DALL-E 3 OpenAI Qwen Image 2.0 Pro Alibaba

Settled by community votes across 9 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

DALL-E 3

20.1 arena score

#42 of 62 in Text-to-Image

Skill signature · Text-to-Image

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

22.5 arena score

#32 of 62 in Text-to-Image

Vote tally

Where the votes landed

DALL-E 3

33.3%

win rate

Ties

0.0%

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

66.7%

win rate

33.3% 0.0% ties 66.7%

Shared challenges 9

Challenge by challenge

The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.

Geometric Composition

Text-to-Image

“A glass cube on a wooden table. Inside the cube is a small blue sphere. On top of the cube sits a red book. A green plant is behind the cube, partially visible through the glass. Soft window light from the left.”

DALL-E 3

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

+ High detail in the textures of the wood and book.
+ Creative interpretation of the sphere's internal details.
+ Strong moody lighting and contrast.

− Failed to place the red book on top of the cube, placing it inside instead.
− The 'cube' is actually a wooden frame containing glass panels.
− Spatial arrangement is incorrect compared to the prompt.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Perfect adherence to the spatial requirements of the prompt.
+ Realistic glass reflections and transparency.
+ Accurate placement of the red book on top of the cube.

− The blue sphere appears to be floating without visible support.
− The background lighting is a bit flat compared to the dramatic lighting of the other model.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the prompt instructions perfectly, placing every object in its requested location, including the red book on top and the sphere inside. DALL-E 3 failed the spatial logic by placing the book inside the cube and constructing a wooden frame rather than a glass cube, despite its higher texture detail.

Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge

Text-to-Image

“Ad for 'Magic Burger'. Dynamic, exploded burger with all components (bun, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce) suspended in mid-air. Emphasize photorealistic detail and a sense of motion. Dark, fiery background with glowing embers. Integrate text: 'MAGIC BURGER' as a prominent title, 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' as a secondary message, and '€6.99' in a starburst, all rendered with a fiery, glowing effect.”

DALL-E 3

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

+ Excellent sense of motion and dynamic explosion
+ High-quality photorealistic texture on the meat patty
+ Strong atmospheric lighting and cinematic visual appeal

− Multiple spelling errors in the text ('MAGIC BURGR', 'Limiited')
− The price is inside a box rather than a starburst
− Included strange carrot-like cylinders not mentioned in the prompt

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Perfect adherence to text requests with zero spelling errors
+ Accurately followed the starburst requirement for the price
+ Clear, high-contrast fiery effect on the text as requested

− The 'exploded' effect is very conservative, looking more like a static stack
− Shadowing on the bottom bun is slightly inconsistent with the floor lighting
− Composition feels a bit more like a basic template compared to the dynamic angle of the competitor

Verdict: While DALL-E 3 produces a more visually exciting and dynamic 'exploded' composition, it fails significantly on text rendering, misspelling the product name and the secondary message. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed every technical instruction perfectly, including the specific fiery text effect and starburst price tag, making it the better choice for an actual advertisement despite having a less aggressive sense of motion.

Chalkboard Menu

Text-to-Image

“Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the exact same realistic chalk handwriting style with natural variations in letter size, slight slant, and chalk texture — no printed or digital fonts anywhere on the board. Title at the top in elegant cursive chalk handwriting: ‘TODAY’S SPECIALS – APRIL 30, 2026’. Below it, three menu items also in the same handwritten chalk style: ‘Truffle Mushroom Risotto – $24’, ‘Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs – $28’, ‘Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – $9’. At the very bottom, smaller text in the identical handwritten chalk style (slightly smaller but still clearly legible with the same handwriting characteristics): ‘All items made fresh daily • Ask about our gluten-free options’. Warm ambient café lighting, visible chalk dust and smudges, realistic handwriting imperfections, no clean printed text anywhere.”

DALL-E 3

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

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AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

+ Ornate and artistic composition with beautiful chalk flourishing
+ Excellent texture in the chalk drawings and border art

− Significant spelling errors throughout the text such as 'Peecials', 'Ristoto', and 'Octopul'
− Failed to include the specific date requested in the prompt

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Near-perfect adherence to the text prompt, including the specific date and all menu items
+ Extremely realistic chalk-on-blackboard texture with authentic smudges and handwriting variations
+ Clean and legible layout that captures the specified 'cozy café' atmosphere

− Slightly less 'elegant' cursive in the title compared to the complex flourishes in the alternative

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully rendered all the specific text from the prompt with high accuracy and realism, whereas DALL-E 3 suffered from numerous spelling hallucinations and failed to include the requested date and prices correctly. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro perfectly captured the requested handwriting style and natural chalk variations.

The Capybara Taxi Driver

Text-to-Image

“Photorealistic scene inside a yellow New York taxi at night. A capybara is driving, wearing a yellow taxi driver cap and a dark jacket. It has a calm, professional expression and both front paws on the steering wheel. In the back seat sits a human businesswoman in a coat, looking at her phone with a completely normal, bored expression (as if this is just another normal ride). Through the windows you can see the streets of Manhattan at night with blurred lights. Realistic taxi interior, photorealistic, detailed fur and fabric, 35mm lens, night lighting with reflections, shallow depth of field.”

DALL-E 3

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

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AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

+ Excellent texture on the capybara's fur and the leather interior
+ Cinematic lighting that perfectly captures a rainy NYC night atmosphere
+ The passenger's bored expression perfectly matches the prompt's tone

− The capybara is not holding the steering wheel with 'both front paws'
− The perspective puts the passenger and driver in almost the same horizontal plane, which is anatomically strange for a taxi interior

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Follows the prompt instructions more closely regarding the hands on the steering wheel
+ Captures a wider, more realistic taxi interior composition
+ The capybara's expression is very professional and focused

− The capybara's hands look slightly humanoid or distorted rather than being clear paws
− The passenger has a slightly cross-eyed or distorted facial expression
− Lighting is a bit flat compared to Model A

Verdict: DALL-E 3 produces a more visually stunning and polished image with superior textures and cinematic lighting, but it fails to show the capybara's paws on the wheel. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro follows the specific positioning instructions better and offers a more realistic perspective of a taxi cabin, though it suffers from minor anatomical artifacts on the passenger and the capybara's hands.

The Halloween Invitation

Text-to-Image

“Vintage gothic Halloween party invitation. Dark parchment poster, spooky border with webs and thorns, central glowing jack-o-lantern, bats, twisted trees, moody night sky. Add elegant gothic title text saying "Halloween Party Invitation", a small scroll banner saying "You are invited to a night of frights", and event details at the bottom: Date: 30.10.2026 Time: 7pm Location: The Arches, NYC Spooky but polished, cinematic lighting, square format.”

DALL-E 3

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

+ Ornate and intricate frame design with high visual detail.
+ Excellent cinematic lighting with a deep, moody atmosphere.
+ Creative gothic aesthetic that feels high-end and atmospheric.

− Significant text errors including 'HALLOWEEEN' and 'IVIITED'.
− The factual event details at the bottom are blurred and mostly illegible.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Perfect text accuracy for all requested fields, including date, time, and location.
+ Clearer representation of the 'thorns and webs' border mentioned in the prompt.
+ Each requested element is distinct and easily readable.

− Design feels a bit more like generic clip art compared to Model A's artistry.
− The green glow in the pumpkin clashes slightly with the overall brown/vintage palette.

Verdict: While DALL-E 3 (Image A) produces a much more visually stunning and atmospheric composition, it fails significantly on the text rendering, which is crucial for an invitation. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro (Image B) follows the instructions perfectly, providing all requested text and event details with 100% accuracy and clarity despite having a slightly less sophisticated artistic style.

Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes

Text-to-Image

“Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.”

DALL-E 3

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

+ Excellent 3D miniature stylization with appealing soft, rounded textures.
+ Integrated the text and flags creatively into the physical 3D scene.
+ Highly detailed PBR materials that give a tactile, toy-like quality.

− Failed to follow the text placement instructions, omitting 'SUSHI' and placing 'JAPAN' on the base instead of the top-center.
− The sushi interpretation is somewhat abstract and chunky rather than realistic.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Perfect adherence to the text placement and content instructions.
+ Accurate 45-degree isometric projection and layout.
+ Clean, minimalist composition that exactly follows the background and diorama requirements.

− The lighting and textures are a bit flat compared to the requested 'refined' and 'PBR' style.
− The 2D text overlay feels slightly disconnected from the 3D render below.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner for its superior prompt adherence, accurately placing the specific text and flag icon exactly where requested while maintaining a clean isometric look. While DALL-E 3 produced a more visually rich and stylistically interesting 3D model, it failed to include all the requested text and ignored the specified layout for the typography.

Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow

Text-to-Image

“Hyper-photorealistic scene of fluffy baby animals—a golden retriever puppy, tabby kitten, baby bunny, and red fox kit—with big expressive eyes and ultra-detailed soft fur, playfully chasing butterflies and tumbling together in a lush wildflower meadow, warm golden sunrise light with god rays and dew sparkles, joyful wholesome vibe, 8K masterpiece.”

DALL-E 3

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

+ Excellent adherence to the 'big expressive eyes' and 'wholesome' vibe.
+ Beautifully rendered god rays and magical lighting effects.
+ Vibrant, high-contrast colors that feel like a storybook masterpiece.

− Has a strong 'AI-stylized' or CGI look rather than being hyper-photorealistic.
− Creature anatomy is exaggerated and the butterflies have strange furry faces.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Very accurate interpretation of 'hyper-photorealistic' with realistic animal anatomy.
+ Captures the 'tumbling together' and 'playfully chasing' action more naturally.
+ Higher resolution background detail with realistic wildflowers and landscape.

− The eyes, while realistic, are less 'expressive' than the stylized version requested.
− The lighting is slightly flatter compared to the dramatic rays in Model A.

Verdict: DALL-E 3 creates a charming, highly stylized illustration that captures the emotional tone of the prompt but fails the 'photorealistic' requirement. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro produces a significantly more realistic scene that looks like actual photography while still including all requested animals and the specific sunrise lighting. Qwen is the winner for better balancing realism with the complex prompt requirements.

Vintage Cafe Logo

Text-to-Image

“Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.”

DALL-E 3

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

+ Excellent vintage aesthetic with stippled texture and intricate border details.
+ High quality typography with no spelling errors.
+ Professional balanced composition suited for a vector emblem.

− Failed to include the specific name 'Caffè Florian', using generic 'COFFEE HOUSE' instead.
− The steam is emerging from the handle rather than inside the dome.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Successfully attempted the specific name 'Caffè Florian'.
+ Clever integration of the steam lines inside the cloche dome.
+ Very clean, minimalist vector appearance.

− Spelling error in the main text with an extra 'i' in 'Floriian'.
− Composition is a bit basic compared to the requested 'vintage' and 'emblem' style.
− The banner is slightly unbalanced on the right side.

Verdict: DALL-E 3 produced a far superior visual result with beautiful grain and authentic vintage detailing, but it completely missed the specific brand name. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the naming prompt much better and had a more logical steam placement, but it suffered from a spelling error and a less sophisticated design. DALL-E 3 is the overall winner for its professional artistic execution, despite the name substitution.

Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

Text-to-Image

“Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only. Steps (stop at landing): 1. Launch (Saturn Vicon) 2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon) 3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon) 4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon) 5. Descent (lunar module descending icon) 6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon) Small supporting elements (minimal text): • Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names: Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins. • Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only. Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.”

DALL-E 3

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

+ Excellent retro-artistic style with a sophisticated NASA-inspired color palette.
+ High visual density and complexity suitable for a decorative poster.
+ Matches the requested 'subtle gradients' and 'flat-vector style' with great atmosphere.

− Failed the core 'infographic' requirement by not listing the specific requested steps.
− Nonsensical layout that doesn't follow a logical mission timeline.
− Includes a space shuttle, which is historically inaccurate for the Apollo 11 mission.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Perfect adherence to the 1-6 step sequence and specific icons requested.
+ Extremely clean, modern infographic layout with high legibility.
+ Accurate rendering of the Saturn V and Lunar Module icons.

− The composition is a bit sparse with significant large areas of empty space.
− Technically missed the 'muted red' requirement in the primary palette, though it appears in small details.
− The trajectory arc is a bit wavy and lacks the crispness of professional vector work.

Verdict: While DALL-E 3 (Image A) produces a much more visually stunning piece of art, it fails significantly as an infographic, including historical inaccuracies like the space shuttle and ignoring the specific step-by-step instructions. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro (Image B) followed the prompt instructions perfectly, creating a logical, readable, and accurate infographic of the Apollo 11 mission steps.