MiniMax H3: REF2VA quality, FL2VA audio, LightX2V speed
ComfyUI user testing MiniMax H3 reports REF2VA produces noticeably better visual quality than FL2VA, though both accept image, video, and audio references. The workflow combines REF2VA visuals with FL2VA audio and LightX2V for speed.
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