FLUX.1 Kontext [max] Black Forest Labs vs Seedream 4.0 ByteDance

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent handling of caustics and light refraction through the glass cube.
• + High level of texture detail on the book cover and the glittery blue sphere.
• + Realistic shadows and lighting direction.

• − The plant is positioned to the side rather than directly behind the cube as requested.
• − The glass cube appears to have a thick base that gives it a container-like look rather than a simple geometric cube.

Seedream 4.0

• + Perfectly adheres to the spatial prompt with the plant situated directly behind the cube.
• + Clean, minimalist composition that clearly displays all requested elements.
• + Accurate representation of a simple glass cube.

• − The textures are noticeably softer and less detailed than Image A.
• − The lighting on the blue sphere feels slightly disconnected from the environment.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Exceptional skin texture and anatomical detail in the hands.
• + Beautifully rendered rain effects and complex reflections on the wet asphalt.
• + Cinematic lighting that perfectly matches the 50mm lens look requested.

• − The bike geometry is nonsensical, with some parts of the frame appearing to pass through others.
• − The rain streaks are a bit too uniform across the foreground and background.

Seedream 4.0

• + Excellent adherence to the motion blur request with the passing car.
• + Very believable environmental storytelling with the tools on the ground.
• + Accurate bike anatomy and a more 'candid' feel to the composition.

• − Noticeable AI artifacts on the man's hands and face, which appear slightly soft.
• − The puddle reflection is missing the man's upper body and the bike's front wheel, making it look inconsistent.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Exceptional intricate engraving detail on the plate armor
• + Highly realistic skin texture with visible pores and sweat
• + Lifelike eye details with complex amber iris patterns

• − Missed the request for beads in the hair braids
• − The skin tone appears overly saturated or orange under the lighting

Seedream 4.0

• + Perfect adherence to the hair beads prompt
• + Excellent representation of 'battle-worn' via realistic dirt and scars
• + Stronger composition with a clear torch source and warm bokeh

• − Leather strap buckles appear slightly warped or anatomically incorrect
• − Armor engravings are less sharp and detailed compared to the competitor

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent professional layout that looks like a real menu.
• + Clean grid structure with consistent food photography.
• + Includes realistic price headers and decorative typography.

• − Text consists of gibberish words and characters.
• − Sections are not clearly labeled for 'Appetizers' or 'Mains' as requested.

Seedream 4.0

• + Legible rendering of the requested headers (Appetizers, Pizza, Mains).
• + High-quality, vibrant food photography.
• + Bold sans-serif font matches the prompt requirements.

• − Poor composition that feels more like a mood board than a restaurant menu.
• − Lack of pricing, descriptions, or menu structure.
• − Layout is cluttered and lacks white space.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent typography with clean, consistent 'Magic Burger' lettering.
• + Highly photorealistic textures on the bun and patty.
• + Perfectly accurate pricing at €6.99.

• − The burger is not truly 'exploded'; most of it is still stacked in the center.
• − The starburst for the price is very small and lacks impact.

Seedream 4.0

• + Dynamic 'exploded' composition with a strong sense of motion/swirl.
• + Excellent integration of the fiery text effect for the main title.
• + Clear and prominent starburst for the price.

• − The price is incorrect at €5.99 instead of €6.99.
• − The burger layers look slightly disorganized and messy compared to Model A.
• − The 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' text is slightly less polished in its lighting.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent text legibility and alignment
• + Accurately completed the partial prompt regarding the last menu item
• + Very clean, professional composition with realistic chalk smudges

• − The title is in print-style handwriting rather than the requested 'elegant cursive'

Seedream 4.0

• + Successfully applied an elegant cursive style to the title
• + Exceptional chalk texture and realistic dusty chalkboard finish
• + Great use of depth of field to create a cozy café atmosphere

• − The text is slightly harder to read due to the heavy chalk smudging
• − The handwriting style is less consistent between the title and the list items

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent anatomical details, especially in the horse's musculature and the astronaut's suit stitching.
• + Perfectly balanced composition with a clean, cinematic depth of field.
• + Great lighting coherence where the light catch on the horse's coat reflects the distant planet.

• − The mane and tail physics look slightly more static compared to the action in Model B.

Seedream 4.0

• + Dynamic, energetic posing with the horse rearing up.
• + Vibrant and colorful nebulas in the background add to the surreal feel.
• + Creative reflection of a galaxy inside the astronaut's visor.

• − Low visual quality with noticeable blurring on the horse's legs and background.
• − Compositional issues where parts of the horse and astronaut are cut off by the frame.
• − The horse's front legs exhibit some warping artifacts.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent photorealism with high-quality textures on the capybara's fur and the leather hat
• + Effective cinematic lighting and shallow depth of field reflecting a Manhattan night
• + Clean, accurate text rendering on the driver's cap

• − The passenger is holding the phone to her ear like a call rather than looking at it as requested
• − One of the front paws is partially merged or poorly defined against the steering wheel

Seedream 4.0

• + Perfect adherence to the passenger's action, showing her looking down at the phone with a bored expression
• + Strong composition that clearly shows the interior layout of the taxi and both characters
• + Accurate placement of both paws on the steering wheel

• − Text on the driver's cap is garbled ('TAT' instead of 'TAXI')
• − Slightly lower fidelity in the capybara's fur texture compared to the other model

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent typographic layout and readability
• + Perfect spelling of all required text elements
• + Clean and professional graphic design aesthetic

• − The date follows a non-standard comma format (30.10.2026 vs 30,10,2026)
• − The banner for the sub-text is a simple ribbon rather than a traditional scroll

Seedream 4.0

• + Atmospheric cinematic lighting on the jack-o-lantern
• + Stronger 'vintage parchment' texture with burnt edges
• + Creative use of layered thorns and webs in the border

• − Text on the banner is garbled and barely legible
• − Layout feels a bit cluttered with the thorns overlapping the design
• − The tree silhouettes are somewhat blurry compared to the foreground

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent texture and realistic hair flow
• + Better preservation of facial detail and lighting
• + Matches the thickness and color of the existing beard well

• − Slightly altered the shape of the glasses frame
• − Minor distortion on the ear-to-hair transition

Seedream 4.0

• + Good volume and density as requested
• + Preserves the glasses and facial features very accurately

• − Hair texture looks slightly fuzzy or synthetic compared to the beard
• − The hairline/forehead transition is less realistic and lacks fine detail

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent 3D cartoon style with soft, appealing textures
• + Clean typography that matches the aesthetic of the scene
• + Accurate 45-degree isometric projection and lighting

• − Failed to include the small flag icon requested in the prompt
• − The nigiri fish texture is slightly stylized/flat compared to the rice

Seedream 4.0

• + Successfully included the requested small flag icon next to the text
• + High variety of sushi types adding visual interest
• + Good material detail on the rice and roe

• − The text is slightly off-center and the layout feels more crowded
• − The 'gentle lighting' is a bit harsh with strong shadows compared to the soft-light request

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent caricature style with clean, vibrant line art.
• + Successfully incorporates all elements: tv anchor desk, dog, and hockey stick.
• + Maintains character likeness while translating it into a cartoon aesthetic.

• − The hockey element is less integrated, appearing as just a stick tip in the corner.
• − Adds glasses which were not in the original photo.

Seedream 4.0

• + Cleverly integrates hockey by putting the subject in a team jersey and including a stick and jersey on the desk/set.
• + Retains the realistic background and textures from the source image while exaggerating the face.
• + Shows high creativity by combining the 'selfie' pose of the original with the anchor desk.

• − The dog's placement and lighting look slightly disconnected from the rest of the scene.
• − The hands and phone have some minor anatomical distortions typical of AI.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent character consistency and alignment of all four requested species
• + Beautiful soft lighting and color palette that feels very warm and wholesome
• + High technical clarity in the fur texture and eye details

• − The composition is a bit static with the animals sitting in a row rather than playfully tumbling
• − The god rays look a bit artificial with added star-sparkle effects

Seedream 4.0

• + Superb captures of motion and playfulness as requested in the 'tumbling' prompt
• + Very realistic dew/water droplets and complex backlighting
• + Dynamic composition with animals interacting in 3D space

• − The kitten has five legs or a very confusing anatomical structure in its lower body
• − The fox's anatomy is slightly warped in the midsection during its roll

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent preservation of the source image's composition and background details.
• + Accurately replicates the specific clothing patterns, such as the plaid shirt.
• + Captures the 'distracted boyfriend' meme expressions perfectly in an anime style.

• − The aesthetic leans more toward modern 90s-style anime than the soft, painterly Ghibli look.
• − Shadows and lines are slightly too sharp for a 'hand-painted' texture.

Seedream 4.0

• + Stronger adherence to the 'hand-painted' watercolor texture requested.
• + Colors are softer and more nostalgic, aligning well with the Studio Ghibli prompt.
• + Successfully simplifies the backgrounds to a dreamy, atmospheric style.

• − Loses significant spatial context by replacing the city street with abstract colorful clouds.
• − The character expressions are much more muted and don't convey the specific 'memetic' emotions as clearly as the source.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent preservation of the woman's face and original features.
• + Highly realistic hair physics showing wind direction.
• + The added hand gesture touching the dog feels natural and adds to the 'lively' feel.

• − The dog's tail is slightly altered compared to the source.
• − Change in body posture and hand position deviates from the source image conservation.

Seedream 4.0

• + Successfully added high-energy flying leaves with a motion blur effect.
• + Very strong adherence to the prompt's request for 'energetic and lively' feel.
• + Maintains the central pose and posture of the woman and dog nearly perfectly.

• − Significant distortion of the woman's face, losing the original likeness.
• − Introduced a harsh artificial sun flare in the top right that was not requested.
• − The leaves have a lower resolution/painterly texture that clashes with the photographic background.

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent typography with proper accented characters
• + Consistent woodcut-style texture that feels authentically vintage
• + Perfect execution of the 'Est. 1720' banner

• − Minimal steam detail above the cloche

Seedream 4.0

• + Dynamic arched text layout
• + Good use of shadows and highlights on the cloche dome
• + Authentic paper-like background texture

• − The accent mark on 'Caffé' is misplaced or stylistically inconsistent
• − The banner folding logic is a bit distorted on the left side

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

• + Excellent typography and clean, modern vector aesthetic.
• + High-quality, detailed icons for the Lunar Module and Saturn V.
• + Sophisticated, professional layout with a coherent NASA-inspired color scheme.

• − Confused the logical order of the infographic steps.
• − Missed several text labels requested in the prompt.
• − Included some garbled placeholder text near the moon.

Seedream 4.0

• + Strictly followed the requested 1-6 step progression in the correct order.
• + Accurately rendered text labels for more of the mission stages.
• + Good use of iconography for Earth orbit and trajectory arcs.

• − Visual style feels a bit more like clip-art rather than a professional poster.
• − The 'Landing 6' text is disproportionately large and dominates the layout.
• − Minor spelling error in the text ('Surfcce').