MiniMax H3
8.5/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Creative control, Audio & lip sync
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MiniMax H3 vs MiniMax H3 Max
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Compare MiniMax H3 and MiniMax H3 Max by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 10 criteria.
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Choose H3 Max for faster 768P production and strong value. Choose H3 when 2K or 4K delivery and broader final-output options matter more. H3 Max Recast and Relight are specialized source operations, separate from mixed-reference creation. Recast accepts 5–30-second sources, with each shot at most 15 seconds; Relight needs prepared 24 fps timing and alone offers 2K. New H3 Max Extend, Insert and Reframe remain pending. These operations do not transfer to H3 or older Hailuo models.
MiniMax H3 Max
8.6/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Follows your prompt
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Score records last updated: MiniMax H3 · MiniMax H3 Max
How we benchmark| Criterion · 0–10 | MiniMax H3 | MiniMax H3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt. | MiniMax H38.6/10 | MiniMax H3 Max8.8/10 |
| Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts. | MiniMax H38.5/10 | MiniMax H3 Max8.7/10 |
| Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move. | MiniMax H38.4/10 | MiniMax H3 Max8.5/10 |
| Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement. | MiniMax H38.1/10 | MiniMax H3 Max8.2/10 |
| Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync. | MiniMax H38.7/10 | MiniMax H3 Max8.6/10 |
| Creative controlHow much direction the model follows. | MiniMax H39.0/10 | MiniMax H3 Max8.2/10 |
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| Criterion · 0–10 | MiniMax H3 | MiniMax H3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time. | MiniMax H38.4/10 | MiniMax H3 Max8.4/10 |
| Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are. | MiniMax H38.3/10 | MiniMax H3 Max8.4/10 |
| Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots. | MiniMax H38.6/10 | MiniMax H3 Max8.2/10 |
| Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability. | MiniMax H37.6/10 | MiniMax H3 Max9.4/10 |
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New clip · maximum
- MiniMax H3
- 15 s
- MiniMax H3 Max
- 15 s
Max resolution
- MiniMax H3
- 480P / 768P / 2K / 4K
- MiniMax H3 Max
- 480P / 768P / 1080P
Audio output
- MiniMax H3
- Native stereo audio
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- Supported
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| Key spec | MiniMax H3 | MiniMax H3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (MaxVideoAI) | Current price unavailable | Current price unavailable |
| Text-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Image-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Video-to-Video | Supported as a reference-to-video input | Supported (Recast / Relight; specialized source tools) |
| First/Last frame | Supported (start image, end image, or both) | Supported (start image, end image, or both) |
| Reference image / style reference | Supported (up to 9 image references) | Supported (up to 9 image references) |
| Reference video | Supported (up to 3 video references; 2-15s each and 15s combined) | Supported (up to 3 video references; 2-15s each and 15s combined) |
| Max resolution | 480P / 768P / 2K / 4K | 480P / 768P / 1080P |
| New clip · maximum | 15 sText to video, Image to video, Image references: 5–15 s | 15 sText to video, Image to video, Image references: 5–15 s |
| Aspect ratios | Auto / 21:9 / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16 | 21:9 / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16 |
| FPS options | 24 fps | 24 fps |
| Output format | MP4 | MP4 |
| Audio output | Native stereo audio | Supported |
| Native audio generation | Supported | Supported |
| Lip sync | Supported | Supported through native dialogue and audio generation |
| Camera / motion controls | Prompt-based camera and multi-shot control | Prompt-based camera direction |
| Watermark | No (MaxVideoAI) | No visible MaxVideoAI watermark; provider provenance markers may apply |
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MiniMax H3: fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · fal.ai (3) · fal.ai (4) · minimaxi.com
MiniMax H3 Max: fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · fal.ai (3)
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Which is better: MiniMax H3 or MiniMax H3 Max?
Choose H3 Max for faster 768P production and strong value. Choose H3 when 2K or 4K delivery and broader final-output options matter more. H3 Max Recast and Relight are specialized source operations, separate from mixed-reference creation. Recast accepts 5–30-second sources, with each shot at most 15 seconds; Relight needs prepared 24 fps timing and alone offers 2K. New H3 Max Extend, Insert and Reframe remain pending. These operations do not transfer to H3 or older Hailuo models.
Which is cheaper on MaxVideoAI?
- MiniMax H3 — Current quote unavailable; check settings before generating..
- MiniMax H3 Max — Current quote unavailable; check settings before generating..
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What are the biggest differences between MiniMax H3 and MiniMax H3 Max?
- Video-to-Video — MiniMax H3: Supported as a reference-to-video input; MiniMax H3 Max: supported (Recast / Relight; specialized source tools).
- Max resolution: MiniMax H3 is 480P / 768P / 2K / 4K vs MiniMax H3 Max is 480P / 768P / 1080P.
Can I start from text, an image or a video?
- MiniMax H3 — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported as a reference-to-video input.
- MiniMax H3 Max — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported (Recast / Relight; specialized source tools).
Can I use start and end frames or references?
- MiniMax H3 — First/Last frame: Supported (start image, end image, or both); Reference image / style reference: Supported (up to 9 image references); Reference video: Supported (up to 3 video references; 2-15s each and 15s combined).
- MiniMax H3 Max — First/Last frame: Supported (start image, end image, or both); Reference image / style reference: Supported (up to 9 image references); Reference video: Supported (up to 3 video references; 2-15s each and 15s combined).
What resolutions, durations and aspect ratios are available?
- MiniMax H3 — Max resolution: 480P / 768P / 2K / 4K; New clip · maximum: 15 s. Text to video, Image to video, Image references: 5–15 s. Extension · added duration: Not supported. Aspect ratios: Auto / 21:9 / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
- MiniMax H3 Max — Max resolution: 480P / 768P / 1080P; New clip · maximum: 15 s. Text to video, Image to video, Image references: 5–15 s. Extension · added duration: Not supported. Aspect ratios: 21:9 / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
Can the models generate audio and lip sync?
- MiniMax H3 — Audio output: Native stereo audio; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Supported.
- MiniMax H3 Max — Audio output: Supported; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Supported through native dialogue and audio generation.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
- MiniMax H3 — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
- MiniMax H3 Max — Watermark: No visible MaxVideoAI watermark; provider 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/minimax-h3 and /models/minimax-h3-max. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.
What are MiniMax H3 and MiniMax H3 Max?
MiniMax H3 and MiniMax H3 Max are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.