Luma Ray 2
6.7/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Visual quality, Creative control
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Luma Ray 2 vs Google Veo 3.1 Lite
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Compare Luma Ray 2 and Google Veo 3.1 Lite by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 10 criteria.
Google Veo 3.1 Lite
7.2/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Audio & lip sync
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Luma Ray 2
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Score records last updated: Luma Ray 2 · Google Veo 3.1 Lite
How we benchmark| Criterion · 0–10 | Luma Ray 2 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt. | Luma Ray 27.1/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.8/10 |
| Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts. | Luma Ray 28.3/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite6.7/10 |
| Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move. | Luma Ray 26.9/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.2/10 |
| Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement. | Luma Ray 27.4/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.3/10 |
| Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync. | Luma Ray 2N/A | Google Veo 3.1 Lite8.1/10 |
| Creative controlHow much direction the model follows. | Luma Ray 27.8/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.5/10 |
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| Criterion · 0–10 | Luma Ray 2 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time. | Luma Ray 26.1/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite6.7/10 |
| Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are. | Luma Ray 25.8/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite6.1/10 |
| Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots. | Luma Ray 25.8/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.3/10 |
| Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability. | Luma Ray 26.8/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite9.0/10 |
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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
Google Veo 3.1 Lite
Text to video4 s16:9audio on
- 720p
- $0.24per video · $0.06/s
- 1080p
- $0.39per video · $0.0975/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 Lite
- 8 s
Max resolution
- Luma Ray 2
- 1080p
- Google Veo 3.1 Lite
- 1080p
Audio output
- Luma Ray 2
- Not supported
- Google Veo 3.1 Lite
- Supported
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| Key spec | Luma Ray 2 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (MaxVideoAI) | 540p: $0.12/s720p: $0.24/s1080p: $0.48/s | 720p: $0.06/s1080p: $0.0975/s |
| Text-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Image-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Video-to-Video | Supported (modify / reframe workflows) | Supported (Extend from one source video) |
| First/Last frame | Not supported | Supported (one start image + one last frame) |
| Reference image / style reference | Supported (single start image) | Start image only; no multi-reference stills |
| Reference video | Supported (source clip for modify / reframe) | Supported (one source clip for Extend) |
| Max resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| New clip · maximum | 9 sText to video, Image to video: 5 / 9 s | 8 sText to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 8 s |
| Extension · added duration | Not supported | 7 s |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 9:21 | 16:9 / 9:16 |
| FPS options | 24 | 24 fps |
| Output format | Data pending | MP4 |
| Audio output | Not supported | Supported |
| Native audio generation | Not supported | Supported |
| Lip sync | Data pending | Supported |
| Camera / motion controls | Not supported | Prompt-based only |
| 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:
Google Veo 3.1 Lite: maxvideoai.com · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · fal.ai (3) · fal.ai (4)
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Which is better: Luma Ray 2 or Google Veo 3.1 Lite?
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 Lite — Text to video · 4 s · 16:9 · audio on; 720p: $0.24 per video ($0.06/s); 1080p: $0.39 per video ($0.0975/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 Lite?
- Reference image / style reference — Luma Ray 2: supported (single start image); Google Veo 3.1 Lite: Start image only; no multi-reference stills.
- Max resolution: Luma Ray 2 and Google Veo 3.1 Lite 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).
- Google Veo 3.1 Lite — 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 — 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 Lite — First/Last frame: Supported (one start image + one last frame); Reference image / style reference: Start image only; no multi-reference stills; Reference video: Supported (one source clip for 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.
- Google Veo 3.1 Lite — Max resolution: 1080p; New clip · maximum: 8 s. Text to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 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 Lite — 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 Lite — 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-lite. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.
What are Luma Ray 2 and Google Veo 3.1 Lite?
Luma Ray 2 and Google Veo 3.1 Lite are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.