Legacy evaluation · V1

Veo 3 vs Veo 3.1

By Megaton TeamJuly 22, 2026

Veo 3 is the better overall choice over Veo 3.1. It scores higher in most quality categories shown.

Veo 3

Veo 3.1

Our verdict

Veo 3 is the better choice

Veo 3 scores higher than Veo 3.1 in most quality categories shown. Its biggest lead is in scene consistency.

Google DeepMind

Veo 3

60.0Overall score

Rank: —
Price per minute: $24.00/min

Google

Veo 3.1

56.0Overall score

Rank: #11
Price per minute: $24.00/min

Best for

Highest overall score

Veo 3

Veo 3 leads the overall score by 4.0 points.

The overall score does not measure file reliability.

Best for

Best for	Choose	Why	Limit
Highest overall score	Veo 3	Veo 3 leads the overall score by 4.0 points.	The overall score does not measure file reliability.
More readable text	Veo 3	Veo 3 leads by 3.2 points.	Long or moving text still needs manual review.

Scores by category

Veo 3 wins 9 of 12 categories head-to-head. Each bar is the reviewer score out of 100.

Biggest gapScene Consistency: Veo 3 ahead by 20.1 points.

Closest categoryPhysics: Veo 3 ahead by 2.3 points.

Head-to-head scores

12 categories rated head-to-head

Veo 3Veo 3.1

Physics

58.2

55.9

Prompt Adherence

54.0

67.0

Logic Consistency

53.2

47.2

Scene Consistency

70.7

50.6

Cinematography

55.9

47.3

2D Animation

53.0

46.0

3D Animation

64.0

54.0

Human

54.7

61.9

Actor Performance

45.0

40.0

Objects

67.6

61.7

Animals

63.3

68.0

Text Fidelity

42.7

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 3: 122 videos rated · Jul 2026
Veo 3.1: No reliability results available

File reliability checks

Playback, framing, and motion stability

Veo 3Veo 3.1

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 3.2 points.

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Veo 3

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Veo 3.1

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 2.3 points.

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Veo 3

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Veo 3.1

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 8.5 points.

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Veo 3

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Veo 3.1

Capabilities

Inputs and outputs

See full Veo 3 details See full Veo 3.1 details

Capability	Veo 3	Veo 3.1
Text input	Yes	Yes
Image input	Yes	Yes
Video input	No	Yes
Audio input	No	No
Image output	No	No
Audio output	Yes	Yes

FAQ

Common questions

Is Veo 3 better than Veo 3.1?

Veo 3 is better overall and leads most quality categories.

Is Veo 3 cheaper than Veo 3.1?

Both models cost $24 per minute.

Does Veo 3 generate audio?

Yes, Veo 3 includes audio output.

Does Veo 3.1 generate audio?

Yes, Veo 3.1 includes audio output.

Which model makes longer clips, Veo 3 or Veo 3.1?

Both models list a 8-second maximum clip duration.

Which model scores higher on Hands, Veo 3 or Veo 3.1?

Veo 3.1 scores higher for hands.

Which model scores higher on Scene Consistency, Veo 3 or Veo 3.1?

Veo 3 scores higher for scene consistency.

How are Veo 3 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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Veo 3

Veo 3.1

More comparisons

Other AI video model comparison pages
Comparison	Providers	Overall scores
Kling 3 Pro vs Veo 3.1	Kling AI (Kuaishou)Google	76.0 / 56.0
Veo 3.1 vs Gen-4.5	GoogleRunway	56.0 / 61.0
Kling 3 Pro vs Gen-4.5	Kling AI (Kuaishou)Runway	76.0 / 61.0

How we tested Veo 3 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.

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

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Veo 3

Veo 3.1

Highest overall score

More readable text

Head-to-head scores

Text

Physics

Cinematography

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Veo 3

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