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Luma Ray 3.2 vs Google Veo 3.1

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Compare Luma Ray 3.2 and Google Veo 3.1 by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 10 criteria.

Luma Ray 3.2

7.7/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Creative control, Visual quality

Google Veo 3.1

7.9/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Audio & lip sync, 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 3.2 · Google Veo 3.1

How we benchmark
Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 3.2Google Veo 3.1
Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt.
Luma Ray 3.27.9/10
Google Veo 3.18.4/10
Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts.
Luma Ray 3.28.0/10
Google Veo 3.18.1/10
Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move.
Luma Ray 3.27.9/10
Google Veo 3.17.9/10
Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement.
Luma Ray 3.27.6/10
Google Veo 3.18.2/10
Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync.
Luma Ray 3.2N/A
Google Veo 3.19.0/10
Creative controlHow much direction the model follows.
Luma Ray 3.28.4/10
Google Veo 3.18.3/10
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Criterion · 0–10Luma Ray 3.2Google Veo 3.1
Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time.
Luma Ray 3.27.4/10
Google Veo 3.17.4/10
Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are.
Luma Ray 3.26.4/10
Google Veo 3.17.2/10
Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots.
Luma Ray 3.27.2/10
Google Veo 3.17.8/10
Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability.
Luma Ray 3.26.6/10
Google Veo 3.17.4/10

What will your video cost?

Compare prices by resolution. The final quote depends on your duration, mode and settings.

Luma Ray 3.2

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

Text to video4 s16:9audio on
720p
$1.92per video · $0.48/s
1080p
$1.92per video · $0.48/s
4K
$2.88per video · $0.72/s

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Formats, inputs and controls

Check duration, resolution, supported inputs and controls. Open each model’s guide for its full feature set.

New clip · maximum

Luma Ray 3.2
10 s
Google Veo 3.1
8 s

Max resolution

Luma Ray 3.2
1080p
Google Veo 3.1
4K

Audio output

Luma Ray 3.2
Not supported
Google Veo 3.1
Supported
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Luma Ray 3.2 / Google Veo 3.1 — Key spec
Key specLuma Ray 3.2Google Veo 3.1
Pricing (MaxVideoAI)540p: $0.12/s720p: $0.24/s1080p: $0.48/s720p: $0.48/s1080p: $0.48/s4K: $0.72/s
Text-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Image-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Video-to-VideoSupported (Modify / Reframe / owned-generation Extend)Supported (Extend from one source video)
First/Last frameSupported (I2V end frame plus Modify guide/keyframes up to 64 anchors)Supported
Reference image / style referenceSupported through guide frames and indexed Modify keyframesImage-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference-to-Video: 1-3 stills
Reference videoSupported (Modify / Reframe / owned-generation Extend)Supported (one source clip for Extend)
Max resolution1080p4K
New clip · maximum10 sText to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 s8 sText to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 8 sImage references: 8 s
Extension · added duration5 s7 s
Aspect ratios9:16 / 3:4 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 16:9 / 21:916:9 / 9:16
FPS options24 fps24 fps
Output formatMP4MP4
Audio outputNot supportedSupported
Native audio generationNot supportedSupported
Lip syncNot supportedSupported
Camera / motion controlsPrompt, source-video preservation, guide frames and Modify keyframesPrompt-based only
WatermarkNo (MaxVideoAI)No visible MaxVideoAI watermark; provider/model provenance markers may apply

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 3.2: maxvideoai.com · docs.agents.lumalabs.ai · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2)

Google Veo 3.1: 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 3.2 or Google Veo 3.1?

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 3.2 — 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 — Text to video · 4 s · 16:9 · audio on; 720p: $1.92 per video ($0.48/s); 1080p: $1.92 per video ($0.48/s); 4K: $2.88 per video ($0.72/s).
  • Compare equivalent settings. These are estimates in USD, not reserved quotes.
What are the biggest differences between Luma Ray 3.2 and Google Veo 3.1?
  • Reference image / style reference — Luma Ray 3.2: Supported through guide frames and indexed Modify keyframes; Google Veo 3.1: Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference-to-Video: 1-3 stills.
  • Max resolution: Luma Ray 3.2 is 1080p vs Google Veo 3.1 is 4K.
Can I start from text, an image or a video?
  • Luma Ray 3.2 — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported (Modify / Reframe / owned-generation Extend).
  • Google Veo 3.1 — 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 3.2 — First/Last frame: Supported (I2V end frame plus Modify guide/keyframes up to 64 anchors); Reference image / style reference: Supported through guide frames and indexed Modify keyframes; Reference video: Supported (Modify / Reframe / owned-generation Extend).
  • Google Veo 3.1 — First/Last frame: Supported; Reference image / style reference: Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference-to-Video: 1-3 stills; Reference video: Supported (one source clip for Extend).
What resolutions, durations and aspect ratios are available?
  • Luma Ray 3.2 — Max resolution: 1080p; New clip · maximum: 10 s. Text to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 s. Extension · added duration: 5 s. Aspect ratios: 9:16 / 3:4 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 16:9 / 21:9. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
  • Google Veo 3.1 — 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 3.2 — Audio output: Not supported; Native audio generation: Not supported; Lip sync: Not supported.
  • Google Veo 3.1 — Audio output: Supported; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Supported.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
  • Luma Ray 3.2 — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
  • Google Veo 3.1 — Watermark: No visible MaxVideoAI watermark; provider/model provenance markers may apply.
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-3-2 and /models/veo-3-1. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.

What are Luma Ray 3.2 and Google Veo 3.1?

Luma Ray 3.2 and Google Veo 3.1 are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.