Legacy evaluation · V1

Vidu Q2 vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video

By Megaton TeamJuly 22, 2026

Vidu Q2 is the better overall choice over Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video. It scores higher in nearly every quality category shown.

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Our verdict

Vidu Q2 is the better choice

Vidu Q2 scores higher than Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video in nearly every quality category shown. Its biggest lead is in 3D animation, but Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video costs less.

ShengShu Technology (Vidu)

ShengShu Technology (Vidu)

Vidu Q2

45.0Overall score
Rank
Price per minute
$1.20/min
Pika

Pika

Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video

26.0Overall score
Rank
Price per minute
$2.40/min

Best for

Highest overall score

Vidu Q2

Vidu Q2 leads the overall score by 19.0 points.

The overall score does not measure file reliability.

Best for

More readable text

Vidu Q2

Vidu Q2 leads by 26.0 points.

Long or moving text still needs manual review.

Best for

Lower generation cost

Vidu Q2

Vidu Q2 runs $1.20/min, against $2.40/min for Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video.

Provider prices can change.

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Reviewer scores

Scores by category

Vidu Q2 wins 11 of 12 categories head-to-head. Each bar is the reviewer score out of 100.

Biggest gap3D Animation: Vidu Q2 ahead by 52.0 points.
Closest categoryPrompt Adherence: Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video ahead by 1.3 points.

Head-to-head scores

12 categories rated head-to-head

Vidu Q2Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
Physics
43.8
23.7
Prompt Adherence
45.8
47.0
Logic Consistency
37.2
25.5
Scene Consistency
45.2
21.2
Cinematography
46.6
32.1
2D Animation
38.0
12.7
3D Animation
69.0
17.0
Human
49.7
24.3
Actor Performance
55.0
46.7
Objects
34.4
30.6
Animals
38.1
30.6
Text Fidelity
32.0
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

Vidu Q2 leads here by 26.0 points.

Matched Text outputs from Vidu Q2 and Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
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Vidu Q2
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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

Vidu Q2 leads here by 20.1 points.

Matched Physics outputs from Vidu Q2 and Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
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Vidu Q2
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Video test 3

Cinematography

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

Related category score

Vidu Q2 leads here by 14.5 points.

Matched Cinematography outputs from Vidu Q2 and Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
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Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video

Capabilities

Inputs and outputs

CapabilityVidu Q2Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
Text inputYesYes
Image inputYesYes
Video inputYesNo
Audio inputNoNo
Image outputYesNo
Audio outputNoNo

FAQ

Common questions

Is Vidu Q2 better than Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

Vidu Q2 is better overall and leads most quality categories.

Is Vidu Q2 cheaper than Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video costs less at $2.40 per minute, compared with $3.60 for Vidu Q2.

Does Vidu Q2 generate audio?

No, Vidu Q2 does not include 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, Vidu Q2 or Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video supports longer clips at 10 seconds, compared with 8 seconds for Vidu Q2.

Which model scores higher on 3D Animation, Vidu Q2 or Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

Vidu Q2 scores higher for 3D animation.

Which model scores higher on Anime Animation, Vidu Q2 or Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

Vidu Q2 scores higher for anime.

How are Vidu Q2 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 Vidu Q2 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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