec
Key specLuma Ray 2Google Veo 3.1 Fast
Pricing (MaxVideoAI)540p: $0.12/s720p: $0.24/s1080p: $0.48/s720p: $0.12/s1080p: $0.145/s4K: $0.36/s
Text-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Image-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Video-to-VideoSupported (modify / reframe workflows)Supported (extend / retake workflows)
First/Last frameNot supportedSupported
Reference image / style referenceSupported (single start image)Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference mode: 1-3 stills
Reference videoSupported (source clip for modify / reframe)Supported (source clip for extend / retake)
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 (MaxVideoAI)

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

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Luma Ray 2:

Google Veo 3.1 Fast: 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 or Google Veo 3.1 Fast?

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).
  • Google Veo 3.1 Fast — Text to video · 4 s · 16:9 · audio on; 720p: $0.48 per video ($0.12/s); 1080p: $0.58 per video ($0.145/s); 4K: $1.44 per video ($0.36/s).
  • Compare equivalent settings. These are estimates in USD, not reserved quotes.
What are the biggest differences between Luma Ray 2 and Google Veo 3.1 Fast?
  • Reference image / style reference — Luma Ray 2: supported (single start image); Google Veo 3.1 Fast: Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference mode: 1-3 stills.
  • Max resolution: Luma Ray 2 is 1080p vs Google Veo 3.1 Fast is 4K.
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).
  • Google Veo 3.1 Fast — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported (extend / retake workflows).
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).
  • Google Veo 3.1 Fast — First/Last frame: Supported; Reference image / style reference: Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference mode: 1-3 stills; Reference video: Supported (source clip for extend / retake).
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.
  • Google Veo 3.1 Fast — 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 — Audio output: Not supported; Native audio generation: Not supported; Lip sync: still being validated.
  • Google Veo 3.1 Fast — Audio output: Supported; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Supported.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
  • Luma Ray 2 — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
  • Google Veo 3.1 Fast — 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/veo-3-1-fast. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.

What are Luma Ray 2 and Google Veo 3.1 Fast?

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