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Luma Ray 2 vs Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

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Compare Luma Ray 2 and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video 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

Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

6.2/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Creative control

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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 · Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

How we benchmark
Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 2Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt.
Luma Ray 27.1/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video6.2/10
Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts.
Luma Ray 28.3/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video5.2/10
Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move.
Luma Ray 26.9/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video6.2/10
Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement.
Luma Ray 27.4/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video5.8/10
Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync.
Luma Ray 2N/A
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video4.0/10
Creative controlHow much direction the model follows.
Luma Ray 27.8/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video6.5/10
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Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 2Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time.
Luma Ray 26.1/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video6.2/10
Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are.
Luma Ray 25.8/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video4.8/10
Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots.
Luma Ray 25.8/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video5.8/10
Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability.
Luma Ray 26.8/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video7.5/10

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Luma Ray 2

Current price unavailable

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Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

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Formats, inputs and controls

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New clip · maximum

Luma Ray 2
9 s
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
15 s

Max resolution

Luma Ray 2
1080p
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
Up to 1080p

Audio output

Luma Ray 2
Not supported
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
Text/Image modes only; off in Reference mode
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Luma Ray 2 / Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Key spec
Key specLuma Ray 2Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
Pricing (MaxVideoAI)Current price unavailableCurrent price unavailable
Text-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Image-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Video-to-VideoSupported (modify / reframe workflows)Reference-video guidance
First/Last frameNot supportedNot supported
Reference image / style referenceSupported (single start image)Supported
Reference videoSupported (source clip for modify / reframe)Supported
Max resolution1080pUp to 1080p
New clip · maximum9 sText to video, Image to video: 5 / 9 s15 sText to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 / 15 sReferences: 5 / 10 s
Aspect ratios16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 21:9 / 9:2116:9 / 9:16 / 1:1
FPS options2424
Output formatData pendingMP4
Audio outputNot supportedText/Image modes only; off in Reference mode
Native audio generationNot supportedNot supported
Lip syncData pendingSupported
Camera / motion controlsNot supportedBasic
WatermarkNo (MaxVideoAI)No (MaxVideoAI)

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Which is better: Luma Ray 2 or Wan 2.6 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 — Current quote unavailable; check settings before generating..
  • Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — 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 Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video?
  • Reference image / style reference — Luma Ray 2: supported (single start image); Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video: supported.
  • Max resolution: Luma Ray 2 is 1080p vs Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video is Up to 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).
  • Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Reference-video guidance.
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).
  • Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — First/Last frame: Not supported; Reference image / style reference: Supported; Reference video: 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.
  • Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Max resolution: Up to 1080p; New clip · maximum: 15 s. Text to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 / 15 s; References: 5 / 10 s. Extension · added duration: Not supported. Aspect ratios: 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1. 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.
  • Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Audio output: Text/Image modes only; off in Reference mode; Native audio generation: Not supported; Lip sync: Supported.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
  • Luma Ray 2 — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
  • Wan 2.6 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/wan-2-6. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.

What are Luma Ray 2 and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video?

Luma Ray 2 and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.