Black Forest Labs' premium multimodal flow transformer with greatly improved prompt adherence and typography generation for in-context image generation and editing without compromise on speed
Settled by community votes across 13 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
23.7
arena score
#23 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
· Text-to-Image
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
19.0
arena score
#47 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Vote tally
Where the votes landed
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
100.0%
win rate
Ties
0.0%
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
0.0%
win rate
100.0%
0.0% ties
0.0%
Shared challenges
13
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 [max]
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent handling of glass refraction and reflections on the table.
- + Perfectly adheres to all spatial instructions and lighting directions.
- + The blue sphere has a unique, tactile texture that looks realistic.
- − The text on the book spine is slightly garbled upon close inspection.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Bright, aesthetically pleasing composition with vibrant colors.
- + The glass sphere has a high-quality, polished look.
- + Clear visibility of the plant through the glass.
- − The cube geometry is slightly confused, appearing to have a shelf inside that wasn't requested.
- − The light source appears more centered or diffuse rather than coming specifically from the left.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produced a more technically accurate response to the prompt, particularly in its depiction of the shadow and light patterns on the wooden table coming from the left. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 created a beautiful image, but it added an unnecessary internal horizontal plane (a shelf) inside the cube which altered the requested simple composition.
Candid Street Photography
Text-to-Image“A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in light rain, reflections on wet pavement, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, natural skin texture, imperfect framing, motion blur from passing cars, cinematic but realistic, no stylization.”
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent depiction of rain falling and interaction with the ground.
- + Highly realistic skin texture and anatomical accuracy in the hands.
- + Very strong adherence to the 'candid street photo' and 'imperfect framing' prompts.
- − The bicycle chain and gear assembly are slightly simplified and physically impossible.
- − The rain streaks are a bit uniform throughout the foreground.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Good composition with leading lines from the crosswalk and cars.
- + Captures the 'reflections on wet pavement' request well.
- − Fails to show any actual rain falling, despite it being a central prompt requirement.
- − The man's hands are mangled and anatomically incorrect around the handlebars.
- − Lacks the 'motion blur from passing cars' specifically requested.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the clear winner as it successfully incorporated the light rain and motion blur, which FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 largely ignored. Model A's gritty, realistic texture and candid framing feel authentic to the prompt, whereas Model B suffers from significant anatomical errors in the subject's hands.
Fantasy Warrior
Text-to-Image“Close portrait of a battle-worn paladin in ornate engraved plate armor, hair braided with small beads, faint scars and dirt on the skin, warm torchlight reflecting off metal, shallow depth of field, bokeh sparks, lifelike eyes, highly detailed texture on leather straps and cloth underlayer.”
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent photorealistic skin texture and lifelike eyes.
- + Strong adherence to the 'ornate engraved plate armor' prompt with beautiful metallic reflections.
- + Perfectly captures the 'battle-worn' aesthetic with subtle scars and dirt.
- − The braids are a bit messy and lack the 'small beads' requested in the prompt.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Striking, intense lighting that creates a high-contrast cinematic feel.
- + Includes beads in the hair as requested.
- + Sharp focus on the facial features.
- − The armor looks more like leather or dark fabric than the 'ornate engraved plate' requested.
- − Skin textures appear slightly over-sharpened and less natural than Model A.
- − Lacks the specific 'bokeh sparks' requested, opting for simple bokeh orbs instead.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] delivered a much more accurate interpretation of the prompt, particularly regarding the ornate plate armor and the realistic battle-worn textures. While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 captured an intense mood and included the beads, it failed to render the distinctive metallic armor that is central to a paladin's design.
Modern Clean Menu
Text-to-Image“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Features very high-quality food photography with realistic textures
- + Excellent use of vibrant accents and consistent yellow branding
- + Strictly follows the minimalist single-page layout request
- − Text is mostly gibberish with inconsistent fonts for headers
- − Food items are almost exclusively pizza, lacking variety for 'mains'
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Better categorization of menu sections like Appetizers and Mains
- + Cleaner text rendering for headers and prices
- + Good structural use of the grid layout for a multi-page feel
- − Food photography looks slightly filtered or artificial compared to A
- − Spelling errors in prominent headers like 'PIZZAL' and 'APPTIZERS'
- − Composition is a bit cluttered for a minimalist design
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produces significantly higher quality food photography that looks professional and appetizing, though it lacks variety in the food types shown. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 does a better job of organizing the requested sections (Appetizers/Mains), but suffers from noticeable spelling errors in large fonts and less realistic imagery. FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is preferred for its superior aesthetic and professional visual polish.
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 [max]
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent typography with perfect spelling and the requested glowing effect.
- + Dynamic composition with embers and flying ingredients that blend naturally with the lighting.
- + Strong adherence to the price and starburst requirements.
- − The burger itself is not fully 'exploded' as some parts remain assembled in the center.
- − The starburst element for the price is very small and lacks prominence.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + The burger components show a better sense of individual suspension and explosion.
- + The main title 'MAGIC BURGER' is clear and well-arched.
- − Significant text errors including 'LIIMITED' and 'LIMIED TIME NEEY'.
- − Incorrect price rendering, displaying '€69' prominently and '€.99' in the starburst instead of €6.99.
- − The overall lighting on the floating ingredients feels flat compared to the background.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the clear winner as it successfully rendered all text prompts with perfect spelling and a cohesive glowing aesthetic. While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 captured the 'exploded' burger concept slightly better, it failed significantly on text accuracy and the specific price requirement.
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 [max]
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Perfect text accuracy for all requested menu items and numbers.
- + Realistic chalk texture with smudges and natural handwriting style.
- + Clean and professional composition that looks like a real café board.
- − The title is not in 'elegant cursive' as requested, but rather a blocky print style.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Good lighting and warmth on the chalkboard surface.
- + Matches the 'handwritten' request with varying letter sizes.
- − Significant spelling errors and hallucinations in the menu items (e.g., 'Octemon', 'Buthowith').
- − Messy layout with doubled text and conflicting prices.
- − Completely failed to render the specific menu items requested in the prompt.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] followed the prompt almost perfectly, delivering highly readable and accurate text with a realistic chalk-on-board texture. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 struggled significantly with the text requirements, resulting in gibberish and multiple spelling errors throughout the menu. FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the clear winner for its superior text rendering and adherence to the requested content.
The Reversed Rodeo
Text-to-Image“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent visual clarity and cinematic lighting.
- + High-quality rendering of fur and space suit textures.
- + Composition is balanced and aesthetically pleasing.
- − Failed the negative constraint entirely by placing the astronaut on top of the horse.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Attempts the 'horse on top' spatial instruction requested in the prompt.
- + Creative interpretation of a surreal space scene.
- + Unique machinery details that fit the cinematic theme.
- − Failed to provide a clear 'astronaut' character, showing only equipment.
- − Anatomy is messy with a second horse head emerging from the equipment.
- − Low coherence in the structure of the objects.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produced a high-quality, standard interpretation of an astronaut on a horse, failing the specific 'horse on top' instruction. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 attempted the surreal reversal requested but resulted in a chaotic and incoherent image with multiple horse parts and no actual astronaut present. FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the preferred choice for general quality, though both failed to successfully execute the complex spatial reversal requested.
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 [max]
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent fur texture and photographic realism on the capybara.
- + Professional and stoic expression perfectly matches the prompt.
- + Highly realistic lighting and shallow depth of field for a cinematic feel.
- − The passenger is holding a phone to her ear rather than looking at it as requested.
- − The capybara only has one paw clearly on the steering wheel.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Follows the instruction for the passenger looking at her phone.
- + Captures both paws on the steering wheel effectively.
- + Good composition showing both characters clearly within the frame.
- − Anatomical error with the passenger holding two separate phones.
- − The capybara has an extra arm or paw-like shape visible near the steering column.
- − The lighting and textures feel slightly more digital and less photorealistic than Image A.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produced a much higher quality, photorealistic image with superior textures and lighting, though it missed the specific detail of the passenger looking at the phone. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 captured more prompt elements like the paws on the wheel and the phone interaction, but it suffered from significant AI artifacts including the passenger holding two phones and extra limbs on the capybara.
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 [max]
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent typography with nearly perfect spelling of all complex event details.
- + Highly detailed gothic aesthetic with intricate webs, thorns, and twisted trees.
- + Superior composition that balances the text and central glowing jack-o-lantern effectively.
- − Small stray scroll fragments appear detached near the top title.
- − Contains some redundant text at the bottom by repeating 'The Arches, NYC'.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Strong cinematic lighting with a vibrant glow on the central pumpkin.
- + Captures the 'twisted trees' and 'moody sky' atmosphere well.
- − Significant spelling errors throughout all text sections including 'Tine', 'Locaation', and 'nigh tof'.
- − Failed to include the requested title 'Halloween Party Invitation', shortening it and losing the font impact.
- − The layout is cluttered with unnecessary scroll banners and nonsensical filler text.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the clear winner for this task because it delivered a functional, legible invitation with high-quality gothic art and nearly perfect text. In contrast, FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 suffered from numerous typos and failed to follow the specific text instructions for the title and event details.
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 [max]
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
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AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent typography with clean, bold text that matches the requested words exactly.
- + High-quality soft refined textures and realistic lighting that look professional.
- + Very clean composition that adheres well to the 'miniature 3D cartoon' aesthetic.
- − Completely missed the requested flag icon.
- − The perspective is more of a side-isometric view rather than a true 45-degree top-down look.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Included a creative interpretation of the flag icon within the text.
- + Closer to the requested 'top-down' isometric angle.
- + Higher variety of sushi types on the diorama.
- − Failed the text prompt, repeating 'JAPAN' incorrectly instead of writing 'SUSHI'.
- − The textures and lighting are flatter and less refined than Model A.
- − One of the sushi pieces has a strange, non-food-like texture/pattern.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the superior model here because it followed the specific text instructions accurately and provided much higher-quality textures and lighting. While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 attempted the flag icon, it failed on the primary word 'SUSHI' and lacked the 'soft refined' PBR materials requested.
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 [max]
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Successfully includes all four distinct animal species requested including the bunny.
- + Features a beautiful bokeh effect and realistic 'god rays' lighting.
- + Fur texture appears softer and more naturally integrated with the environment.
- − The animals are sitting relatively still rather than 'playfully chasing' or 'tumbling'.
- − The bunny's eyes look slightly artificial compared to the other animals.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Captures a much more dynamic sense of movement and 'playful' energy.
- + The kitten's expressive facial reaction to the butterflies is very charming.
- + Higher contrast and vibrant color palette.
- − Fails to include the requested baby bunny, instead duplicating kittens/fox-like creatures.
- − The anatomy of the small creature on the bottom right is ambiguous and slightly distorted.
- − Lighting feels a bit more artificial and overly saturated.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the winner because it adhered much more closely to the prompt by including all four distinct animals (puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox), whereas FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 missed the bunny entirely. While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 had a more energetic composition, FLUX.1 Kontext [max] delivered a more coherent and technically accurate scene with superior lighting.
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 [max]
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Exquisite typography with perfect spelling of 'Caffè Florian'.
- + Authentic vintage texture and clean woodcut/vector style.
- + Beautifully balanced composition that follows all prompt elements.
- − None identified for this specific prompt.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Elegant warm cream and brown color palette.
- + Sophisticated cloche design with decorative flourishes.
- − Significant spelling errors ('Caffé', 'Afe Flamilan').
- − Messy text placement within the banner and cloche.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] delivered a near-perfect result, executing the typography, spelling, and vintage texture flawlessly. In contrast, FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 struggled significantly with the text, producing illegible and incorrectly spelled words that failed the primary requirement of the logo.
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 [max]
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent typography in the title and name labels.
- + High-quality vector-style illustrations of the Saturn V and Lunar Module.
- + Effective use of the requested NASA-inspired color palette.
- − The infographic flow is logically confusing and does not follow a linear path.
- − Some text elements like the labels for steps are misplaced or nonsensical (e.g., 'Translunar' pointing at the Moon).
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Successfully follows a linear step-by-step layout typical of infographics.
- + Includes better iconographic consistency across the middle row.
- + Accurately places the Earth and trajectory icons in a sequence.
- − Text rendering is poor with many gibberish words and spelling errors.
- − Visual artifacts are present in the lower icons and the Lunar Module illustration is less detailed than Model A.
Verdict: Model A (FLUX.1 Kontext [max]) produces much higher quality illustrations and crisp, legible text, but fails to organize the content into a logical sequence. Model B (FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8) captures the infographic structure better with a clear horizontal timeline, though the text reliability is significantly lower.
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