Decision snapshot
| Decision factor | Wan 3.0 | MiniMax H3 |
|---|---|---|
| Text-to-video Elo | 1,240 | 1,226 |
| Per-minute cost at 720p | $12.00 | $7.80 |
| Document input | Yes | No |
| Native 30s single-pass | Yes | Yes |
| Audio in single pass | Yes | Yes |
Where each model wins
- Cheaper per-minute production at scale — MiniMax H3 at $7.80/min.
- Document-to-video and slide-deck workflows — only Wan 3.0.
- 14 Elo higher on the arena — visible on character-consistency heavy prompts.
- Reference mixing on multi-modal inputs — MiniMax H3 still leads.
Cost on the same workload
A 60-second 720p clip costs $12.00 on Wan 3.0 versus $7.80 on MiniMax H3. Wan 3.0 is 54 percent more expensive per minute at this resolution. For high-volume social production, MiniMax H3 is the cheaper choice.
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| Workload | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Document or webpage → video | Wan 3.0 — only it reads documents. |
| High-volume social production | MiniMax H3 — 35 percent cheaper per minute. |
| Top-of-arena character work | Wan 3.0 — 14 Elo ahead. |
| Multi-modal reference mixing | MiniMax H3 — still leads on this axis. |
Benchmark rules
- Same harness version (Artificial Analysis, August 2026 batch).
- Per-minute cost is computed at the published per-second rate at 720p × 60.
- Vendor-reported and independently measured results are separate classes.
- Do not extrapolate a single benchmark to production reliability.
Frequently asked questions
Can I try Wan 3.0 before integrating it?
Use the OneInfer Wan 3.0 launcher to open a prepared prompt in the public playground. Availability is checked against the current model catalog.
How should I treat benchmark claims?
Check the provenance label and harness version. Vendor-reported and independently verified results are deliberately shown as different evidence classes.
Put Wan 3.0 to work
Fund a controlled evaluation, send a reference frame or document, and measure quality and cost on your own workload.