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LTX 2 vs Wan
We gave both models the exact same six prompts on ManifoldGen. No cherry-picking: every clip below is the output you get, side by side.
Verdict: LTX 2 wins overall (5–1 across 6 categories)
| CATEGORY | LTX 2 | Wan |
|---|---|---|
| Human Motion | #4 | ✓ Winner |
| VFX | ✓ Winner | #4 |
| Cinematic Landscape | ✓ Winner | #4 |
| Product Shot | ✓ Winner | #5 |
| Stylized World | ✓ Winner | #5 |
| Camera Motion | ✓ Winner | #4 |
| Median generation time | 65s | — |
Human Motion
THE EXACT PROMPT EVERY MODEL RAN
A dancer in a flowing red dress performs contemporary dance on a rain-slicked city street at night, neon reflections on wet pavement, slow-motion fabric trails, cinematic tracking shot
RANK #4 OVERALL
RANK #3 OVERALL
LTX 2: Readable motion, some limb smearing during fast spins. Wan: Solid rhythm but stiffer transitions between poses.
VFX
THE EXACT PROMPT EVERY MODEL RAN
A massive whale swims through clouds above a remote mountain village at sunset, volumetric god rays, glowing mist trailing behind it, epic fantasy VFX shot
RANK #3 OVERALL
RANK #4 OVERALL
LTX 2: Strong colors; whale anatomy drifts a little near the tail. Wan: Good atmosphere, less volumetric depth.
Cinematic Landscape
THE EXACT PROMPT EVERY MODEL RAN
Drone shot flying low over an endless lavender field at golden hour, wind rippling through the flowers, distant storm clouds on the horizon, anamorphic lens flare
RANK #2 OVERALL
RANK #4 OVERALL
LTX 2: Sweeping move with rich color grade; minor texture repetition. Wan: Smooth flight, gentler wind response in the field.
Product Shot
THE EXACT PROMPT EVERY MODEL RAN
A sleek matte-black smartwatch rotates slowly on a reflective obsidian pedestal, dramatic studio rim lighting, macro detail on the textured crown, premium product commercial
RANK #2 OVERALL
RANK #5 OVERALL
LTX 2: Clean rotation and premium lighting at the lowest cost per clip. Wan: Correct concept, least refined specular highlights.
Stylized World
THE EXACT PROMPT EVERY MODEL RAN
A paper-craft origami fox trots through a miniature cardboard forest, tiny paper leaves drift through the air, tilt-shift macro lens, warm afternoon light
RANK #1 OVERALL
RANK #5 OVERALL
LTX 2: Charming material feel: paper grain, tilt-shift falloff, playful gait. Wan: Readable scene, least tactile materials.
Camera Motion
THE EXACT PROMPT EVERY MODEL RAN
One continuous dolly shot pushing through the open door of a cozy late-night ramen shop toward a steaming bowl, steam swirling, shallow depth of field, warm practical lights
RANK #3 OVERALL
RANK #4 OVERALL
LTX 2: Smooth move, small spatial jump mid-shot. Wan: Steady but slower-feeling dolly.
Run your own LTX 2 vs Wan test
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