ComparisonsMiniMax H3 (Hailuo 03) vs Kling 3.0: which fits a 4K request?
Makernice Team · ·
Prices as of November 12, 2026 (price list v15).
Key takeaways
- MiniMax H3 offers 480p, 768p, 2k and 4k through one resolution field, with 2K and 4K upscaled from 768p; Kling 3.0 reaches 4k through a separate Kling 3.0 4K model.
- Every MiniMax H3 tier works in all four modes; Kling 3.0 4K supports text-to-video only, while Kling 3.0 Pro and Standard add image-to-video and first and last frame.
- Kling 3.0 accepts clips of 3 to 15 seconds and MiniMax H3 accepts 5 to 15 seconds.
- MiniMax H3 takes up to 5 reference images; no Kling 3.0 variant has reference-to-video.
MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 03) and Kling 3.0 both cap clips at 15 seconds and both return audio with no switch, so the visible difference in a request is how resolution is chosen. MiniMax H3 is one model id with four tiers, where 2K and 4K are upscaled from 768p. Kling 3.0 is three model ids, one per tier, and only its 4K variant goes above 1080p. This page lists those catalog facts and Makernice prices and does not rate the footage.
What is the difference between MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 03) and Kling 3.0?
MiniMax H3 is one model id with four tiers and four modes, including reference-to-video with up to 5 images. Kling 3.0 is three model ids with one tier each and no reference-to-video. Both stop at 15 seconds and always return audio; the table lists every catalog field.
| Spec | MiniMax H3 | Kling 3.0 Pro | Kling 3.0 Standard | Kling 3.0 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor | MiniMax | Kuaishou | Kuaishou | Kuaishou |
| Modes | t2v, i2v, flf, r2v | t2v, i2v, flf | t2v, i2v, flf | t2v |
| Duration | 5 to 15 s, default 5 | 3 to 15 s, default 5 | 3 to 15 s, default 5 | 3 to 15 s, default 5 |
| resolution field | 480p, 768p, 2k, 4k | Not accepted | Not accepted | Not accepted |
| Default tier | 2k by default | Fixed at 1080p | Fixed at 720p | Fixed at 4k |
| Upscaled tiers | 480p, 768p native · 2K, 4K upscaled from 768p | None noted | None noted | None noted |
| Text-to-video ratios | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 | 9:16, 16:9, 1:1 | 9:16, 16:9, 1:1 | 9:16, 16:9, 1:1 |
| Reference images | Up to 5 (r2v) | No r2v | No r2v | No r2v |
| Audio | Included, no switch | Always on, no switch | Always on, no switch | Always on, no switch |
| Prompt limit | 4,000 characters | 2,500 characters | 2,500 characters | 2,500 characters |
Model pages: MiniMax H3, Kling 3.0 Pro, Kling 3.0 Standard and Kling 3.0 4K.
How do MiniMax H3 and Kling 3.0 reach 4K?
On MiniMax H3 you set resolution to 4k on the same model id. The catalog marks that tier, and 2k, as upscaled from 768p; 480p and 768p are listed as native. On Kling 3.0 you switch the model id to kling-3.0-4k, a text-to-video model that takes no resolution field and is billed at 4k. Neither path is a quality claim here: the catalog describes how the tier is produced, and the clip itself is the test.
Which MiniMax H3 and Kling 3.0 modes work at each tier?
MiniMax H3 keeps all four modes at every tier, so image-to-video, first and last frame and reference-to-video all work at 4k. Kling 3.0 Standard (720p) and Pro (1080p) support text-to-video, image-to-video and first and last frame. Kling 3.0 4K supports text-to-video only, so animating a still at 4k is not possible on Kling 3.0.
What is the shortest clip on Kling 3.0 and MiniMax H3?
Kling 3.0 accepts 3 seconds on all three variants. MiniMax H3 starts at 5 seconds and rejects 3 or 4 with an error asking for an integer between 5 and 15. Both default to 5 seconds and stop at 15.
How much do MiniMax H3 and Kling 3.0 cost per second?
On Makernice, MiniMax H3 is $0.072 per second at 768p and Kling 3.0 Standard is $0.1209 per second at 720p, on price list v15 (November 12, 2026). Rates are per second of output and the same across the modes listed. The 15 s column is the longest clip either line accepts; multiply the per-second rate for shorter clips, rounded to the cent.
| Model · tier | Modes | Per second | 15 s |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax H3 · 480p | t2v, i2v, flf, r2v | $0.06 | $0.90 |
| MiniMax H3 · 768p | t2v, i2v, flf, r2v | $0.072 | $1.08 |
| Kling 3.0 Standard · 720p | t2v, i2v, flf | $0.1209 | $1.81 |
| Kling 3.0 Pro · 1080p | t2v, i2v, flf | $0.1612 | $2.42 |
| MiniMax H3 · 2k | t2v, i2v, flf, r2v | $0.156 | $2.34 |
| MiniMax H3 · 4k | t2v, i2v, flf, r2v | $0.192 | $2.88 |
| Kling 3.0 4K · 4k | t2v | $0.5142 | $7.71 |
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Which should I choose, MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 03) or Kling 3.0?
Decide by mode and tier, since this page has no side-by-side quality test: MiniMax H3 when an image-based or reference request needs 2k or 4k, and Kling 3.0 when you need a 3 or 4 second clip or want to stay on Kling model ids.
- Image-to-video or reference-to-video at 2k or 4k: MiniMax H3 is the only option of the two.
- A 3 or 4 second clip: Kling 3.0.
- 21:9, 4:3 or 3:4 text-to-video framing: MiniMax H3.
- Text-to-video at 4k while staying on the Kling line: Kling 3.0 4K.
For the newer Kling release, see Kling 4.0 vs MiniMax H3.
Frequently asked questions
Where do MiniMax H3's 2K and 4K tiers come from?
Which Kling 3.0 variant accepts a start frame?
Does MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 03) generate sound?
How many reference images does MiniMax H3 take?
Models in this post
VideoMiniMax H3
-25%MiniMax's H3 with a 2K default and a 4K option — 5–15 second clips from text, a still, first and last frames, or up to 5 references.
VideoKling 3.0 Pro
-4%Video that ships with sound: Kuaishou's Kling 3.0 Pro adds audio to every 3–15 second clip, from text, a still or first and last frames. 1080p tier.
VideoKling 3.0 Standard
-4%Kling 3.0 with audio at the 720p tier — the budget pick for social clips that need sound.
VideoKling 3.0 4K
Prompt-to-4K with sound: Kling 3.0 4K turns text into 3–15 second clips with audio, priced at the 4K tier.