Video models
Hailuo H3 vs LTX-2.5 Pro
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 costs less: 20 Sparks a second against 30 (5 seconds: about $1.00 against $1.50).
- Hailuo H3 makes longer clips: up to 15 seconds, against 10 for LTX-2.5 Pro.
- Only LTX-2.5 Pro makes its own sound; the other is silent (add music or a voice in Sound).
- LTX-2.5 Pro goes up to 1080p; Hailuo H3 up to 720p.
- Only Hailuo H3 takes reference pictures or videos, to keep a character or a move.
- Hailuo H3 is Standard quality and LTX-2.5 Pro is Pro.
Side by side
| Hailuo H3 | LTX-2.5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MiniMax | Lightricks |
| Quality tier | Standard | Pro |
| Price at 480p | 12 Sparks/s ($0.60 for 5 s) | Not offered |
| Price at 720p | 20 Sparks/s ($1.00 for 5 s) | 30 Sparks/s ($1.50 for 5 s) |
| Price at 1080p | Not offered | 48 Sparks/s ($2.40 for 5 s) |
| Clip length | 5 to 15 seconds | 6, 8 or 10 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 |
| Shapes | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 | 16:9, 9:16 |
| Free plan | Paid plans | Paid plans |
Which to use
Expressive faces and close-ups; frames and references. Best at close-ups and realistic footage.
Clean product and motion-graphics shots, with sound. Best at product shots and stylized looks.
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.