Video models
Hailuo H3 Max Turbo vs Wan 2.7
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, Hailuo H3 Max Turbo costs less: 8 Sparks a second against 20 (5 seconds: about $0.40 against $1.00).
- Only Wan 2.7 makes its own sound; the other is silent (add music or a voice in Sound).
- Hailuo H3 Max Turbo takes more references (15 files against 8).
- Hailuo H3 Max Turbo is Draft quality and Wan 2.7 is Standard.
- Hailuo H3 Max Turbo works on the Free plan; Wan 2.7 needs a paid plan.
Side by side
| Hailuo H3 Max Turbo | Wan 2.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MiniMax | Alibaba |
| Quality tier | Draft | Standard |
| Price at 480p | 5 Sparks/s ($0.25 for 5 s) | Not offered |
| Price at 720p | 8 Sparks/s ($0.40 for 5 s) | 20 Sparks/s ($1.00 for 5 s) |
| Price at 1080p | 20 Sparks/s ($1.00 for 5 s) | 32 Sparks/s ($1.60 for 5 s) |
| Clip length | 1 to 15 seconds | 2 to 15 seconds |
| Makes sound | No | Yes |
| Starts from | 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) | A written prompt; A start picture, and an end picture to land on; References: up to 5 pictures, 3 videos |
| Shapes | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Free plan | Yes | Paid plans |
Which to use
The cheapest way to try an idea: frames, references, up to 1080p. Best at trying ideas cheaply and close-ups.
Stylized looks; references for characters and objects. Best at stylized looks and people talking.
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.