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LTX-2 19B vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video

By Megaton TeamJuly 22, 2026

LTX-2 19B is the better overall choice over Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video. It scores higher in nearly every quality category shown and costs less.

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Our verdict

LTX-2 19B is the better choice

LTX-2 19B scores higher than Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video in nearly every quality category shown. Its biggest lead is in 2D animation, and it also costs less.

Lightricks

Lightricks

LTX-2 19B

43.0Overall score
Rank
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Price per minute
$2.39/min
Pika

Pika

Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video

26.0Overall score
Rank
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Price per minute
$2.40/min

Best for

Highest overall score

LTX-2 19B

LTX-2 19B leads the overall score by 17.0 points.

The overall score does not measure file reliability.

Best for

More readable text

LTX-2 19B

LTX-2 19B leads by 13.3 points.

Long or moving text still needs manual review.

Best for

Lower generation cost

LTX-2 19B

LTX-2 19B runs $2.39/min, against $2.40/min for Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video.

Provider prices can change.

Best for

Built-in audio

LTX-2 19B

LTX-2 19B generates audio with the video; Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video does not.

This comparison does not score audio quality.

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Reviewer scores

Scores by category

LTX-2 19B wins 11 of 12 categories head-to-head. Each bar is the reviewer score out of 100.

Biggest gap2D Animation: LTX-2 19B ahead by 42.3 points.
Closest categoryPrompt Adherence: LTX-2 19B ahead by 3.0 points.

Head-to-head scores

12 categories rated head-to-head

LTX-2 19BPika v2.2 Text-to-Video
Physics
41.9
23.7
Prompt Adherence
50.0
47.0
Logic Consistency
16.8
25.5
Scene Consistency
52.2
21.2
Cinematography
53.4
32.1
2D Animation
55.0
12.7
3D Animation
28.3
17.0
Human
33.6
24.3
Actor Performance
54.3
46.7
Objects
47.6
30.6
Animals
54.6
30.6
Text Fidelity
19.3
6.0

Side-by-side video tests

Matched outputs, side by side

Each row uses the same evaluation input for both models. The underlying prompt and decision record are reserved for the full report.

Video test 1

Text

Spelling, letter shape, spacing, and whether the words remain stable while the scene moves.

Related category score

LTX-2 19B leads here by 13.3 points.

Matched Text outputs from LTX-2 19B and Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
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Video test 2

Physics

Weight, contact, momentum, and whether objects continue to behave consistently from frame to frame.

Related category score

LTX-2 19B leads here by 18.2 points.

Matched Physics outputs from LTX-2 19B and Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
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LTX-2 19B
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Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video

Video test 3

Cinematography

Framing, camera movement, lighting continuity, and whether the visual treatment follows the prompt.

Related category score

LTX-2 19B leads here by 21.4 points.

Matched Cinematography outputs from LTX-2 19B and Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
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Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video

Capabilities

Inputs and outputs

See full LTX-2 19B detailsSee full Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video details
CapabilityLTX-2 19BPika v2.2 Text-to-Video
Text inputYesYes
Image inputYesYes
Video inputYesNo
Audio inputYesNo
Image outputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo

FAQ

Common questions

Is LTX-2 19B better than Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

LTX-2 19B is better overall and leads most quality categories.

Is LTX-2 19B cheaper than Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

LTX-2 19B costs less at $2.39 per minute, compared with $2.40 for Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video.

Does LTX-2 19B generate audio?

Yes, LTX-2 19B includes audio output.

Does Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video generate audio?

No, Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video does not include audio output.

Which model makes longer clips, LTX-2 19B or Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video supports longer clips at 10 seconds, compared with 5 seconds for LTX-2 19B.

Which model scores higher on 2D Animation, LTX-2 19B or Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

LTX-2 19B scores higher for 2D animation.

Which model scores higher on Scene Consistency, LTX-2 19B or Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

LTX-2 19B scores higher for scene consistency.

How are LTX-2 19B and Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video compared?

Megaton gives both models the same prompts and compares the resulting videos. Price, audio support, and maximum clip length are also checked.

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Methodology

How we tested LTX-2 19B and Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video

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 July 22, 2026. Reliability results use the latest completed test for each model. Provider prices and rankings can change.
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