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Veo 3.1 Fast vs Veo 2
Veo 2 edges out Veo 3.1 Fast overall (Veo 3.1 Fast 51.0 vs Veo 2 56.0.) Veo 2, despite being an older model, demonstrates quite good judgment and taste. It has great cinematography going for it, and was the first generation that really showed us models could produce very cinematic output—sometimes, if prompted enough, producing videos that were difficult to distinguish from reality. There are now models that are much better, but Veo 2 remains historically significant as the proof point that photo-real AI video was achievable. The main tradeoffs are in Physics accuracy, Native audio generation (lacks it), Artifacts, Natural human movement, where Veo 3.1 Fast tends to score better.
Veo 3.1 FastGoogle | Veo 2Google |
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Modalities
| Capability | Veo 3.1 Fast | Veo 2 |
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| Audio input | — | — |
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| Audio output | — | — |
Providers
Provider
Google
google-veo
Google is the platform that serves Veo 3.1 Fast requests, pricing, and availability.
Provider
Google
google-veo
Google is the platform that serves Veo 2 requests, pricing, and availability.
Physics
How well the model simulates real-world physics: gravity, momentum, collisions, and natural movement.
Veo 2 leads on physics (+10.5), with a measurable advantage over Veo 3.1 Fast. The clearest separation is on Physics (+10.5). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If physics is a priority for your prompts, Veo 2 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 Fast | Veo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45.7 | 56.2 |
Prompt and Logic
Measures how accurately the model follows prompts and maintains logical consistency throughout the video.
Veo 2 leads on prompt and logic (+5.9), with a measurable advantage over Veo 3.1 Fast. The clearest separation is on Prompt Adherence (+14.0). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If prompt and logic is a priority for your prompts, Veo 2 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 Fast | Veo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Prompt Adherence | 44.0 | 58.0 |
| Logic Consistency | 41.5 | 38.3 |
| Scene Consistency | 50.7 | 57.7 |
Aesthetics
Visual quality including cinematography, artistic taste, and overall production value.
Veo 2 leads on aesthetics (+7.2), with a measurable advantage over Veo 3.1 Fast. The clearest separation is on Cinematography (+14.4). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If aesthetics is a priority for your prompts, Veo 2 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 Fast | Veo 2 |
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| Cinematography | 53.4 | 67.7 |
| Taste | — | — |
| Quality | 0.5 | 0.6 |
Animation
Performance on animated content styles including 2D, 3D, and anime-style animation.
Veo 2 leads on animation (+2.6), with a measurable advantage over Veo 3.1 Fast. The clearest separation is on 3D Animation (+39.5). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If animation is a priority for your prompts, Veo 2 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 Fast | Veo 2 |
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| 2D Animation | 27.7 | 23.0 |
| 3D Animation | 15.0 | 54.5 |
| Anime Animation | 54.3 | 27.3 |
Humans
Accuracy of human rendering including body proportions, hand details, and realistic actor performances.
Veo 3.1 Fast leads on humans (+3.7), with a measurable advantage over Veo 2. The clearest separation is on Hands (+17.4). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If humans is a priority for your prompts, Veo 3.1 Fast is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 Fast | Veo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Human | 55.3 | 52.7 |
| Hands | 77.3 | 59.9 |
| Actor Performance | 56.3 | 65.3 |
Objects and Animals
Quality of rendering inanimate objects and animals with accurate shapes, textures, and movements.
Veo 2 leads on objects and animals (+10.4), with a measurable advantage over Veo 3.1 Fast. The clearest separation is on Animals (+20.6). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If objects and animals is a priority for your prompts, Veo 2 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 Fast | Veo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Objects | 57.6 | 57.8 |
| Animals | 55.1 | 75.8 |
Text
Ability to render readable, accurate text and typography within generated videos.
Veo 2 leads on text (+6.3), with a measurable advantage over Veo 3.1 Fast. The clearest separation is on Text Fidelity (+6.3). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If text is a priority for your prompts, Veo 2 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 Fast | Veo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Text Fidelity | 47.7 | 54.0 |
Cost and Speed
Practical factors including pricing per video and generation latency.
Veo 3.1 Fast leads on cost and speed (+78.8), with a measurable advantage over Veo 2. The clearest separation is on Latency (+212.0). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If cost and speed is a priority for your prompts, Veo 3.1 Fast is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 Fast | Veo 2 |
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| Price / sec | $0.100 | $0.500 |
| Price / min | $6.00 | $30.00 |
| Latency | 638ms | 850ms |