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

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Excellent adherence to lighting instructions with a soft, natural window light.
• + The glass cube has highly realistic, thin edges typical of modern glassware.
• + The textures, especially the felt-like sphere and the wooden table, are very tactile.

• − The plant in the background is less distinct through the glass than requested.
• − The sphere appears to be floating rather than resting on the bottom surface.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Features more realistic glass refraction and reflections, including the plant's visibility through the cube.
• + The red book has a convincing leather-like texture on the cover.
• + The use of a mirrored base inside the cube adds a visually interesting element of realism.

• − The lighting is a bit harsh with high-contrast shadows compared to the 'soft' light requested.
• − There are some minor digital artifacts/noise visible on the glass panels.

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Excellent depiction of skin texture and rainy atmosphere
• + Strong shallow depth of field effect
• + The natural framing and motion blur on the street feel very candid

• − The man appears to be simply holding or mounting the bike rather than 'repairing' it
• − The rain texture looks a bit like a static filter overlay

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Perfect adherence to the 'repairing' part of the prompt with a kneeling pose and tools
• + Excellent motion blur on the background car
• + High level of detail on the bicycle and wet pavement reflections

• − The bike basket looks slightly distorted/misaligned
• − Visible AI artifact on the man's hands where he is touching the wheel spokes

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Excellent skin texture with realistic pores and subtle imperfections.
• + Natural-looking hair braids that flow logically from the scalp.
• + Warm, soft lighting that accurately reflects off the polished engraving.

• − The 'beads' requested in the hair are minimally represented by a single metal clasp.
• − The character looks less 'battle-worn' compared to the other model.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Strong adherence to the 'battle-worn' prompt with significant dirt and scarring.
• + Includes many small beads woven into the braids as requested.
• + The armor engraving is very intricate and weathered.

• − The scar and dirt texture looks slightly painted on rather than integrated into the skin.
• − The lighting transition on the face is a bit harsh.

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Excellent typography with clean, bold sans-serif headers
• + Realistic food photography that blends well with the layout
• + Intuitive sectioning that matches the specific prompt categories

• − The 'pizza' text and images are misplaced, with a salad under the pizza header and a pizza under the mains header
• − Nonsense text for menu item descriptions

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Strict adherence to the 'grid' requirement for food photos
• + Clean professional layout with social media icons at the footer
• + Consistent pricing and sub-headers that look like a real menu

• − The image grid is repetitive and lacks variety in food types relative to the sections
• − The grid layout feels slightly cramped compared to model A
• − Minor text blurring in the smaller font sizes

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Excellent typography with a vibrant neon glow effect
• + Very high photorealistic detail in the burger textures and melting cheese
• + Atmospheric background with high-quality embers and fire

• − Failed to include the starburst for the price
• − Repeated the price text twice, creating a cluttered bottom area
• − The burger is less 'exploded' and more just slightly separated

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Adhered perfectly to the request for an exploded view with all components suspended
• + Successfully included the starburst element for the price
• + Text styling perfectly matches the fiery prompt requirement

• − The lighting on the burger feels a bit flatter compared to the background
• − The sauce application looks slightly more artificial/digital than Model A

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Excellent chalk texture throughout the board
• + Accurately follows the item list including descriptive text at the bottom
• + High contrast and very clear legibility

• − The 'elegant cursive' requirement for the title is not fully met as it is mostly print blocks
• − Minor typo in the bottom text ('foiur' instead of 'four')

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Successfully uses elegant cursive handwriting for the text as requested
• + Excellent overall composition with atmospheric lighting and visible chalk dust smudges
• + Consistent and realistic handwriting style across all menu items

• − The pricing for the first item is missing a dash requested in the prompt style
• − Slightly less chalky texture in the strokes compared to Model A

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Perfectly follows the specific role-reversal prompt of horse-on-top.
• + Creative and surreal anatomical fusion, like the astronaut having hooves.
• + Cinematic lighting and clear, sharp resolution.

• − The small secondary astronaut on the horse's back adds confusion to the scale.
• − The satellite in the background is a bit blurry compared to the foreground.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Beautiful composition with a vibrant galactic background.
• + Higher level of textural detail on the asteroid and spacesuit.
• + Stable, aesthetically pleasing layout.

• − Completely failed the negative constraint/specific instruction to put the horse on top.
• − Standard cliché interpretation rather than the requested surreal swap.

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Near-perfect adherence to anatomy for capybara paws on the steering wheel.
• + High level of texture detail in the capybara's fur and the leather seating.
• + Tight framing creates a sense of being inside the vehicle.

• − The passenger is holding a phone but looking away, missing the 'looking at her phone' instruction.
• − The composition is a bit cramped, obscuring the taxi's interior details.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent composition that clearly shows the interior, the passenger, and the city lights through the window.
• + Perfect adherence to the passenger's behavior of looking at her phone with a bored expression.
• + High cinematic quality with realistic lighting shifts between the interior and exterior.

• − Serious anatomical error where the capybara has human hands instead of front paws.
• − The capybara's head looks somewhat pasted onto a human body rather than integrated.

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Excellent typography style that perfectly fits the 'vintage gothic' theme.
• + Captures the moody atmosphere well with the inclusion of a full moon and orange glow.
• + Detailed cobweb border work.

• − Includes hallucinated text: 'Your: Vorkleat: Iight & Spans'.
• − The date is rendered with a comma instead of a period (30.10,2026).

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Perfect adherence to all text fields with zero spelling errors.
• + Includes both thorns and webs in the border as requested.
• + The scroll banner is more clearly defined as a physical object.

• − The parchment texture is limited to the edges rather than the whole background.
• − The lighting on the pumpkin is a bit flat compared to the other model.

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Successfully added a thick, dense head of hair.
• + Matches the hair color well to the existing beard.
• + Maintains the overall lighting and environment.

• − Significantly altered the facial features and nose shape of the original person.
• − The hairline looks slightly artificial and too straight along the forehead.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent preservation of the original person's facial features and bone structure.
• + The hairstyle looks more natural with organic flow and texture.
• + Perfect integration of the hair with the existing ear and temple area.

• − No significant cons observed; the edit is highly successful and accurate.

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Excellent typography style that matches the 3D aesthetic.
• + High-quality textures on the salmon and rice grains.
• + Warm, appealing lighting that enhances the food appearance.

• − The flag icon is stylized to the point of being a square with a circle, lacking traditional flag proportions.
• − The rice grains look slightly like bubbles or pearls rather than typical rice.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Perfect adherence to the isometric perspective.
• + Includes a variety of sushi items which feels more complete for the prompt.
• + Superior typography layout and clear flag icon.

• − The text is plain 2D black font which clashes slightly with the 3D scene.
• − The lighting is somewhat flat compared to the other model.

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Successfully converts the subject into a stylized caricature/comic art style.
• + Maintains the composition and clothing of the source image perfectly.

• − Completely ignores the specific requested elements (tv anchor job, dogs, and hockey).
• − The caricature is very basic and lacks the 'humorous' exaggeration requested.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Includes every single requested element: tv anchor desk, dogs, and hockey sticks/arena.
• + Successfully creates a bobble-head style caricature that is humorous and exaggerated.
• + Preserves the subject's likness and clothing style while translating them into a new scene.

• − Text on the scoreboard and desk is nonsensical gibberish.
• − The source preservation is lower because it changed the background entirely, though this was necessary to follow the prompt.

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Warm and inviting color palette with strong god rays
• + Extremely soft and fluffy fur texture
• + Expressive and joyful facial expressions

• − Anatomical blending between the animals makes it hard to distinguish separate bodies
• − The bunny is rendered as a 'cat-bunny' hybrid with feline paws and face
• − Scale of the animals is inconsistent

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Successfully captures the active 'playfully chasing' and 'tumbling' motion from the prompt
• + Distinct and accurate anatomy for all four different animal species
• + Excellent inclusion of dew sparkles and lighting depth

• − Small minor artifact on the puppy's tail
• − The red fox's front paws have a slightly muddled silhouette against the grass

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Excellent preservation of the original composition and poses.
• + Captures the clean line work and specific character expressions of Ghibli-style anime well.
• + Vibrant but appropriate color palette that maintains the clear distinction between the characters.

• − The textures are a bit flat and lean more toward digital cell shading than a hand-painted look.
• − The background remains very sharp and literal compared to the requested 'dreamy' style.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Successfully applies a soft, painterly texture that feels like a watercolor background.
• + Achieves a warm, nostalgic mood with soft lighting and a muted pastel color palette.
• + Excellent facial characterization that blends the original actors' features with a classic anime aesthetic.

• − The hand placement of the man is slightly more ambiguous and messy than the original.
• − Lost some of the sharp contrast that makes the 'distracted boyfriend' meme immediately recognizable.

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Successfully added wind-blown hair and leaves.
• + Preserved nearly all details from the source image accurately.
• + Maintained consistent lighting and skin tones.

• − The wind effects look relatively static and subtle.
• − Minor distortion to the left hand grasping the leash loop.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Stronger and more convincing wind-blown hair effect.
• + The addition of leaves is more plentiful and dynamic.
• + Stronger energetic feel that matches the prompt.

• − Slightly altered the woman's facial features compared to the source.
• − A small cluster of leaves overlaps her shoulder in a slightly unnatural way.

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Excellent typography with a bold, professional feel.
• + Clean stamp-like texture that feels authentic to a vintage branding style.
• + Strong, clear contrast and minimalist vector composition.

• − Small typo in the banner ('EEST' instead of 'EST').
• − The cloche dome is very stylized and simple.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Perfect text rendering with no spelling errors.
• + Elegant circular emblem composition that feels more cohesive.
• + Very subtle and pleasing paper texture in the background.

• − The line art is a bit thinner, lacking the 'punch' of a bold stamp logo.
• − The cloche dome illustration is slightly more generic.

FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]

• + Features a visually engaging composition with a clear 'Apollo 11' title.
• + Uses the requested NASA-inspired color palette effectively.
• + Captures a sense of scale and movement within the trajectory lines.

• − Confuses logical labels, such as labeling the Earth as '4' and a Saturn-like planet as the start.
• − Text elements like 'Michael Collins' are misspelled or nonsensical ('2,far Collins').
• − Fails to follow the requested sequential 6-step infographic structure.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Successfully implements a structured, step-by-step infographic layout as requested.
• + Renders legible and mostly accurate text for the crew names and mission stages.
• + Includes specific requested icons like the Lunar Module and the Earth with orbit rings.

• − Repetitive and incorrect labeling in the top headers (e.g., 'Earth Orbit' appears three times).
• − The composition feels a bit cramped within the vertical pillars.
• − The Saturn V rocket design is generic and less detailed than the one in the competing image.