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 9 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
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
22.8
arena score
#31 of 62 in Text-to-Image
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Where the votes landed
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
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 [max]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI judge analysis unavailable for this challenge.
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]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent typography rendering with consistent lighting across all text elements.
- + Highly detailed food textures, particularly in the bun and patty.
- + Dynamic composition with debris that enhances the sense of motion.
- − The burger is not truly 'exploded' as requested, with most layers still stacked together.
- − Failed to include a starburst for the price tag.
- − The suspended bun pieces on the sides look structurally confusing.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfectly adhered to the 'exploded' instruction with all components clearly separated.
- + Accurately included a starburst for the price as requested.
- + The fiery effect on the main title is visually striking and fits the theme.
- − The price text inside the starburst lacks the requested fiery/glowing effect.
- − The lighting on the bottom bun is slightly matte compared to the rest of the scene.
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it fully captured the 'exploded' concept and included all specific elements like the starburst, whereas FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produced a mostly-stacked burger. While FLUX.1 Kontext [max] has slightly sharper textures, Qwen Image 2.0 Pro's composition and adherence to the prompt's structural requirements make it a more successful advertisement.
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]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent text legibility and perfectly accurate spelling across all lines.
- + Realistic chalk texture with subtle smudge marks and varying line thickness.
- + Good centered composition that fills the chalkboard well.
- − The 'elegant cursive' request for the title was not fully met, as it uses a print-style sans-serif script.
- − The background cafe environment is less visible compared to the other model.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Better captures a cozy café atmosphere with warm lighting and a natural angle.
- + The handwriting has a more natural, slanted 'hand-drawn' feel as requested.
- + Successfully captured the 'cursive' element for the bottom text and more variation in letter size.
- − The date '2026' is slightly distorted and less clear than the other text.
- − The perspective angle makes the text on the right side feel a bit cramped.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, producing accurate text and realistic chalk textures. FLUX.1 Kontext [max] provides much clearer and more legible text, while Qwen Image 2.0 Pro offers a more creative and atmospheric composition that feels like a real photo from a café. FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the likely winner for its superior technical execution of the text rendering.
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]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent photorealistic texture on the capybara's fur.
- + Very high cinematic lighting and image clarity.
- + Accurate rendering of the requested taxi driver cap with text.
- − The passenger is holding a phone to her ear instead of looking at it as requested.
- − The perspective makes the capybara look as large as a human, losing some of the unique anatomy.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Follows all prompt instructions perfectly, including the passenger's expression and phone usage.
- + Great composition that shows the 'inside' of the taxi more effectively.
- + Includes realistic local details like the TLC license sticker on the dash.
- − The text on the license sticker is misspelled ('Licesed').
- − The capybara's paws look slightly distorted and muddy in texture.
Verdict: While FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produces a more technically polished and high-fidelity image, Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the complex prompt requirements much better, specifically capturing the bored passenger looking at her phone. Qwen also provided a superior 'inside the taxi' composition compared to FLUX's tighter, exterior-leaning shot.
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]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent typography style that feels truly gothic and integrated into the art.
- + The jack-o-lantern has a more classic, spooky glow matched with a dark, atmospheric background.
- + Exceptional border detail combining webs and thorns as requested.
- − Includes a text repetition error at the bottom with 'The Arches, NYC' appearing twice.
- − The scroll banner is small and dark, making its text harder to read compared to the main title.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Clean and accurate rendering of all requested text details with no repetitions.
- + The banner is very clear and well-designed as a focal point.
- + Good use of the 'twisted trees' prompt in the background.
- − The green glow of the jack-o-lantern feels less 'vintage gothic' and more modern/neon.
- − The bats look somewhat pasted-on and lack the cinematic integration seen in the other model.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] creates a much more cohesive vintage gothic atmosphere with superior artistic integration, though it suffers from a minor text repetition at the bottom. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is more functional as a literal invitation with perfect text accuracy and layout but loses the moody, cinematic aesthetic requested in the prompt. FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the preferred choice for its higher visual quality and atmospheric adherence.
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]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent soft refined textures and miniature feel
- + Modern 3D cartoon aesthetic with soft lighting
- + Clean, bold text integration that feels cohesive with the art style
- − Missed the flag icon requirement
- − Chopsticks are slightly merged into the diorama base
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Strictly followed all prompt elements including the flag icon
- + Accurate 45-degree top-down isometric perspective
- + Very clean composition and text layout
- − Textures feel a bit flat and less 'PBR' than requested
- − Diorama base is very plain and thin compared to Model A
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner for its strict adherence to every detail of the prompt, including the specific icon and the isometric angle, albeit with simpler textures. FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produced a more visually appealing 3D render with superior materials, but missed a core prompt element.
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]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent fur texture and lighting on the animals.
- + Faces are highly expressive and consistent with a 'wholesome' aesthetic.
- + Beautiful golden hour lighting with soft bokeh.
- − The animals are sitting perfectly still in a row, ignoring the 'playfully chasing' and 'tumbling' dynamic prompt.
- − The background is very blurry and lacks the variety of wildflowers requested.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Successfully captures the 'tumbling together' action from the prompt.
- + Superior landscape background with clear god rays and a more varied flower meadow.
- + More realistic anatomy for the fox kit and kitten compared to Model A.
- − The white rabbit appears slightly flat or over-exposed in the center.
- − The butterflies look a bit like stickers placed on top of the image.
Verdict: While FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produces higher-quality fur textures and more adorable facial expressions, it fails to capture the dynamic action requested in the prompt. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro successfully renders the animals intermingling and 'tumbling' in a much more detailed and lush environment, making it the better overall interpretation of the scene.
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]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Perfectly accurately spells all requested text including the accent on 'Caffè'.
- + Excellent adherence to the 'vintage' and 'subtle texture' aesthetic with a woodblock-style grain.
- + Balanced vector composition with a clear separation of elements and a traditional banner.
- − The steam effect is a bit small and simplistic relative to the cloche size.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Clean vector execution with nice shading on the cloche dome.
- + Correct color palette following the warm brown and cream tones requested.
- − Misspells the main name as 'Floriian' with an extra 'i'.
- − Incorporates the steam inside the dome rather than rising from it, which looks less logical.
- − Lacks the 'vintage' gritty texture that was specifically requested in the prompt.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] is the clear winner as it perfectly follows the text requirements and captures the 'vintage' textural feel requested in the prompt. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro failed on the spelling of 'Florian' and produced a more modern, flat graphic that missed the subtle texture and correct logo layout.
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]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
- + Excellent typography rendering for the main title and crew names.
- + Clean, professional flat-vector aesthetic that looks like a modern poster.
- − Fails to follow the requested 6-step logical sequence, resulting in confusing icons and text placement.
- − Contains garbled placeholder text in the middle of the infographic.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect adherence to all 6 requested steps in the correct chronological order.
- + Accurate and high-quality iconography for the Saturn V and Lunar Module.
- + Includes all requested palette colors and specific crew details correctly.
- − The crew silhouette section at the bottom is very small and less detailed than Image A.
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the complex multi-step prompt instructions perfectly, creating a logical 6-step flow with accurate iconography for each stage of the mission. FLUX.1 Kontext [max] produced a visually striking poster but failed to implement the requested sequence, resulting in a confusing layout with garbled text and missing steps.
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