Video models
Hailuo 02 vs Hailuo H3 Max Turbo
Both run in Pixie Studio, so you can try each with the same prompt. Here's how they differ, from Pixie's own price list.
The short answer
- At 720p they cost the same: 8 Sparks a second (about $0.40 for 5 seconds).
- Hailuo H3 Max Turbo makes longer clips: up to 15 seconds, against 10 for Hailuo 02.
- Hailuo H3 Max Turbo goes up to 1080p; Hailuo 02 up to 720p.
- Only Hailuo H3 Max Turbo takes reference pictures or videos, to keep a character or a move.
Side by side
| Hailuo 02 | Hailuo H3 Max Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MiniMax | MiniMax |
| Quality tier | Draft | Draft |
| Price at 480p | Not offered | 5 Sparks/s ($0.25 for 5 s) |
| Price at 720p | 8 Sparks/s ($0.40 for 5 s) | 8 Sparks/s ($0.40 for 5 s) |
| Price at 1080p | Not offered | 20 Sparks/s ($1.00 for 5 s) |
| Clip length | 6 or 10 seconds | 1 to 15 seconds |
| Makes sound | No | No |
| Starts from | A written prompt; A start picture, and an end picture to land on | A written prompt; A start picture, and an end picture to land on; References: up to 9 pictures, 3 videos, 3 sound clips (15 s of video in all) |
| Shapes | 16:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Which to use
Budget clips with snappy action, 6 or 10 seconds. Best at trying ideas cheaply and action scenes.
The cheapest way to try an idea: frames, references, up to 1080p. Best at trying ideas cheaply and close-ups.
Not sure? Leave Create on Auto: Pixie picks a model for each shot from what it needs (sound, references, length) and its budget.
Join the waitlist to try it
Run the same prompt on each and keep the one you like. The price shows first.