Head-to-head · Video Lab
MiniMax H3 Max vs MiniMax H3
Same 5–15 second native-audio envelope and image modes. H3 Max tops out at 1080p; MiniMax H3 adds 2K and 4K.
Specs from the live Video Lab catalog · Last reviewed 20 September 2026. No invented scores.
Sourced output
Sample frames from each model.
Catalog specs
Side-by-side from Video Lab.
Duration, resolution, aspect ratios, audio, modes, and controls come from the live model catalog—not from a ranked shoot-out.
Spec
MiniMax H3 Max
MiniMax H3
Duration
MiniMax H3 Max
5–15 seconds
MiniMax H3
5–15 seconds
Resolution
MiniMax H3 Max
480p, 768p, 1080p
MiniMax H3
480p, 768p, 2K, 4K
Aspect ratios
MiniMax H3 Max
21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
MiniMax H3
21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
Audio
MiniMax H3 Max
Native audio
MiniMax H3
Native audio
Modes
MiniMax H3 Max
Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References
MiniMax H3
Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References
References
MiniMax H3 Max
Up to 9
MiniMax H3
Up to 9
Advanced controls
MiniMax H3 Max
Seed, Prompt enhancement
MiniMax H3
Seed, Prompt enhancement
Verdict
Which one should you try?
MiniMax H3 Max and MiniMax H3 both generate 5–15 second native-audio clips with text, animate image, first/last frames, and up to nine references. H3 Max is fal’s post-trained speed SKU at 480p, 768p, or 1080p. MiniMax H3 keeps 480p and 768p and adds 2K and 4K. Choose H3 Max for faster 1080p drafts; choose MiniMax H3 when 2K or 4K is the delivery target.
Questions, answered
MiniMax H3 Max vs MiniMax H3 FAQ
What is MiniMax H3 Max vs MiniMax H3?
H3 Max is the 480p/768p/1080p speed SKU. MiniMax H3 is the high-resolution SKU with 2K and 4K. Shot length (5–15 seconds), native audio, and image modes match.
Can I try MiniMax H3 Max online?
Yes. Open MiniMax H3 Max in Clip Studio Video Lab. Clip Studio serves it through fal.ai; you do not need a separate fal account.
Does H3 Max support first and last frames?
Yes. Both H3 Max and MiniMax H3 support a starting image, first and last frames, and up to nine reference images.
Is MiniMax H3 Max or MiniMax H3 free?
Video Lab generations use your monthly generation allowance. Eligible new accounts get a complimentary Story part and a complimentary Topic Short; those are separate from Video Lab.
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