DALL-E 3 OpenAI vs Qwen Image Alibaba

DALL-E 3

• + High visual detail and artistic lighting
• + Complex glass reflections and intricate textures inside the sphere

• − Failed spatial prompt adherence: the book is inside the cube instead of on top
• − The 'cube' is a wooden-framed vitrine rather than a glass cube
• − The sphere is on the book, not just 'inside' as a separate entity

Qwen Image

• + Perfect adherence to all spatial instructions
• + Realistic lighting and depth of field consistent with the prompt
• + Correctly placed the red book on top and the blue sphere inside

• − The glass cube has some physics-defying internal reflections or extra panes
• − The sphere appears to be floating rather than resting on the bottom

DALL-E 3

• + Excellent use of foreground elements that create a 'candid' feel and imperfect framing.
• + Stronger cinematic lighting and more complex reflections on the wet pavement.
• + Better job capturing the '50mm lens' depth of field effect with rich background blur.

• − Visible anatomical issues with the man's feet and the connection of his neck to his shoulder.
• − The man's skin and proportions feel slightly more illustrative and aged-up than realistic.

Qwen Image

• + More natural and realistic skin texture and clothing.
• + The bicycle is rendered with more mechanical accuracy compared to Model A.
• + Highly realistic light rain effects and wet pavement texture.

• − Lacks the requested 'motion blur from passing cars' as the background vehicles appear static.
• − The composition is a bit too balanced and clean for the 'imperfect framing' request.

DALL-E 3

• + Excellent high-frequency detail in the iris and facial skin texture
• + Very realistic engraving and metallic sheen on the armor
• + Warm lighting feels integrated and moody

• − Failed to include the requested hair braids and beads
• − The background bokeh sparks look somewhat artificial/linear

Qwen Image

• + Accurately followed the prompt for braided hair with small beads
• + Strong inclusion of decorative elements like chainmail and leather buckles
• + Good character expression that fits the 'battle-worn' description

• − The 'sparks' look like static graphic stickers rather than light artifacts
• − The lighting on the face is a bit flat compared to the strong light source
• − The armor texture is less crisp than Model A

DALL-E 3

• + Provides multiple layout variations and page mockups
• + Professional photography quality for the food items
• + Good color coordination between the photos and UI accents

• − Text is largely nonsensical scribble and unreadable
• − Layout feels a bit cluttered and unconventional for a functional menu
• − The borders and spacing between grid elements are inconsistent

Qwen Image

• + Features very clean, legible bold sans-serif fonts
• + Perfect adherence to the 'grid' layout request with organized alignment
• + Strongest minimalist professional aesthetic suitable for casual dining

• − Text contains several spelling errors (e.g., 'Pizzaurant', 'mains')
• − Food photography looks slightly more artificial/digital compared to Model A
• − Less variety in the food shown, with repetitive salad and pizza images

DALL-E 3

• + Excellent sense of motion and dynamic energy in the burger explosion.
• + High level of detail in the food textures, particularly the patty and tomatoes.
• + Powerful use of lighting and embers to create a cinematic atmosphere.

• − Several spelling errors including 'MAGIC BURGR' and 'Limiited'.
• − The price tag is rendered in a box rather than the requested starburst.

Qwen Image

• + Perfect adherence to text requirements with 100% accurate spelling.
• + Correctly followed all layout instructions, including the starburst for the price.
• + Vibrant, clean aesthetic that works well for a commercial advertisement.

• − Lighting on the burger is slightly flatter compared to the background.
• − The burger layers feel less 'exploded' and more like a floating whole sandwich.

DALL-E 3

• + Excellent chalk texture and artistic flourishes that feel authentic to a bistro chalkboard.
• + Highly realistic lighting and atmosphere within a cozy cafe setting.

• − Terrible spelling across all menu items, including 'OCCTUS' and 'GRILILLED'.
• − Incorrect pricing and layout that does not follow the prompt's specific request for three items with their prices.

Qwen Image

• + Near-perfect spelling of the menu items and high adherence to the requested text.
• + Clear, legible handwriting that captures the variations in letter size requested.

• − The year is incorrectly rendered as '20026' instead of '2026'.
• − The text looks more like a digital font overlay than physical chalk, lacking the requested gritty chalk texture.

DALL-E 3

• + Excellent cinematic atmosphere and lighting
• + Beautiful, surreal composition with the horse galloping over a cloud-like stellar nebula
• + The horse has a translucent, ethereal quality that fits the surreal prompt

• − Failed the specific spatial instruction to put the horse on top of the astronaut
• − The horse's legs and hooves are anatomically weak and blurry

Qwen Image

• + High clarity and sharpness on the subjects
• + Good rendering of the astronaut suit's textures and patches
• + High contrast against the planetary background

• − Failed the specific spatial instruction to put the horse on top of the astronaut
• − The horse's back right leg is anatomically incorrect and detached from the body
• − Less 'surreal' than the competitor, appearing more like a standard composite

DALL-E 3

• + Excellent texture on the capybara's fur and whiskers
• + Captures the New York atmosphere well with lighting and background details
• + Creative inclusion of a 'Capybara' sign in the background

• − Failed to include the businesswoman in the back seat
• − The front paws/hands appear more human-like with fingers rather than capybara-specific anatomy

Qwen Image

• + Successfully included all prompt elements, including the bored businesswoman in the back seat
• + Correctly depicted the capybara wearing a yellow driver cap as requested
• + Highly photorealistic lighting on the car exterior and interior

• − The driver's hands use primate-like fingers instead of realistic capybara paws
• − The businesswoman's face and hands are slightly distorted and low-detail

DALL-E 3

• + Excellent 3D depth and cinematic lighting
• + Highly intricate gothic design elements
• + Captures the vintage parchment texture and twisted trees beautifully

• − Text rendering is mostly gibberish or misspelt
• − Date and location details are missing or unreadable
• − Layout is beautiful as art but fails as a functional invitation

Qwen Image

• + Perfectly legible event details (date, time, location)
• + Includes all prompt elements like the scroll banner and thorn border
• + Clear, high-contrast composition suitable for a poster

• − Main title text 'Halloween Party' has slight character merging/errors
• − The lighting and textures are more simplified compared to Model A
• − Modern digital feel rather than a true vintage gothic aesthetic

DALL-E 3

• + Excellent adherence to the PBR material request with glossy, toy-like textures.
• + Very high clarity and sharp 3D rendering style.
• + Successfully integrated the flag and text into the base design.

• − Failed to include 'SUSHI' text or the specific top-center text layout requested.
• − The sushi design is slightly repetitive and less realistic in form compared to traditional sushi.

Qwen Image

• + Perfect adherence to text placement and content instructions.
• + Includes the requested small flag icon next to the text.
• + Good variety of sushi types (Nigiri and Maki) provided in the miniature scene.

• − The 3D rendering is slightly softer and lower contrast than Model A.
• − The text 'SUSHI' has a small artifact or misaligned flag icon next to it.

DALL-E 3

• + Excellent depiction of god rays and warm sunrise lighting.
• + High level of detail in the fur texture and grass.
• + Includes all requested animals in a compact, whimsical composition.

• − Has strange 'bee-butterfly' hybrids with fuzzy mammalian faces that were not requested.
• − The style is very illustrative and CGI-like, failing the 'hyper-photorealistic' part of the prompt.

Qwen Image

• + Achieves a much more photorealistic look as requested.
• + Captures the 'playful chasing' and 'tumbling' movement better than the static poses in Model A.
• + Accurate butterfly anatomy and beautiful bokeh effect with dew sparkles.

• − The fox kit has slightly unusual dark paws that look somewhat muddy.
• − The puppy has a very solemn expression compared to the 'joyful' vibe requested.

DALL-E 3

• + Excellent vector emblem style with professional stippling and shading
• + Perfectly executed 'Est. 1720' text inclusion
• + Strong vintage aesthetic with balanced warm tones

• − Failed to render the primary text 'Caffè Florian', substituting it with 'COFFEE HOUSE'

Qwen Image

• + Successfully attempted to include the correct name 'Caffè Florian'
• + Accurately followed the prompt's minimalist requirement
• + Good use of a light textured background

• − Typography for 'Florian' is chaotic, overlapping, and poorly aligned
• − Graphic elements are overly simplistic compared to Model A
• − Layout feels unbalanced and less like a professional logo

DALL-E 3

• + Excellent artistic style with complex, vintage-inspired aesthetics
• + Strong adherence to the specified NASA-inspired color palette
• + High level of detail and visual interest

• − Fails to follow the sequential 6-step structure requested in the prompt
• − Text is mostly gibberish despite having a structured layout
• − Included Space Shuttles which were not part of the Apollo missions

Qwen Image

• + Successfully followed the 6-step process requested in the prompt
• + Accurate modern vector/flat style with clean lines
• + Readable text and clear iconography for each stage of the mission

• − Spelling errors in text (e.g., 'Tranar Orbit', 'Aldin')
• − Composition is a bit sparse and lacks the 'poster' feel compared to the other model
• − The rocket design is generic and doesn't closely resemble the Saturn V