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Google Veo 3.1 vs MiniMax H3 Max
Specs, pricing, and capabilities side by side — plus outputs generated from identical prompts, so the only variable between the columns is the model.
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Google's high-quality video model with native audio, reference-image support, and frame-to-frame control.
Learn more about Veo 3.1 →Cloud
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MiniMax's throughput-tuned H3, built for faster clips with native synchronized audio and first-to-last frame control. It trades H3's multi-reference conditioning and 2K tier for speed.
Learn more about H3 Max →Overview
Creator
Google
MiniMax
Released
11 months ago (Oct 2025)
1 month ago (Aug 2026)
Available on
RunwareReplicate
Runware
Model ID
google/veo-3.1
minimax/h3-max
Specs
Pricing
$0.20 per second
$0.05 per second
Max resolution
4K
768P
Aspect ratios
16:9, 9:16
21:9, 16:9, 4:3 +3 more
Clip length
Up to 8s
Up to 15s
Audio
Synchronized track
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Image-to-video
Start & end frame + reference images
Start & end frame
Negative prompt
Supported
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Seed control
Supported
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Samples
Establishing shotCamera motion, scene coherence over time
PromptSlow aerial push in over a coastal cliff road at golden hour, waves breaking on rocks below, a single car travelling along the road. Smooth continuous camera movement, warm cinematic colour grade.
Download google-veo-3-1-establishing.mp4
Download minimax-h3-max-establishing.mp4
Close-upFluid motion, fine detail, temporal stability
PromptClose-up of a barista pouring steamed milk into an espresso, latte art forming in the crema, steam rising from the cup. Shallow depth of field, soft window light, subtle handheld movement.
Download google-veo-3-1-closeup.mp4
Download minimax-h3-max-closeup.mp4
Every sample is the model’s first result for the shared scene prompt — no cherry-picking — generated via Runware or Replicate. Hover a copy icon to read the full prompt.
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