MiniMax H3 and Kling: a spec comparison
MiniMax H3 and Kling 3.0 make clips from text, from a picture and from references, and both reach 15 seconds. Kling goes higher on resolution, with 4K against 2K in H3. Kling turns sound on with a switch, while H3 has no switch. The references differ: H3 takes up to 9 pictures and 3 videos, and Kling 3.0 Omni takes up to 7 pictures and one video.
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MiniMax H3 and Kling specs side by side
| Parameter | MiniMax H3 | Kling |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | MiniMax | Kling |
| Versions | MiniMax H3 | Kling 3.0, Kling 3.0 Omni, Kling Motion Control, Kling O3 Image, Kling O1 Image |
| Modes | text to video, image to video, reference images | text to video, image to video, first and last frame, reference images, video edit, motion transfer, text to image, edit from photos |
| Duration | 5-15 s | 3-15 s; matches the source video |
| Resolution | 768p, 2K | 720p, 1080p, 1K, 2K, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 9:16, 16:9, 1:1, 3:4, 4:3 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 21:9, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3 |
| Sound | no switch | on/off switch (Kling 3.0, Kling 3.0 Omni); no switch (Kling Motion Control) |
| References | up to 9 images, up to 3 videos | up to 10 images, up to 1 videos |
| Prompt | up to 2,500 characters | |
| Price from | from 24 tokens | from 2 tokens |
When to use MiniMax H3
- You want one version and no choice: H3 has one, while Kling has three video variants.
- You send many references per run: up to 9 pictures and 3 videos.
- You need a first and last frame: the base H3 has no such mode, H3 Max does.
When to use Kling
- You need 4K: Kling 3.0 and Kling 3.0 Omni give it.
- You want sound on demand: a switch turns it on in Kling 3.0.
- The clip runs between two frames: Kling 3.0 takes a first and a last frame.
- The motion is already on video: Motion Control transfers it onto your character.
Model pages
MiniMax H3
video 5-15 s, up to 2K
from 24 tokens
Kling
video 3-15 s; matches the source video, up to 4K
images up to 4K
pictures: up to 10 references
from 2 tokens
Frequently asked questions
Which one has the higher resolution?
Kling: 720p, 1080p and 4K. MiniMax H3: 768p and 2K.
Which model makes longer clips?
Both go up to 15 seconds. Kling 3.0 starts at 3 seconds, H3 at 5.
Does H3 have a sound switch?
No. In Kling 3.0 you turn sound on with a switch.
Can I set a first and last frame in H3?
Not in the base H3. That mode is in H3 Max, which has its own page.
How much does each one cost?
The token price depends on the version, duration and resolution. The generate button shows the exact amount before you start.