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# MiniMax H3 Max vs MiniMax H3 — Try Online (2026)

> Compare MiniMax H3 Max vs MiniMax H3 in Clip Studio Video Lab. Same 5–15s native-audio shots with first/last frames; Max is the 1080p speed SKU, H3 goes to 4K.

Canonical page: https://clipstudio.ai/ai-video-models/minimax-h3-max-vs-minimax-h3

## Intent

Same 5–15 second native-audio envelope and image modes. H3 Max tops out at 1080p; MiniMax H3 adds 2K and 4K.

## Verdict

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.

## Spec table

| Spec | MiniMax H3 Max | MiniMax H3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duration | 5–15 seconds | 5–15 seconds |
| Resolution | 480p, 768p, 1080p | 480p, 768p, 2K, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Audio | Native audio | Native audio |
| Modes | Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References | Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References |
| References | Up to 9 | Up to 9 |
| Advanced controls | Seed, Prompt enhancement | Seed, Prompt enhancement |

## FAQs

### 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.


## Related

- [MiniMax H3 Max](https://clipstudio.ai/ai-video-models/minimax-h3-max.md)
- [MiniMax H3](https://clipstudio.ai/ai-video-models/minimax-h3.md)
- [Video Lab](https://clipstudio.ai/video-lab.md)
- [All models](https://clipstudio.ai/ai-video-models.md)
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