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

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent handling of caustics and light refraction through the glass
• + Highly realistic textures on the book and wooden table
• + Accurate fulfillment of all spatial requirements including lighting direction

• − The sphere has a textured, glittery finish rather than being a smooth sphere

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Perfectly smooth blue sphere that feels more classic
• + Clean, minimalist composition
• + Accurate placement of all elements according to the prompt

• − The plant is completely blurred out, making it hard to see 'through the glass' as requested
• − The lighting and shadows are flatter compared to Model A

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent depiction of rain with visible streaks and splashing on the ground
• + Realistic skin texture and age details on the hands and face
• + Superior framing that places the viewer at eye-level with the subject

• − The bicycle chain and pedal mechanics are slightly distorted and physically unrealistic
• − The rain effect appears somewhat layered over the subject rather than fully integrated

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Stronger adherence to the 'motion blur from passing cars' prompt
• + Beautiful ripple effects in the puddles on the ground
• + More natural interaction between the man and the bicycle components

• − The rain falling through the air is very faint/barely visible compared to the first image
• − The composition feels a bit more staged than 'candid'

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent metallic texture and intricate engraving detail
• + Lifelike eye iris texture and realistic skin pores
• + High-quality volumetric lighting and depth of field

• − Missed the request for small beads in the braids
• − The skin tone looks slightly oversaturated/orange due to the lighting

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Perfectly captured the small beads in the hair braids
• + Superior battle-worn details with more prominent scars and dirt
• + Highly detailed leather straps and cloth hood texture

• − The sparks look a bit more artificial and linear than Model A
• − Facial hair looks slightly less distinct compared to the rest of the high-res details

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent photo quality with realistic lighting and appetizing food textures.
• + Maintains a high level of minimalist aesthetic consistent with modern casual dining.
• + Clean, professional white space usage and balanced margins.

• − Text rendering is largely illegible gibberish.
• − Fails to clearly define the requested sections like appetizers and mains, focusing mostly on pizza.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Successfully includes the requested sections for Appetizers, Pizza, and 'Mains' (misspelled as MINS).
• + Much better text adherence with recognizable dish names and prices.
• + Follows the 'grid' layout instruction more strictly than the competitor.

• − Visual quality of food photos is lower with some AI artifacts and inconsistent lighting.
• − Minor spelling errors in headers like 'MINS' and 'Maghrita'.
• − Layout feels slightly more cluttered and template-like compared to the artistic feel of Model A.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent photorealistic texture on the meat patty and buns
• + Strong fiery atmosphere with embers and ground-level lava effects
• + Accurate text rendering of all requested phrases

• − The burger is largely assembled rather than 'exploded' with suspended components
• − Missing the starburst element for the price
• − The side-floating buns look more like fruit or rolls than a deconstructed burger

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Perfect adherence to the 'exploded' request with clear vertical suspension of all layers
• + Incorporates the fiery glowing effect on the text as requested
• + Successfully includes the starburst shape for the price point

• − Text on 'MAGIC BURGER' is slightly less crisp than Model A
• − Large tomato slice appears a bit flat compared to the other high-detail ingredients

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent text legibility and alignment
• + Accurately completed the partial prompt for 'Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies'
• + Realistic chalkboard smudge and erasing artifacts

• − The handwriting style is more of a print-script than the requested 'elegant cursive' for the title
• − The chalk lines look a bit too clean/solid, lacking some granular texture

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Perfect adherence to the 'elegant cursive' requirement for the title and text
• + Exceptional chalk texture with realistic dusty residue and varying opacity
• + Beautifully artistic composition and atmospheric lighting

• − Slightly less legible than Model A due to the thinner cursive strokes
• − The word 'Risotto' looks slightly detached from its line

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent photographic realism and lighting
• + Clean, cinematic composition with a clear focal point
• + High anatomical accuracy for the horse and suit details

• − Completely failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Followed the specific spatial instruction for the horse to be on top
• + Captures the requested surreal atmosphere well
• + Intricate galactic background with vibrant colors

• − Anatomical anomalies where the horse's legs merge with the astronaut
• − Lower realism compared to Model A
• − Composition is a bit cluttered with multiple horses/half-horses

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent fur texture rendering and realistic cap design.
• + Better lighting and shallow depth of field that creates a cinematic night atmosphere.

• − Perspective choice makes the passenger look like she is in the front seat next to the driver.
• − Only one paw is clearly resting on the steering wheel.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Perfect composition with the passenger clearly in the back seat as requested.
• + Highly detailed interior featuring taxi-specific gadgets like the meter and rain on the window.
• + Correctly depicts both paws on the steering wheel.

• − Anthropomorphic hands/gloves on the capybara are slightly uncanny.
• − Capybara's head shape is slightly elongated and less natural than the other model.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent typographic consistency with high-quality gothic fonts
• + Intricate web and thorn border that perfectly fits the theme
• + Moody, dark atmospheric lighting around the jack-o-lantern

• − Redundant text at the bottom repeating the location name twice
• − Misinterpreted the date format requested by using commas instead of periods
• − Text placement feels slightly crowded at the bottom

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Perfect adherence to specific text and date formatting
• + High-quality central jack-o-lantern with realistic textures and fog effect
• + Clearer hierarchy of information and better use of negative space

• − The parchment texture is less 'dark and aged' compared to the first image
• − The border, while elegant, is less 'spooky' than the thorn-heavy version in the competitor's image

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent preservation of the original facial features and expression.
• + The hair texture and lighting match the environment perfectly.
• + The hairline integration is seamless with the skin.

• − The hair color is slightly darker than the original beard color, creating a minor mismatch.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Successfully adds a full head of hair with realistic volume.
• + Maintains the original background and clothing elements.

• − Significantly alters the facial structure, making the person look like a different individual.
• − The hair texture looks a bit messy/digitally smudged on the crown.
• − The glasses and eye area were noticeably changed from the source image.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent typography with a friendly, cartoonish font choice
• + Soft, clay-like textures that perfectly match the 'cartoon scene' request
• + Logical placement of chopsticks and condiments

• − Missed the small flag icon request
• − The sushi rice texture looks a bit like bubbles rather than grains

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Successfully included all elements, including the small flag icon
• + Strict adherence to the 45-degree isometric perspective
• + Clean, professional graphic design aesthetic for the text

• − The base diorama texture is very flat and lacks the 'soft refined' feel of the sushi
• − The wasabi is placed awkwardly off the plate on the base edge

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent preservation of the source subject's denim shirt and hair color
• + High caricature quality with exaggerated proportions while maintaining facial likeness
• + Creative inclusion of a dog in professional-themed gear

• − The hockey stick is poorly integrated and cut off at the top
• − The shirt features a strange extra hand/finger artifact near the microphone

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Features a highly detailed and cohesive TV studio set design
• + Better integration of the hockey theme with sticks, pucks, and a rink graphic
• + Includes multiple dogs as part of the studio panel, enhancing the humor

• − Loss of likeness to the source image, particularly the hair style and eye color
• − Subject is wearing a blazer instead of the iconic denim shirt from the source

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent depiction of warm golden light and god rays
• + Includes all four requested animals clearly
• + Vibrant and saturated color palette that feels very joyful

• − The rabbit's face looks slightly uncanny and less realistic
• − Butterflies are a bit generic and glowy rather than detailed insects

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + More realistic fur textures and animal anatomy
• + Superior interaction between animals, such as the kitten reaching out
• + High detail in the butterflies and foreground grass with dew sparkles

• − Lighting is a bit more muted compared to the prompt's golden sunrise request
• − The puppy's expression is slightly less expressive than Model A

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Captures the Studio Ghibli character design perfectly with rounded faces and expressive, watery eyes.
• + Maintains excellent color vibrancy while still feeling like a hand-painted illustration.
• + Preserves the exact poses and facial expressions (especially the man's pursed lips) from the source image.

• − The background is slightly less detailed than Model B, opting for a flatter, more washed-out look.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Includes beautiful environmental details in the background consistent with Ghibli cityscapes, like signs and balconies.
• + Successfully applies a high-quality watercolor texture across the entire image.
• + Achieves a very warm, nostalgic mood with a soft vignette and muted palette.

• − The man's facial expression is slightly lost, appearing more neutral than the 'distracted' look in the source.
• − The character linework is a bit thinner and less iconic to the specific Ghibli style compared to Model A.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Successfully adds wind-blown hair and small flying leaves.
• + Includes an additional pose change with the left hand to interact with the dog.
• + Preserves the overall lighting and texture of the original scene.

• − The leash has become detached and floats in a loop.
• − The hand added over the dog is anatomically awkward.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Stronger adherence to the 'windy' prompt with more dramatic hair movement.
• + Higher volume of flying leaves creates a greater sense of motion.
• + Better preserves the original structural integrity of the subjects and the leash.

• − Some leaves in the foreground are slightly blurry/out of focus, which might be distracting.
• − The hair flow looks slightly more artificial compared to Model A.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent typography style that fits the vintage aesthetic.
• + Beautifully textured, hand-drawn feel that looks like a linocut or woodblock print.
• + Balanced composition with high contrast and readability.

• − The accent on 'CAFFÊ' is an circumflex rather than the Italian grave accent 'CAFFÈ' requested.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Correct Italian accentuation on 'CAFFÈ'.
• + Clean vector-style execution with subtle paper texture background.
• + Accurate interpretation of all prompt elements including the circular layout.

• − The banner is very small and tucked behind the cloche, making it less prominent.
• − The steam lines look a bit more digital/modern compared to the vintage request.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent typography for main titles and names
• + Clean, high-quality vector-style character silhouettes
• + Good usage of the requested color palette

• − Confusing infographic flow with steps and labels not matching icons
• − Missing 'Launch' and 'Earth Orbit' textual labels
• − Rocket design is generic and doesn't resemble a Saturn V

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Strict adherence to the 6-step logical flow requested in the prompt
• + Clean flat-vector style with consistent iconography for orbits and arcs
• + Excellent representation of the Saturn V and Lunar Module designs

• − Gibberish placeholder text in the sub-descriptions
• − Crew silhouettes at the top are very small compared to the rest of the image