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Legacy evaluation · V1

Veo 2 vs Veo 3.1

By Megaton TeamJuly 22, 2026

Veo 2 and Veo 3.1 finish level overall. Neither model is the clear winner.

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Our verdict

Veo 2 and Veo 3.1 are evenly matched

Veo 2 and Veo 3.1 have the same overall score. Veo 2 has its biggest lead in actor performance, while Veo 3.1 leads most in 2D animation.

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Veo 2

56.0Overall score
Rank
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Price per minute
$21.00/min
Google

Google

Veo 3.1

56.0Overall score
Rank
#12
Price per minute
$24.00/min

Best for

Highest overall score

Veo 2

Veo 2 leads the overall score by 0.0 points.

The overall score does not measure file reliability.

Best for

More readable text

Veo 2

Veo 2 leads by 14.5 points.

Long or moving text still needs manual review.

Best for

Lower generation cost

Veo 2

Veo 2 runs $21/min, against $24/min for Veo 3.1.

Provider prices can change.

Best for

Built-in audio

Veo 3.1

Veo 3.1 generates audio with the video; Veo 2 does not.

This comparison does not score audio quality.

122
videos rated
3,416
measurements
488
ratings
July 22, 2026
last updated

Reviewer scores

Scores by category

Veo 2 wins 7 of 12 categories head-to-head. Each bar is the reviewer score out of 100.

Biggest gapActor Performance: Veo 2 ahead by 25.3 points.
Closest categoryPhysics: Veo 2 ahead by 0.3 points.

Head-to-head scores

12 categories rated head-to-head

Veo 2Veo 3.1
Physics
56.2
55.9
Prompt Adherence
58.0
67.0
Logic Consistency
38.3
47.2
Scene Consistency
57.7
50.6
Cinematography
67.7
47.3
2D Animation
23.0
46.0
3D Animation
54.5
54.0
Human
52.7
61.9
Actor Performance
65.3
40.0
Objects
57.8
61.7
Animals
75.8
68.0
Text Fidelity
54.0
39.5

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 2
122 videos rated · Jul 2026
Veo 3.1
No reliability results available

File reliability checks

Playback, framing, and motion stability

Veo 2Veo 3.1
Technical cleanliness
64.0%
Not published

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

Freeze-free playback
91.0%
Not published

Clips that play without stalls or frozen frames.

Clean framing
96.0%
Not published

Clips without unexpected black bars or cropped edges.

Motion stability
52.0
Not published

How consistently surfaces hold their shape and texture while moving.

Edge stability
69.0
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 2 leads here by 14.5 points.

Matched Text outputs from Veo 2 and Veo 3.1
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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

Veo 2 leads here by 0.3 points.

Matched Physics outputs from Veo 2 and Veo 3.1
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Video test 3

Cinematography

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

Related category score

Veo 2 leads here by 20.4 points.

Matched Cinematography outputs from Veo 2 and Veo 3.1
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Capabilities

Inputs and outputs

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CapabilityVeo 2Veo 3.1
Text inputYesYes
Image inputYesYes
Video inputNoYes
Audio inputNoNo
Image outputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes

FAQ

Common questions

Is Veo 2 better than Veo 3.1?

They have the same overall score.

Is Veo 2 cheaper than Veo 3.1?

Veo 2 costs less at $21 per minute, compared with $24 for Veo 3.1.

Does Veo 2 generate audio?

No, Veo 2 does not include audio output.

Does Veo 3.1 generate audio?

Yes, Veo 3.1 includes audio output.

Which model makes longer clips, Veo 2 or Veo 3.1?

Both models list a 8-second maximum clip duration.

Which model scores higher on Actor Performance, Veo 2 or Veo 3.1?

Veo 2 scores higher for actor performance.

Which model scores higher on 2D Animation, Veo 2 or Veo 3.1?

Veo 3.1 scores higher for 2D animation.

How are Veo 2 and Veo 3.1 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 Veo 2 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 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.
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