Legacy evaluation · V1

Veo 3 vs Gen-4.5

By Megaton TeamJuly 22, 2026

Veo 3 is the better overall choice over Gen-4.5. It scores higher in nearly every quality category shown.

Veo 3

Gen-4.5

Our verdict

Veo 3 is the better choice

Veo 3 scores higher than Gen-4.5 in nearly every quality category shown. Its biggest lead is in scene consistency, and it also is the only model here with audio output.

Google DeepMind

Veo 3

60.0Overall score

Rank: —
Price per minute: $24.00/min

Runway

Gen-4.5

40.0Overall score

Rank: #13
Price per minute: $7.20/min

Best for

Highest overall score

Veo 3

Veo 3 leads the overall score by 20.0 points.

The overall score does not measure file reliability.

Best for

Lower generation cost

Gen-4.5

Gen-4.5 runs $7.20/min, against $24/min for Veo 3.

Provider prices can change.

Best for

Built-in audio

Veo 3

Veo 3 generates audio with the video; Gen-4.5 does not.

This comparison does not score audio quality.

Best for	Choose	Why	Limit
Highest overall score	Veo 3	Veo 3 leads the overall score by 20.0 points.	The overall score does not measure file reliability.
More readable text	Veo 3	Veo 3 leads by 12.2 points.	Long or moving text still needs manual review.
Lower generation cost	Gen-4.5	Gen-4.5 runs $7.20/min, against $24/min for Veo 3.	Provider prices can change.
Built-in audio	Veo 3	Veo 3 generates audio with the video; Gen-4.5 does not.	This comparison does not score audio quality.

122

videos rated

3,538

measurements

488

ratings

July 22, 2026

last updated

Reviewer scores

Scores by category

Veo 3 wins all 11 categories head-to-head. Each bar is the reviewer score out of 100.

Biggest gapScene Consistency: Veo 3 ahead by 32.6 points.

Closest categoryActor Performance: Veo 3 ahead by 7.0 points.

Head-to-head scores

11 categories rated head-to-head

Veo 3Gen-4.5

Physics

58.2

37.4

Prompt Adherence

54.0

47.0

Logic Consistency

53.2

35.6

Scene Consistency

70.7

38.1

Cinematography

55.9

44.0

2D Animation

53.0

41.0

3D Animation

64.0

38.5

Actor Performance

45.0

38.0

Objects

67.6

42.4

Animals

63.3

40.2

Text Fidelity

42.7

30.5

Technical reliability

How reliably does each model deliver clean video?

These checks look for freezes, bad framing, compression problems, and unstable motion. They are kept separate from the reviewer scores above.

Veo 3: 122 videos rated · Jul 2026
Gen-4.5: No reliability results available

File reliability checks

Playback, framing, and motion stability

Veo 3Gen-4.5

Technical cleanliness

57.0%

Not published

Clips with no freezes, bad framing, or severe compression problems.

Freeze-free playback

93.0%

Not published

Clips that play without stalls or frozen frames.

Clean framing

83.0%

Not published

Clips without unexpected black bars or cropped edges.

Motion stability

70.0

Not published

How consistently surfaces hold their shape and texture while moving.

Edge stability

80.0

Not published

How consistently object outlines remain clean while moving.

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

Veo 3 leads here by 12.2 points.

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Veo 3

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Gen-4.5

Video test 2

Physics

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

Related category score

Veo 3 leads here by 20.8 points.

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Veo 3

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Gen-4.5

Video test 3

Cinematography

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

Related category score

Veo 3 leads here by 11.9 points.

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Veo 3

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Gen-4.5

Capabilities

Inputs and outputs

See full Veo 3 details See full Gen-4.5 details

Capability	Veo 3	Gen-4.5
Text input	Yes	Yes
Image input	Yes	Yes
Video input	No	Yes
Audio input	No	No
Image output	No	No
Audio output	Yes	No

FAQ

Common questions

Is Veo 3 better than Gen-4.5?

Veo 3 is better overall and leads most quality categories.

Is Veo 3 cheaper than Gen-4.5?

Gen-4.5 costs less at $7.20 per minute, compared with $24 for Veo 3.

Does Veo 3 generate audio?

Yes, Veo 3 includes audio output.

Does Gen-4.5 generate audio?

No, Gen-4.5 does not include audio output.

Which model makes longer clips, Veo 3 or Gen-4.5?

Gen-4.5 supports longer clips at 10 seconds, compared with 8 seconds for Veo 3.

Which model scores higher on Scene Consistency, Veo 3 or Gen-4.5?

Veo 3 scores higher for scene consistency.

Which model scores higher on 3D Animation, Veo 3 or Gen-4.5?

Veo 3 scores higher for 3D animation.

How are Veo 3 and Gen-4.5 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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Veo 3

Gen-4.5

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Kling 3 Pro vs Veo 3.1	Kling AI (Kuaishou)Google	76.0 / 63.0

How we tested Veo 3 and Gen-4.5

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 122 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.

How v-benchmark v2.0 works View the complete leaderboard Read model evaluation reports

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Veo 3

Gen-4.5

Highest overall score

More readable text

Lower generation cost

Built-in audio

Head-to-head scores

Text

Physics

Cinematography

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Veo 3

Gen-4.5