DALL-E 2 OpenAI vs FLUX.1 Krea [dev] Black Forest Labs

DALL-E 2

• + Includes a blue object and a red element on a table.

• − Fails almost all spatial logic in the prompt.
• − The book is inside/part of the cube instead of on top.
• − The blue sphere is missing, replaced by a giant blue planter.
• − Low resolution and blurry details.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Perfect adherence to all spatial instructions in the prompt.
• + High photorealistic quality with accurate reflections and lighting.
• + Correct placement of the red book, blue sphere, and background plant.

• − The sphere is slightly large for the scale of the cube, though it fits.

DALL-E 2

• + Successfully captures reflections on wet pavement.
• + Accurately represents the 'imperfect framing' and 'shallow depth of field' requested.

• − The subject is completely out of focus, making it impossible to see the 'elderly Japanese man' or 'natural skin texture'.
• − The composition is so abstract that the primary subject is lost.
• − Lower overall visual quality compared to modern models.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent subject detail with natural skin and hair textures.
• + Follows most prompt instructions including rain, red bicycle, and elderly Japanese man.
• + High image clarity and realistic lighting.

• − The man is standing with the bike rather than 'repairing' it.
• − Lacks the requested 'motion blur' for passing cars, which appear relatively sharp.
• − The framing is centered and traditional, ignoring the 'imperfect framing' instruction.

DALL-E 2

• + Features a very shallow depth of field as requested
• + Texture on the metal appears weathered and gritty

• − Anatomical failure with the face looking like melting wax or distorted stone
• − Lacks almost all specific details from the prompt like braided hair with beads
• − Low resolution and extreme digital artifacts

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to all prompt elements including braided hair with beads and ornate engravings
• + Lifelike eye contact and realistic skin textures including scars and dirt
• + High visual quality with sophisticated lighting and bokeh sparks

• − The armor engravings look slightly repetitive or standard
• − The hair braids are perfectly neat despite the battle-worn description

DALL-E 2

• + Strong bold sans-serif typography
• + High contrast and vibrant colors

• − Nonsensical, garbled text throughout
• − Abstract food imagery that does not look appetizing or realistic
• − Fails to create a functional menu layout

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the grid layout and sectioning requested
• + Photos are recognizable as high-quality, professional food shots
• + Clear, organized structure suitable for a real restaurant

• − Some minor spelling artifacts in the smaller text
• − The 'Appetizers' heading is repeated instead of using 'Pizza'

DALL-E 2

• + Successfully captures a chaotic, fiery atmosphere.
• + The 'exploded' effect feels more integrated with the background energy.

• − Text is heavily mangled with severe spelling errors.
• − Visual quality is low with significant blur and lack of photorealistic texture.
• − Fails to include the price or the secondary message correctly.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Exceptional text rendering with perfect spelling for 'MAGIC BURGER' and 'LIMITED TIME ONLY'.
• + High photorealistic detail in the food textures (bun, lettuce, meat).
• + Excellent composition that looks like a high-end commercial advertisement.

• − Missing the fiery effect on the text itself.
• − The price is present but not inside a starburst as requested.
• − The 'exploded' effect is a bit static compared to the 'motion' requested.

DALL-E 2

• + The chalk texture on the 'erased' parts of the board is realistic.

• − The text is completely unintelligible gibberish.
• − The handwriting style is messy and does not follow the cursive instructions for the title.
• − The resolution and visual quality are very low compared to modern models.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Successfully rendered the title, date, and most of the menu items with high legibility.
• + The handwriting looks authentic with realistic chalk textures and variations.
• + The overall composition and lighting of the café setting are excellent.

• − There is some text repetition, such as 'Gruffle Mushroom Risotto' appearing after 'Truffle Mushroom'.
• − Small spelling artifacts appear in the cursive, such as 'Lcoman' and 'Chvicuations'.

DALL-E 2

• + Atmospheric background with planet curve and stardust
• + Maintains a classic surrealism aesthetic

• − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse
• − Low resolution with significant noise and artifacting
• − Poor anatomical detail on the horse and astronaut

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + High resolution with crisp, cinematic lighting
• + Attempted a more complex composition to address the surreal prompt
• + Excellent textural detail on the space suit and horse hair

• − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is still riding the horse
• − The harness and equipment on the horse are physically nonsensical
• − Confusing spatial arrangement of the horse's legs

DALL-E 2

• + Attempts to show the passenger interacting with a phone.

• − Extreme anatomical distortions in the human face and hands
• − Visual noise and low resolution artifacts
• − Failed to render a recognizable capybara or taxi interior
• − Distorted perspective and incoherent composition

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + High photorealistic quality with clean textures and lighting
• + Followed all instructions including the capybara's clothing and expression
• + Strong composition showing both the driver and the passenger as requested

• − Includes an extra passenger in the middle seat
• − The capybara's hat is a hard-hat style rather than a traditional taxi cap

DALL-E 2

• + Captures a very authentic 'vintage parchment' texture and atmosphere.
• + Creative and unique border design that feels organic and gothic.

• − Text is completely illegible and misspelled.
• − Fails to include a central glowing jack-o-lantern or bats.
• − Low overall image resolution and clarity.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Includes all requested elements: jack-o-lantern, bats, twisted trees, and webs.
• + Text is mostly legible and neatly arranged in the requested layout.
• + High visual quality with clean, cinematic lighting.

• − Several typos in the text including 'Pasty Halloween' and 'nights frights'.
• − The jack-o-lantern style is a bit generic compared to the gothic theme.
• − Repetitive wording in the bottom banner ('You are are').

DALL-E 2

• + Matches the 45-degree isometric angle requested.
• + Uses a solid light blue background as specified.

• − Text is incomplete and misspelled as 'Sush'.
• − The diorama base is just a flat plate rather than a raised platform.
• − The sushi models look low-quality and lack the 'realistic PBR' or 'soft refined textures' requested.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Follows text instructions perfectly, including 'JAPAN', 'SUSHI', and the flag icon.
• + Higher visual quality with excellent PBR materials for the salmon and rice.
• + Perfectly captures the 'raised diorama base' and '45° top-down isometric' style.

• − The text is placed as a 2D overlay rather than being part of the 3D scene geometry, though this is a minor stylistic choice.

DALL-E 2

• + Successfully included a golden retriever puppy and a kitten.

• − Faces and anatomy of animals are severely distorted and nightmarish.
• − The butterfly in the center has a major structural glitch resembling a shard of glass.
• − Very low visual fidelity with blurry grass and lack of 8K detail.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent photographic quality with soft, realistic fur textures.
• + Captures the golden sunrise lighting and 'god rays' beautifully.
• + Includes all requested animal types with high anatomical precision and expressive eyes.

• − Includes two kittens instead of one kitten and one bunny as requested.
• − The fox kit has a slightly oversized, bushy tail for its age.

DALL-E 2

• + Matches the requested minimalist vector style and warm brown tones.

• − Text consists of nonsensical gibberish instead of the requested names.
• − The cloche icon is very crude and lacks the requested steam detail.
• − Composition is off-center with artifacts at the bottom.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Successfully renders 'Est. 1720' and a readable 'Café' with a vintage banner.
• + Excellent line work and shading on the cloche and steam details.
• + Applied a nice distressed texture to the background in line with the 'vintage' prompt.

• − Slight misspelling of 'Florian' as 'FLANDRIN'.
• − The design is slightly more maximalist than the 'minimalist' request.

DALL-E 2

• + Successfully captures a technical, diagrammatic aesthetic
• + Uses the requested color palette effectively

• − Text is complete gibberish and title is misspelled
• − Composition is cluttered and chaotic, failing to show the 6-step sequence
• − Lacks recognizable mission-specific icons like the Saturn V

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Follows the 6-step structure and includes numbered labels
• + Excellent text rendering for the main title 'Apollo 11'
• + Clean, modern vector style with high clarity and visual appeal

• − Icons do not accurately match the specific steps (e.g., used Saturn for step 1 instead of a Saturn V rocket)
• − Layout is somewhat haphazard with numbers and arrows not forming a clear chronological path
• − Step 5 and 6 numbering is overlapping and confusing