V-Benchmark v2.0 comparison

MiniMax H3 Max vs Veo 3.1

By Megaton TeamAugust 28, 2026

MiniMax H3 Max leads this v-benchmark v2 comparison on the published overall score.

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Our verdict

MiniMax H3 Max leads

MiniMax H3 Max leads this v-benchmark v2 comparison on the published overall score.

fal.ai

fal.ai

MiniMax H3 Max

74.6Overall score
Rank
#7
Price per minute
$1.50/min
Google

Google

Veo 3.1

62.6Overall score
Rank
#11
Price per minute
$24.00/min

Best for

Highest overall score

MiniMax H3 Max

MiniMax H3 Max leads the overall score by 12.0 points.

The overall score does not measure file reliability.

Best for

More readable text

MiniMax H3 Max

MiniMax H3 Max leads by 40.2 points.

Long or moving text still needs manual review.

Best for

Lower generation cost

MiniMax H3 Max

MiniMax H3 Max runs $1.50/min, against $24/min for Veo 3.1.

Provider prices can change.

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Reviewer scores

Scores by category

MiniMax H3 Max wins 11 of 13 categories head-to-head. Each bar is the reviewer score out of 100.

Biggest gapText Fidelity: MiniMax H3 Max ahead by 40.2 points.
Closest categoryActor Performance: level

Head-to-head scores

13 categories rated head-to-head

MiniMax H3 MaxVeo 3.1
Physics
54.7
45.3
Prompt Adherence
92.9
79.5
Logic Consistency
75.5
65.5
Scene Consistency
80.3
80.0
Cinematography
78.6
62.9
Taste
66.4
51.9
2D Animation
73.3
47.5
3D Animation
72.0
49.0
Human
72.2
65.9
Actor Performance
62.0
62.0
Objects
93.5
95.6
Animals
80.0
67.1
Text Fidelity
81.8
41.7

Capabilities

Inputs and outputs

CapabilityMiniMax H3 MaxVeo 3.1
Text inputYesYes
Image inputNoYes
Video inputNoYes
Audio inputNoNo
Image outputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes

FAQ

Common questions

Is MiniMax H3 Max better than Veo 3.1?

Overall, yes. MiniMax H3 Max scores 74.6 to Veo 3.1's 62.6 and wins 11 of 13 rated categories. Veo 3.1 can still be the better fit for specific work — the category scores above show where.

Is MiniMax H3 Max cheaper than Veo 3.1?

Yes. MiniMax H3 Max runs $1.50/min, against $24/min for Veo 3.1.

Which makes longer clips, MiniMax H3 Max or Veo 3.1?

Veo 3.1 — up to 8 seconds per clip, versus 5 seconds for MiniMax H3 Max.

Does MiniMax H3 Max generate audio?

Yes — MiniMax H3 Max generates audio together with the video, in the same file.

Does Veo 3.1 generate audio?

Yes — Veo 3.1 generates audio together with the video, in the same file.

Is MiniMax H3 Max or Veo 3.1 better for text fidelity?

MiniMax H3 Max leads text fidelity, by 40.2 points.

Is MiniMax H3 Max or Veo 3.1 better for 2d animation?

MiniMax H3 Max leads 2d animation, by 25.8 points.

Is MiniMax H3 Max or Veo 3.1 better for 3d animation?

MiniMax H3 Max leads 3d animation, by 23.0 points.

Is MiniMax H3 Max or Veo 3.1 better for cinematography?

MiniMax H3 Max leads cinematography, by 15.7 points.

Is MiniMax H3 Max or Veo 3.1 better for taste?

MiniMax H3 Max leads taste, by 14.5 points.

Is MiniMax H3 Max or Veo 3.1 better for prompt adherence?

MiniMax H3 Max leads prompt adherence, by 13.4 points.

Is MiniMax H3 Max or Veo 3.1 better for animals?

MiniMax H3 Max leads animals, by 12.9 points.

Is MiniMax H3 Max or Veo 3.1 better for logic consistency?

MiniMax H3 Max leads logic consistency, by 10.0 points.

Is MiniMax H3 Max or Veo 3.1 better for physics?

MiniMax H3 Max leads physics, by 9.4 points.

Is MiniMax H3 Max or Veo 3.1 better for human?

MiniMax H3 Max leads human, by 6.3 points.

How are MiniMax H3 Max and Veo 3.1 tested?

Both models run the same prompts. Professional reviewers score each video 0–100 on how well it follows the prompt and handles motion, people, objects, animation, and text, while automated checks flag freezes, bad framing, and unstable motion. This matchup draws on 0 rated videos and 0 reviewer ratings.

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MiniMax H3 Max vs Gen-4.5fal.aiRunway75.0 / 61.0
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MiniMax H3 Max vs LTX 2.3 22Bfal.aiLightricks75.0 / 52.0
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Seedance 2.5 vs FLUX 3ByteDanceBlack Forest Labs87.0 / 77.0
Seedance 2.0 vs FLUX 3ByteDanceBlack Forest Labs78.0 / 77.0
Seedance 2.5 vs Gemini Omni 1.1 FlashByteDanceGoogle87.0 / 76.0
Seedance 2.0 vs Gemini Omni 1.1 FlashByteDanceGoogle78.0 / 76.0
Seedance 2.5 vs Kling 3 ProByteDanceKling AI (Kuaishou)87.0 / 76.0
FLUX 3 vs Gemini Omni 1.1 FlashBlack Forest LabsGoogle77.0 / 76.0
Seedance 2.0 vs Kling 3 ProByteDanceKling AI (Kuaishou)78.0 / 76.0
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Methodology

How we tested MiniMax H3 Max and Veo 3.1

We score two things separately: how good the video looks to a reviewer, and how reliably the file itself holds up. A model can make great-looking footage and still deliver clips with freezes, bad framing, or unstable motion.

We test every model with v-benchmark v2.0, our benchmark for AI video models — the same prompts, professional reviewers, and automated reliability checks behind every score here.

Reviewer scores
Both models receive the same prompts. Professional reviewers score how well each video follows the prompt and handles motion, composition, people, objects, animals, animation, and on-screen text. Scores use a 0-100 scale.
File reliability
Automated checks review 0 clips for freezes, bad framing, compression problems, unstable motion, distorted geometry, exposure problems, and invalid file properties.
Missing scores
Categories with a score for only one model are shown but excluded from the head-to-head win count. Price and generation speed stay separate because they use different units.
Last updated
Reviewer scores and rankings use results from August 28, 2026. Reliability results use the latest completed test for each model. Provider prices and rankings can change.
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