FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] Black Forest Labs vs FLUX.2 [max] Black Forest Labs

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to lighting instructions with a clear window light source on the left.
• + Vivid colors and sharp focus on the central subject.
• + Realistic reflection of the sphere on the base of the cube.

• − The glass cube is missing its front face, appearing more like a glass stand or table.
• − The plant is very close and dominant, reducing the focus on the specified 'partially visible' effect.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Perfect structural representation of a glass cube with all edges clearly visible.
• + High-quality leather texture on the red book.
• + Good spatial arrangement that keeps the plant behind the cube as requested.

• − The blue sphere appears slightly translucent or has odd internal reflections that make it look less 'solid'.
• − Includes ghost-like lens flares or extra reflective spheres appearing outside the cube that weren't requested.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent shallow depth of field effect with realistic bokeh
• + Clean, high-resolution rendering of the subject's face

• − Subject is posing with the bike rather than repairing it
• − Composition feels centered and intentional, missing the 'imperfect framing' request
• − The rain effect looks like a simple overlay rather than interacting with the environment

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Accurately depicts the 'repairing' action with tools on the ground
• + Highly realistic skin texture on the hands and face
• + Effective motion blur on the passing car and authentic 'imperfect' street photography framing

• − The handlebar structure is slightly anatomically incorrect for a bicycle
• − The bicycle basket has some minor wire-rendering artifacts

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent warm lighting with strong golden-hour rim lights on the hair
• + Intricate high-relief engravings on the breastplate
• + Balanced composition that emphasizes the character's gaze

• − Missed the prompt instruction for braided hair with beads (hair is mostly slicked back)
• − Skin is too clean for a 'battle-worn' description with minimal dirt/scars

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Perfect adherence to specific details like braided hair with beads
• + Realistic skin texture with multiple scars and heavy dirt
• + Exceptional material definition on the weathered leather straps and fraying cloth layer

• − The lighting is a bit cooler and more diffuse than the 'warm torchlight' requested
• − The background bokeh sparks are slightly less defined than in Image A

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + High resolution photography of food
• + Strong, bold typography with a modern aesthetic

• − Poor information architecture that doesn't resemble a functional menu
• − Text is largely gibberish and poorly distributed

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent adherence to the menu structure with clear sections
• + Very clean, professional, and practical minimalist layout
• + Contains pricing and descriptions that mimic a real product

• − Lower visual intensity in the food photography compared to the other model
• − Small icons and footer text are slightly warped

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent typography rendering for the main title
• + High-quality, vibrant lighting on the coals and background

• − Failed to create an 'exploded' burger, showing a mostly assembled one instead
• − Text error in the secondary message: 'LNHLY' instead of 'ONLY'

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Successfully followed the 'exploded' instruction with components suspended in mid-air
• + Perfect text accuracy for all required messages
• + Superior adherence to the specific 'fiery, glowing effect' on the text

• − The starburst graphic for the price is slightly less polished than the rest of the image

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Successfully captured a variety of handwritten styles on a chalkboard.
• + Good centering and layout of the text elements.

• − Numerous spelling errors including 'Mashroom', 'Risoktso', and 'Octpus'.
• − Failed to render the date correctly, resulting in garbled text.
• − Included repetitive words like 'with with' and messy price overlaps.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent prompt adherence with nearly perfect spelling of complex menu items.
• + Superior chalk texture and realistic handwriting variation across the board.
• + Properly rendered the requested date and cursive title style.
• + Atmospheric lighting and smears add to the realism of a cafe setting.

• − The cursive for 'Risotto' and 'Octopus' is slightly condensed, though still legible.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Successfully followed the specific instruction for the horse to be on top and the astronaut to be the mount
• + High anatomical clarity in the face and hands of the astronaut
• + Clean, cinematic lighting that highlights the textures of the space suit

• − The horse's hind legs appear somewhat merged with the astronaut's back
• − The background is quite empty compared to the cinematic prompt request

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Beautiful cosmic background with a detailed galaxy and asteroid
• + Excellent texture on the horse and space suit
• + High sense of realism and scale

• − Failed the negative constraint/positional instruction; the astronaut is riding the horse
• − The astronaut's left leg has anatomical clipping issues with the horse's flank

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent texture on the capybara's fur
• + The passenger has a perfect bored expression as requested
• + Strong photorealistic quality and lighting

• − The capybara only has one paw on the steering wheel instead of both front paws
• − The capybara's hands look more like primate/human hybrids with long claws

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Successfully placed both 'paws' on the steering wheel
• + Excellent composition showing more of the taxi interior and city lights
• + The hat is more distinctively a traditional taxi driver cap

• − The hands on the steering wheel are human hands rather than capybara paws
• − The passenger lacks the requested bored expression and looks more focused on the screen

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Features a consistent thorn border around the entire image.
• + Large, bold heading that is easy to read.

• − Several spelling errors in the scroll banner and location text.
• − Lacks the 'dark parchment' and 'moody night sky' textures requested, looking more like a graphic vector.
• − Jack-o-lantern and bats are very simplistic and cartoonish.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent text rendering with no spelling mistakes and appropriate gothic fonts.
• + High-quality 'cinematic' lighting and atmospheric background with trees and mist.
• + Successfully incorporates all requested elements including the parchment texture and scroll.

• − The thorn border is a bit messy and overlaps with the spider webs in the corners.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Successfully adds a full head of hair with thick volume.
• + Maintains the general color palette and composition of the original.

• − Reduces the man's age significantly, making him look several decades younger.
• − Changes core facial features including the eyes, nose shape, and skin texture.
• − Changes the glasses frames and smooths out the rugged details of the face.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent source preservation, keeping the original man's face, wrinkles, and age intact.
• + Adds hair that matches the texture and messy aesthetic of the existing beard.
• + Maintains the exact glasses and lighting from the source image.

• − The transition from the hair to the forehead (hairline) is slightly messy and feathered.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Clean, bold text rendering with excellent legibility.
• + Soft, clay-like textures match the cartoon aesthetic well.
• + Very high clarity and centered composition.

• − The flag icon is abstract and does not represent the Japanese flag.
• − The sushi anatomy is slightly nonsensical, with rice appearing as large white lumps inside a black band.
• − The perspective is more front-on than the requested 45-degree top-down isometric view.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Perfectly executes the 45-degree isometric perspective on a tiered diorama base.
• + Includes a correct Japanese flag icon as requested.
• + High level of detail in the sushi variety, wasabi, and ginger while maintaining a clean aesthetic.

• − Text is slightly less 'bold' compared to Model A, though still very clear.
• − Shadows are a bit sharper, losing some of the 'gentle' lighting feel requested.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Successfully captures a hand-drawn caricature art style
• + Preserves the subject's denim clothing and basic facial structure well
• + Includes the dog and TV elements requested in the prompt

• − Completely misses the 'hockey' requirement of the prompt
• − Text rendering is poor and nonsensical
• − Visual quality is a bit flat compared to Model B

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent adherence to all prompt elements including TV anchor desk, dogs, and hockey sticks/arena
• + High visual quality with a polished, professional caricature aesthetic
• + Creative use of composition to blend the ice rink with a newsroom

• − Changes the subject's eye color from brown to blue
• − Source preservation is lower as it changes the pose and camera angle significantly

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent vibrant colors and joyful expressions
• + Good focus on the three main subjects
• + Clean, high-contrast lighting

• − Failed to include all requested animals (missing the rabbit and fox kit)
• − Anatomy issues with the middle kitten's legs
• − The background is very blurry and lacks the 'lush wildflower' variety requested

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Perfect adherence to all requested animal types (puppy, kitten, rabbit, fox)
• + Stunning lighting effects with god rays and dew sparkles as requested
• + Detailed environmental rendering with a rich variety of wildflowers

• − The fox kit has slightly unnatural human-like pupils
• − Minor blending issues where the rabbit's paws meet the grass

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent preservation of the source image's composition and poses
• + Clean line art and vibrant colors

• − Style leans more towards generic modern anime rather than Studio Ghibli
• − Lighting is flat and lacks the 'dreamy' quality requested

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Perfectly captures the Studio Ghibli aesthetic with soft watercolor textures
• + Excellent use of pastel colors and warm, nostalgic lighting
• + Successfully translates the facial expressions into a more whimsical style while keeping the meme recognizable

• − Slight loss of sharpness in the background compared to the foreground characters

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent preservation of the source image facial features and overall landscape.
• + Realistic subtle hair movement that feels integrated with the scene.

• − The 'flying leaves' are barely noticeable and look like small green specks.
• − The overall sense of energy and motion is very low compared to the prompt requirements.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Successfully creates a high-energy, dynamic feel with dramatic hair motion.
• + Abundant falling leaves in the foreground and background fulfill the prompt effectively.
• + Preserves the identity of the person and dog remarkably well despite the significant additions.

• − Some leaves in the extreme foreground are a bit blurry, though this adds to the depth of field.
• − Slight modification to the dog's expression/mouth compared to the source image.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent typography rendering with perfect accuentuation
• + Clean and bold minimalist vector style
• + High contrast and strong visual presence

• − Failed to include the requested banner for the 'Est. 1720' text
• − Cloche illustration is slightly abstract and looks a bit like a dome or a cupcake liner
• − Lacks the requested 'subtle texture'

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Successfully followed all instructions including the banner and steam
• + Beautiful subtle paper texture on the background
• + Sophisticated emblem composition with arched typography

• − The 'E' in 'CAFFÈ' is slightly thinner/weaker than official classic typography standards
• − Line weight for the steam is a bit thin compared to the rest of the illustration

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Captures the navy and muted red NASA-inspired color palette well
• + Icons have a cohesive, minimalist vector aesthetic

• − Significant spelling errors in title and descriptive text
• − The sequence of mission steps is disjointed and non-linear
• − Text becomes unreadable gibberish toward the bottom

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent layout that logically follows the requested mission steps from left to right
• + Clean, high-quality typography with accurate spelling of astronaut names
• + Iconography effectively matches the prompt requirements for Saturn V, Moon, and Lunar Module

• − Repeats Earth Orbit label incorrectly across several panels
• − Visual style is slightly more detailed than a strict flat-vector style