ComparisonsKling 4.0 vs MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 03): which fits 30-second clips?
Makernice Team · ·
Prices as of November 12, 2026 (price list v15).
Key takeaways
- On Makernice, MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 03) is the model id minimax-h3, and the current Kling release is kling-4.0.
- Kling 4.0 accepts 3 to 30 seconds per clip; MiniMax H3 accepts 5 to 15 seconds.
- Kling 4.0 offers 720p and 1080p; MiniMax H3 offers 480p, 768p, 2k and 4k, with 2K and 4K upscaled from 768p.
- Kling 4.0 takes up to 10 reference images and MiniMax H3 up to 5; only MiniMax H3 accepts 4:3 and 3:4.
MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 03) from MiniMax and Kling 4.0 from Kuaishou both cover text-to-video, image-to-video, first and last frame and reference-to-video with audio. Kling 4.0 runs twice as long per clip, up to 30 seconds, and reads twice as many reference images. MiniMax H3 has more resolution tiers and two extra aspect ratios. The numbers below come from the model catalog and the price list; output quality is not ranked.
Which model ids do Kling 4.0 and MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 03) use?
Use minimax-h3 for MiniMax H3 and kling-4.0 for Kling 4.0. MiniMax also has MiniMax H3 Max and MiniMax H3 Max Turbo, compared in MiniMax H3 Max vs MiniMax H3. The previous Kling generation is still available as three ids, kling-3.0-standard, kling-3.0-pro and kling-3.0-4k, and Kling 3.0 vs MiniMax H3 compares those with MiniMax H3.
How do Kling 4.0 and MiniMax H3 compare field by field?
Kling 4.0 leads on clip length (30 seconds) and reference images (10), while MiniMax H3 leads on resolution tiers (four) and text-to-video ratios (six). The table lists every catalog field for both.
| Spec | Kling 4.0 | MiniMax H3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model id | kling-4.0 | minimax-h3 |
| Modes | t2v, i2v, flf, r2v | t2v, i2v, flf, r2v |
| Duration | 3 to 30 s, default 5 | 5 to 15 s, default 5 |
| resolution field | 720p, 1080p | 480p, 768p, 2k, 4k |
| Default tier | 720p by default | 2k by default |
| Upscaled tiers | None noted | 480p, 768p native · 2K, 4K upscaled from 768p |
| Text-to-video ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 21:9 | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Reference images | Up to 10 (r2v) | Up to 5 (r2v) |
| Reference ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 21:9 | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Audio | Always on, no switch | Included, no switch |
Model pages: Kling 4.0 and MiniMax H3.
Can Kling 4.0 or MiniMax H3 go past 15 seconds?
Kling 4.0 can, with up to 30 seconds in one request. MiniMax H3 stops at 15, so a 30 second sequence on MiniMax H3 means two requests and an edit. At the short end, Kling 4.0 accepts 3 and 4 second clips; MiniMax H3 starts at 5.
Which aspect ratios does only MiniMax H3 accept, compared with Kling 4.0?
MiniMax H3 is the only one of the two with 4:3 and 3:4. Both models accept 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 and 21:9 in text-to-video and reference-to-video. MiniMax H3 adds 4:3 and 3:4 in both modes. Neither model takes an aspect_ratio field in image-to-video or first and last frame, where the request carries no frame-shape setting.
How many reference images do Kling 4.0 and MiniMax H3 take?
Kling 4.0 reads up to 10 reference images, MiniMax H3 up to 5. Kling 4.0 accepts JPEG and PNG only, with each side at least 300 pixels; MiniMax H3 also accepts WebP, with sides from 256 to 5760 pixels. A WebP set that works on MiniMax H3 needs converting before it goes to Kling 4.0.
How much does a Kling 4.0 or MiniMax H3 clip cost?
On Makernice, Kling 4.0 is $0.168 per second at 720p and MiniMax H3 is $0.072 per second at 768p, on price list v15 (November 12, 2026). Each tier has one per-second rate for all modes; clip price = per-second price × seconds, rounded to the cent.
| Model · tier | Per second | 5 s | 15 s | 30 s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kling 4.0 · 720p | $0.168 | $0.84 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Kling 4.0 · 1080p | $0.252 | $1.26 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| MiniMax H3 · 480p | $0.06 | $0.30 | $0.90 | Over the 15 s cap |
| MiniMax H3 · 768p | $0.072 | $0.36 | $1.08 | Over the 15 s cap |
| MiniMax H3 · 2k | $0.156 | $0.78 | $2.34 | Over the 15 s cap |
| MiniMax H3 · 4k | $0.192 | $0.96 | $2.88 | Over the 15 s cap |
A request without resolution bills Kling 4.0 at 720p and MiniMax H3 at 2k. Estimate a batch in the cost calculator →
Which should I choose, Kling 4.0 or MiniMax H3?
Match the model to the request, since no side-by-side quality test of the two is published here. Kling 4.0 suits clips over 15 seconds, 3 or 4 second clips and sets of 6 to 10 reference images. MiniMax H3 suits 480p or 768p drafts, a 2k or 4k tier, 4:3 or 3:4 framing and WebP inputs.
Frequently asked questions
Which MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 03) variants can I call?
What is the top resolution on Kling 4.0?
Can I still call Kling 3.0?
Does Kling 4.0 or MiniMax H3 start at a shorter clip length?
Models in this post
VideoKling 4.0
Kling 4.0 makes 3–30 second clips with sound from text, a first frame, first and last frames, or up to 10 reference images, at 720p or 1080p.
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.