FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] Black Forest Labs vs Vidu Q2 ShengShu Technology

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the 'soft window light from the left' instruction.
• + Clean, modern aesthetic with high photographic realism.
• + Accurate reflections on the glass and the surface of the sphere.

• − The glass cube lacks a physical bottom face, looking more like a 5-sided cover.
• − The reflection of the sphere on the bottom looks like a mirror rather than wood through glass.

Vidu Q2

• + Strong spatial composition and realistic wood grain texture.
• + Good rendering of the glass cube's edges and physical thickness.
• + Effective 'partially visible through glass' effect for the plant.

• − The lighting is harsh and dappled, contradicting the 'soft window light' request.
• − The light direction is inconsistent with the shadows on the table.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent full-body composition and environmental storytelling
• + Very realistic skin textures and facial details
• + Accurate representation of light rain and wet pavement reflections

• − The man is posing with the bike rather than actively repairing it
• − Missing the requested motion blur on the background cars

Vidu Q2

• + Perfect adherence to the 'repairing' action and 'imperfect framing' prompt
• + Exceptional detail in the weathered skin and hyper-realistic hands
• + Naturally integrated motion blur and candid feel

• − The bicycle frame geometry is slightly distorted/nonsensical near the front wheel
• − Stronger 'digital' sharpness may feel less like a 50mm film shot

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent warm lighting that creates a dramatic atmosphere.
• + Strong rendering of the engraved plate armor texture.
• + Effective use of bokeh and shallow depth of field.

• − Failed to include the hair braided with beads mentioned in the prompt.
• − The 'battle-worn' effect feels a bit clean despite the small scar.

Vidu Q2

• + Perfectly captured the braided hair with small beads.
• + Excellent detail on the leather straps and underlayer fabric.
• + More convincing 'battle-worn' aesthetic with dirt and varied metallic textures.

• − The lighting is a bit busy compared to the focused torchlight of the other image.
• − Slightly less 'close' as a portrait compared to Model A.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent grid-based composition that feels high-end and modern
• + The food photography looks professional and consistent in lighting.
• + Bold, clean sans-serif typography that is very legible.

• − The text is largely gibberish and does not follow the requested sections accurately.
• − The font rendering has slight artifacts on some characters.
• − The food photos, while high quality, don't clearly represent 'pizza' well.

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully includes the specific sections for pizza, appetizers, and mains.
• + Includes price indicators which makes it look more like a functional menu.
• + Colorful accents add a playful casual dining feel.

• − The text is highly distorted and contains many nonsensical characters.
• − Visual layout is cluttered with inconsistent spacing.
• − Overall image quality is blurry compared to the alternative.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent typography rendering for 'MAGIC BURGER'.
• + Good photorealistic texture on the meat patty.
• + Clean layout suitable for a social media ad.

• − Failed the main request for an 'exploded' burger with components suspended in mid-air.
• − Significant typo in 'ONLY' (rendered as 'LNHLY').
• − The starburst element is a flat graphic rather than a glowing, integrated effect.

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully followed the instruction for an 'exploded' burger with suspended components.
• + High sense of motion with sauce droplets and flying embers.
• + Better integration of the fiery, glowing effect on the text and starburst.

• − The currency symbol is incorrect (rendered as a stylized hash instead of Euro).
• − The 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' text is slightly less legible due to the glow intensity.
• − The bottom bun orientation looks slightly awkward.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent chalk texture and realistic handwriting aesthetic
• + Consistent formatting across all lines
• + High clarity and contrast on the lettering

• − Numerous spelling errors including 'Mashroom', 'Risoktso', and 'Octpus'
• − Mangled the month in the date, rendering it as gibberish
• − The 'Today Specials' header is blocky rather than 'elegant cursive' as requested

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully spelled 'APRIL 30, 2026' correctly
• + Good cursive style on the header text
• + Realistic chalk smudging and atmospheric café background

• − Significant spelling hallucinations in the menu items like 'Octopd wpila' and 'Browd Botter'
• − Inconsistent line spacing and messy composition
• − The bottom text rows become complete illegible gibberish

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Successfully followed the difficult spatial instruction of placing the horse on top of the astronaut.
• + High realism in textures and lighting on the spacesuit.
• + Distinct surrealist composition that aligns with the prompt's intent.

Vidu Q2

• + Very vibrant and colorful cosmic aesthetic.
• + High artistic detail in the horse's nebula-like fur.

• − Failed the core prompt instruction of placing the horse on top of the astronaut.
• − Cliche interpretation of 'astronaut on horse' despite the specific reversal request.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent texture on the capybara's fur
• + Subtle and professional expression on both characters
• + Rich, atmospheric lighting consistent with a New York night

• − Only one paw is on the steering wheel while the other is on its lap
• − The yellow cap is a modern baseball style rather than a traditional driver cap

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully placed both paws on the steering wheel as requested
• + The driver cap is a more traditional and recognizable taxi driver style
• + Clear and vibrant Manhattan backdrop with bokeh effects

• − The passenger's phone is awkwardly merged with a clipboard or folder
• − The capybara's hands look slightly more primate-like than authentic rodent paws
• − The overall lighting is a bit flat compared to Model A

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent typography for the main title and specific dates.
• + Clean graphic design style with a focused central subject.
• + Includes the requested thorn border and twisted tree silhouettes.

• − The text on the scroll banner is illegible and garbled.
• − The background is solid black rather than the dark parchment requested.
• − Misspelled the location 'The Arches' as 'The Argiiah's'.

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully captures the dark parchment texture and moody night sky background.
• + The gothic title font perfectly matches the requested aesthetic.
• + Follows complex border instructions including webs, thorns, and twisted trees.

• − Multiple spelling errors in the title, banner, and date ('Intovztion', 'invieed', '30.70.2025').
• − The glow from the pumpkin feels slightly disconnected from the parchment surface.
• − Resolution and detail on the pumpkin are less polished than in Model A.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Successfully added a dense head of hair.
• + Maintained high image resolution and clarity.

• − Significantly altered the facial structure, making the man look younger and like a different person.
• − The hair texture looks slightly artificial and overly groomed for the context.
• − Failed to preserve original facial features.

Vidu Q2

• + Excellent source preservation, keeping the man's face and features identical to the original.
• + The hair texture and style match the rugged aesthetic of the scene.
• + Seamless integration with the existing beard and glasses.

• − The hairline on the forehead is slightly soft/blurry upon close inspection.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent 3D toy-like textures and clean PBR materials.
• + Perfectly follows the minimal garnish and 'less is more' aesthetic.
• + Very clean typography that is well-integrated with the layout.

• − The 'flag icon' is unrecognizable and abstract.
• − The sushi design is overly simplified, looking like a plastic toy rather than a miniature food model.

Vidu Q2

• + Features a correct and recognizable Japanese flag icon.
• + Higher level of detail in the food textures while maintaining the cartoon 3D style.
• + Includes the requested 'plate' on top of the diorama base.

• − Lighting is a bit harsh on the white plate areas.
• − The '45° top-down' angle is slightly flatter than ideal isometric projection.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Successfully translates the subject's features into a bold comic-book style caricature.
• + Includes a TV screen and a cartoon dog as requested.
• + Preserves the selfie-style composition of the original photo.

• − Completely misses the hockey requirement.
• − The text 'JOB' and the bottom banner are nonsensical or unnecessary.
• − The clothing details like the shirt buttons are slightly inconsistent.

Vidu Q2

• + Excellent adherence to all prompt elements, including the hockey rink background, puck, and news microphone.
• + High visual quality with a professional digital illustration style.
• + Strong composition that balances the profession (news desk), hobby (hockey), and dogs effectively.

• − Anatomical issues with the hands, including an extra jointed finger and a tiny hand supporting the dog.
• − The caricature style is less exaggerated and more 'portrait illustration' than a traditional caricature.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent fur texture and lighting on the animals.
• + Clean composition with a beautiful bokeh effect.

• − Failed to include the bunny and fox kit entirely.
• − Identified as a tabby kitten but rendered a white/pale orange kitten.

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully included all four animal types requested: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox.
• + Beautifully rendered 'god rays' and dew sparkles that match the prompt perfectly.
• + Better adherence to the 'lush wildflower meadow' description with varied flower types.

• − Anatomy on the puppy on the right is a bit stiff/awkward.
• − Some butterfly renderings are a bit repetitive in placement.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent preservation of the original image's composition and structure
• + Strong anime aesthetic that matches the characters' features well
• + Clean line work and vibrant colors

• − Looks more like modern digital anime than the specific hand-painted Studio Ghibli style
• − The lighting is flat compared to the requested dreamy atmosphere

Vidu Q2

• + Stronger adherence to the 'Studio Ghibli' request with visible hand-painted watercolor textures
• + Uses the requested soft pastel color palette and gentle lighting
• + Preserves the original composition while successfully stylized

• − The man's expression is slightly less faithful to the original 'distracted' look than Model A
• − Linework is a bit sketchier, though this fits the requested style

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent preservation of the original subjects' faces and environment.
• + Subtle, realistic hair motion that integrates naturally with the scene.

• − Very few leaves added, failing to meet that part of the prompt effectively.
• − The leaves that are present appear as small, green specks that lack motion blur.

Vidu Q2

• + Strong adherence to the 'leaves flying' prompt with high volume and color variety.
• + Good motion effect in the hair that suggests a strong breeze.

• − Noticeable distortion in the facial features of the woman, particularly the eyes and mouth.
• − Significant artifacts around the dog's mouth and the flowers on the left.
• − The leaves lack motion blur, appearing as static overlays.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent typography with perfect spelling of all requested text.
• + Clean minimalist vector aesthetic that fits a modern-vintage brand Identity.
• + Accurate interpretation of a cloche dome using simple, bold lines.

• − Does not strictly include a 'banner' for the 'Est. 1720' text.
• − The steam element is very abstract and slightly disconnected.

Vidu Q2

• + Includes the requested banner for the established date.
• + Features a more literal representation of a retro cloche and steam.
• + Captures the subtle paper texture on the background well.

• − Severe spelling errors throughout the logo ('FARMIIN', 'Esttt', 'FOPLI20').
• − Busy composition with redundant and hallucinated text at the bottom.
• − Cluttered design that lacks the 'minimalist' quality requested in the prompt.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Stronger adherence to the navy blue color palette.
• + Achieves a more 'authentic' modern flat vector graphic design look.

• − Poor spelling throughout the poster, including 'APOLO'.
• − Icons are abstract and messy, failing to clearly represent the specific mission steps requested.

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully follows the requested infographic steps from launch to landing.
• + Crisp and clear iconography that matches the flat-vector style requirements.
• + Contains a more logical layout and clearer supporting elements like astronauts.

• − Gibberish text in place of labels, though it manages to capture the essence of words like 'Tranquility'.
• − Mismatched numbering for the steps which contradicts the visual progression.