Canonical page: https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/wan-3-0-vs-topaz-video/ [Mixer AI](https://mixerai.org/) › [Knowledge Base](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/) › [Comparison](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/) › Wan 3.0 vs Topaz Video Upscaler: technical and visual comparison # Wan 3.0 vs Topaz Video Upscaler: technical and visual comparison Both models are available in the current Mixer AI catalog, but they solve different jobs within the same media type. This page therefore does not label one as universally better: the table shows compatible inputs, limits and pricing, while the visual section separates valid A/B checks from different workflow stages. [Try it on Mixer AI](https://mixerai.org/?dl=kb_wan-3-0-vs-topaz-video#/canvas) ## Key differences Wan 3.0: A scene up to 30 seconds long, combining photos, motion and audio references in one request. Topaz Video Upscaler: Enlarge a clip you have already selected without generating the scene again. Start with the specification table: it reflects current modes, input media, duration, resolution, aspect ratios and a normalized price where a fair comparison is possible. ## Specifications | Spec | Wan 3.0 | Topaz Video Upscaler | Model variants | Standard / Prime | Topaz Video | Generation modes | from text / from first and last frames / from references | — | First frame | Yes | No | Last frame | Yes | No | Input photos | up to 10 | No | Input videos | up to 5 | No | Input audio files | up to 5 | No | Input video length | 1–15 s | No | Input audio length | 1–15 s | No | Output audio | Can be enabled or disabled | No | Minimum duration | 2 s | — | Maximum duration | 30 s | — | Resolutions | 1080p / 720p / 480p | 1x / 2x / 4x | Aspect ratios | 9:16 / 16:9 / 1:1 / adaptive / 4:3 / 3:4 | Follows the input | Prompt limit | 20,000 characters | 0 characters | Price, 1 s (different quality) | ≈ 12.29 coins · 720p | ≈ 5.93 coins · 1× There is no shared resolution for a direct price comparison, so each price includes its setting and is not highlighted as cheaper. ## What to compare visually Do not force tools with different jobs into the same test. First compare the inputs each one accepts and the output it is meant to produce. If they share a workflow, run an A/B test on the same source; otherwise judge each at its own stage: generation, Motion Control, avatar creation or upscaling. ## What to inspect with Wan 3.0 A scene up to 30 seconds long, combining photos, motion and audio references in one request. - Text, one or two frames, or references. Mixer AI offers Standard and Prime. - 480P, 720P or 1080P; reference mode accepts up to 10 photos, 5 videos and 5 audio files. - Input video time is added to output time in the price calculation. - A long generation is not precise editing. Inspect transitions and object consistency throughout. ## What to inspect with Topaz Video Upscaler Enlarge a clip you have already selected without generating the scene again. - 1× processes without enlarging; 2× and 4× multiply the frame dimensions. - One MP4, MOV or MKV file, up to 50 MB on the website. No prompt required. - A 4× scale does not recover true detail that never existed in the source. - Upscaling does not correct the story, pose or incorrect object movement. ## How to run a fair comparison - Identify the workflow stage first: create new media, transfer motion, make a talking avatar, or improve an existing file. - Compare specifications only where they mean the same thing: accepted inputs, limits, available resolution and the real price of the needed mode. - If a shared workflow exists, use the same source. If it does not, do not infer visual quality from non-equivalent outputs. - Tools for different stages can be used sequentially rather than as substitutes. ## What we compare [ Wan 3.0 A scene up to 30 seconds long, combining photos, motion and audio references in one request. ](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/video/wan-3-0/)[ Topaz Video Upscaler Enlarge a clip you have already selected without generating the scene again. ](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/video/topaz-video/) ## FAQ How should I compare Wan 3.0 and Topaz Video Upscaler fairly? Compare purpose and inputs first. Test any shared workflow on the same source; evaluate different workflows separately by output quality, constraints and the price of that stage. Are both models available in Mixer AI? Yes. This page is generated only for models in the current public Mixer AI catalog; if a model leaves the catalog, the automated comparison must stop passing validation. Which model is better? There is no universal answer. First eliminate a model that cannot accept the input, duration, resolution or format you need, then compare outputs on your own scene. The table highlights only measurable advantages in individual specifications. ## See also [Seedance 2.5 vs Wan 3.0 Prime / Video: model comparison→](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/seedance-2-5-vs-wan-3-0/)[Veo 3.1 vs Wan 3.0: technical and visual comparison→](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/veo-3-1-vs-wan-3-0/)[Veo 3.1 vs Topaz Video Upscaler: technical and visual comparison→](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/veo-3-1-vs-topaz-video/)[Kling 3.0 vs Wan 3.0: technical and visual comparison→](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/kling-3-0-vs-wan-3-0/) [Try it on Mixer AI](https://mixerai.org/?dl=kb_wan-3-0-vs-topaz-video#/canvas)