ComparisonsWan 3.0 vs MiniMax H3: Duration, Resolution and References
MakerNice Team · ·
Wan 3.0 from Alibaba covers the wider duration range: 2 to 30 seconds at 480p, 720p or 1080p, with up to 10 reference images. MiniMax H3 from MiniMax runs 5 to 15 seconds at 480p, 768p, 2k or 4k and takes up to 5 references. Both support all four video modes on MakerNice. This comparison uses catalog facts only and does not rank output quality.
How do Wan 3.0 and MiniMax H3 compare side by side?
| Dimension | Wan 3.0 / 3.0 Prime | MiniMax H3 | H3 Max | H3 Max Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Alibaba | MiniMax | MiniMax | MiniMax |
| Modes | t2v, i2v, flf, r2v | t2v, i2v, flf, r2v | t2v, i2v, flf, r2v | t2v, i2v, flf |
| Duration | 2 to 30 s, default 5 | 5 to 15 s, default 5 | 5 to 15 s, default 5 | 5 to 15 s, default 5 |
| Resolutions | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 480p, 768p, 2k, 4k | 480p, 768p, 1080p | 480p, 768p, 1080p |
| Default resolution | 720p | 2k | 768p | 768p |
| Text-to-video ratios | adaptive, 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 | Same as MiniMax H3 | Same as MiniMax H3 |
| Reference images | Up to 10 | Up to 5 | Up to 4 | No r2v |
| Reference-to-video ratios | Not accepted | Same six as its t2v | adaptive plus the same six | No r2v |
In the mode row, t2v is text-to-video, i2v is image-to-video, flf is first and last frame and r2v is reference-to-video. Since both base models cover all four, mode support will not decide between them; the numbers will. In image-to-video and first and last frame mode, none of these models takes an aspect_ratio field.
How long can a Wan 3.0 video be compared with MiniMax H3?
Wan 3.0 accepts a duration from 2 to 30 seconds with a default of 5, the widest range among the Wan and MiniMax models. MiniMax H3, H3 Max and H3 Max Turbo accept 5 to 15 seconds, also defaulting to 5. For clips shorter than 5 seconds or longer than 15, Wan 3.0 is the one that fits.
Can you choose the resolution on MiniMax H3?
Yes. MiniMax H3 offers 480p, 768p, 2k and 4k with a 2k default, so you can draft at 480p and finish at 2k or 4k on the same model. Wan 3.0 offers 480p, 720p and 1080p with a 720p default, so its top tier is 1080p. The difference is the set of tiers: only MiniMax H3 reaches 2k and 4k, only Wan 3.0 offers 720p, and H3 Max and H3 Max Turbo offer 480p, 768p and 1080p, defaulting to 768p.
Which aspect ratios does each model accept?
For text-to-video, Wan 3.0 accepts adaptive, 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3 and 3:4. MiniMax H3, H3 Max and H3 Max Turbo accept 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4 and 9:16, without adaptive. So 21:9 ultrawide is available only on the MiniMax side, and adaptive only on Wan 3.0.
How many reference images can Wan 3.0 and MiniMax H3 take?
In reference-to-video mode, Wan 3.0 accepts up to 10 reference images and takes no aspect_ratio. MiniMax H3 accepts up to 5 and lists the same six aspect ratios as its text-to-video mode. H3 Max accepts up to 4 and also allows adaptive, while H3 Max Turbo has no reference-to-video mode at all.
Should you choose Wan 3.0 or MiniMax H3?
- Choose Wan 3.0 for the widest duration range, a 720p tier, or up to 10 reference images.
- Choose MiniMax H3 when you need 2k or 4k output, or 21:9 framing, including in reference-to-video.
- Choose H3 Max for 768p by default with up to 4 references, and H3 Max Turbo only for modes that need no references.
For what each costs, rely on live numbers rather than this post: see the Pricing page, or request a quote with your exact model, duration and resolution. The reference-to-video guide shows how to send reference_images for either line.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortest video Wan 3.0 can generate?
Is Wan 3.0 Prime different from Wan 3.0 in the API?
Does MiniMax H3 Max Turbo support reference images?
Can I send aspect_ratio in Wan 3.0 reference-to-video mode?
Models in this post
VideoWan 3.0
-21%The widest duration range on MakerNice — 2 to 30 seconds — at 480p, 720p or 1080p, with every input mode and up to 10 references.
VideoWan 3.0 Prime
-9%Wan 3.0's premium tier for final renders — same 2–30 seconds, 480p–1080p and 10 references. Explore on Wan 3.0, finish here.
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.
VideoMiniMax H3 Max
-9%Draft at 480p, finish at 1080p: H3 Max gives you three resolution tiers, 5–15 second clips and up to 4 reference images.
VideoMiniMax H3 Max Turbo
H3 Max built for turnaround: 480p to 1080p, 5–15 seconds, from text, a still, or first and last frames. No reference mode.