Black Forest Labs' open-weights multimodal flow transformer for in-context image generation and editing, available for non-commercial use with character consistency and style transfer capabilities
Settled by community votes across 9 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
17.1
arena score
#54 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
· Text-to-Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
22.8
arena score
#31 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Vote tally
Where the votes landed
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
0%
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Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
0%
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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.”
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
- + Excellent adherence to spatial relationships, with the blue sphere resting naturally on the bottom of the cube.
- + Superior rendering of materials, particularly the texture of the red book cover and the grain of the wooden table.
- + Very realistic lighting and reflections, correctly showing the window light on the sphere and cube surfaces.
- − The plant in the background is slightly less integrated into the depth of field compared to the foreground objects.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Good composition with a clear view of all elements requested in the prompt.
- + The plant is correctly positioned behind the cube as requested.
- − The blue sphere is floating unnaturally in the center of the cube, which defies physics without a visual explanation.
- − The glass cube has confusing internal reflections that look like solid mirrors rather than transparent glass panes.
- − The texture of the red book is somewhat flat compared to the detail in the other image.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] produced a much more realistic image with convincing textures, lighting, and physics, as the sphere rests on the bottom of the cube. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the prompt but struggled with glass transparency and placed the sphere floating in mid-air, making the scene feel less coherent and grounded.
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.”
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
- + Strong text clarity for the main title
- + Good use of glowing embers and fire and in the background
- + Vibrant colors and clean composition
- − Failed the 'exploded burger' requirement, showing a mostly assembled floating burger
- − Typo in the secondary text: 'LIMITED TIME LNHLY'
- − Graphic elements like the starburst look like flat clipart rather than integrated 3D objects
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfectly adhered to the 'exploded' request with all components suspended in mid-air
- + Excellent text rendering with the specified fiery, glowing effect
- + High level of photorealistic detail on the patty and vegetables
- − The pricing starburst is a bit large and overlaps the main subject slightly
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it followed every part of the prompt, specifically the difficult 'exploded' layout which FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] ignored. Qwen also correctly rendered all text and styles without typos, whereas FLUX.1 had a notable spelling error.
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.”
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
- + Captures a strong chalk texture on the 'TODAY'S SPECIALS' heading.
- + Good framing of the chalkboard within a wooden border.
- − Numerous spelling errors including 'Mashroom', 'Risoktso', and 'Octpus'.
- − Poor date rendering and repetitive text strings.
- − Handwriting style is inconsistent between the heading and body.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect text rendering with no spelling errors.
- + Consistent and realistic handwriting style throughout the entire board.
- + Excellent composition with authentic café background and chalk dust smears.
- − The heading is simple block cursive rather than 'elegant cursive' as requested.
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it demonstrates perfect spelling and stylistic consistency, which are critical for text-heavy prompts. FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] suffers from significant spelling errors and garbled characters in the date and menu descriptions.
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.”
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
- + Excellent fur texture rendering on the capybara
- + Clean, high-quality cinematic lighting
- + Accurate expression of boredom on the human passenger
- − Failed to place both paws on the steering wheel correctly; one is on the lap
- − The capybara's face looks slightly more like a groundhog or rodent mix than a pure capybara
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Successfully placed both paws on the steering wheel as requested
- + Highly realistic capybara facial anatomy
- + Authentic New York taxi details like the TLC license plate and meter lights
- − The passenger's phone handling looks a bit awkward with overlapping fingers
- − Image sharpness is slightly lower than model A
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner because it followed the technical pose instructions (both paws on the wheel) and captured the specific iconic look of a capybara more accurately. While FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] produced a cleaner, more cinematic image, it failed the specific pose requirement and the capybara's features were less distinct.
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.”
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
- + Clean layout with clear main title text
- + Detailed pumpkin carving
- + Followed the thorny border request
- − Garbled text in the scroll banner and location name
- − Lacks the 'dark parchment' and 'moody sky' atmosphere requested
- − Stylized bats look like simple clip art
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect text rendering for all requested fields
- + Rich atmospheric lighting and cinematic quality
- + Highly detailed background containing the requested twisted trees and moody sky
- − None notable
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it followed every detail of the prompt, including the specific text and complex atmospheric elements like the dark parchment and moody sky. FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] failed significantly on text rendering for the scroll and the specific location name, and its composition felt much flatter and less cinematic.
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.”
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
- + Excellent 3D material rendering with soft, clay-like textures.
- + Very clean, bold typography and modern aesthetic.
- + Perfectly captures the 'cartoon miniature' and 'diorama' feel.
- − The flag icon is stylized/abstract rather than a accurate Japanese flag.
- − The sushi type depicted is a bit unusual in its construction for nigiri.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Accurate rendering of the Japanese flag icon.
- + Provides a more varied and recognizable selection of sushi as requested.
- + Executes the 45° isometric perspective and diorama base perfectly.
- − The 'JAPAN' text is slightly off-center and the horizontal line below it is unnecessary.
- − The shadows are a bit harsh compared to the 'gentle lighting' request.
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner as it accurately depicts the Japanese flag and offers a much better representation of sushi, whereas FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] generated a generic red/white shape for the flag. While FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] had more appealing, soft clay-like textures, Qwen better balanced the prompt requirements for content and layout.
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.”
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
- + Excellent sense of motion and playfulness
- + Very clean, high-resolution fur rendering
- + Strong cinematic lighting and bokeh
- − Failed to include all requested animals, missing the bunny and fox
- − The middle animal is an ambiguous kitten/puppy hybrid
- − Anatomical issues with the legs of the rightmost animal
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Successfully included all four requested animals (dog, cat, bunny, fox)
- + Perfectly captures the 'god rays' and 'wildflower meadow' details
- + Higher level of realism compared to the slightly stylized look of Model A
- − One butterfly is oddly merged with a blue flower
- − The fox's tail is slightly distorted
- − The kitten is a bit static compared to the others
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully followed the complex prompt requirements, including all four specific animal species. FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] produced a high-quality image but failed significantly on prompt adherence by only depicting two or three types of animals and omitting the bunny and fox entirely.
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.”
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
- + Excellent typography with perfect spelling and accent marks.
- + Clean vector-style execution that fits the 'minimalist' prompt.
- + Strong visual balance and high contrast.
- − The 'steam' is abstracted to the point of being unrecognizable.
- − Failed to include the 'banner' element specified in the prompt.
- − The cloche dome looks more like a building dome or a crown.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Successfully included all elements: cloche, steam, and banner.
- + Colors and subtle textures create a warm, vintage feel.
- + Illustrative style clearly communicates the culinary theme.
- − Spelling error in the main text ('Floriian' instead of 'Florian').
- − The banner overlaps the steam in a way that looks like the steam is on top of the dome surface rather than rising from it.
- − Typography is less professional and slightly inconsistent in weight.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] produced a much cleaner, professional logo with perfect text rendering, but it missed the banner and steam details requested. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the prompt much more accurately regarding the layout and specific icons, but it suffers from a spelling error and less refined typography. FLUX.1 is better for a real brand asset, while Qwen is better at following complex scene descriptions.
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.”
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
- + Successfully captures the requested color palette
- + Attempts high-contrast typography
- − Poor text rendering with many misspellings and gibberish
- − The iconography is messy and does not clearly represent the requested steps
- − Spells the main title as 'APOLO'
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Excellent layout that logically follows the mission steps
- + Clean, accurate text and professional flat-vector icons
- + High adherence to the specific iconography requests for each step
- − Missed the navy background inside the poster frame for some elements
- − Slight color variation from the specific 'muted red' requested, leaning more towards orange in some areas
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it produced a professional, legible, and accurate infographic following all six requested steps. FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] failed significantly on text rendering and produced abstract, unrecognizable icons that did not follow the mission's logic.
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