Black Forest Labs' 12-billion parameter multimodal flow transformer for in-context image generation and editing with character consistency, typography handling, and commercial-ready quality
Settled by community votes across 9 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
20.3
arena score
#41 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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FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
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 [pro]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
- + Excellent photographic quality with realistic textures on the sphere and table.
- + Accurate and aesthetically pleasing lighting consistent with the prompt.
- + Superior glass rendering with realistic reflections and refractions.
- − The blue sphere looks like a fuzzy tennis ball rather than a simple sphere.
- − The plant is positioned slightly too far to the side to be clearly 'behind' the cube through the glass as requested.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect adherence to all spatial requirements of the prompt.
- + Good color balance between the red, green, and blue elements.
- + Clean composition with clear visibility of the plant through the glass.
- − The blue sphere appears to be floating unnaturally in the center of the cube.
- − The perspective of the cube's base feels slightly skewed compared to the table surface.
- − The red book appears a bit flat and less detailed than the rest of the scene.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt instructions very well, but FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] produced a much more realistic and high-quality photograph with tangible textures and sophisticated lighting. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the spatial positioning of the plant better, but the floating placement of the sphere and the flatter lighting make it look less convincing than the FLUX output.
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 [pro]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
- + Excellent typography with a vibrant neon-fire glow effect.
- + Highly appetizing and realistic food textures.
- + Dynamic interaction between the cheese and the falling ingredients.
- − Repeated the price element twice, cluttering the bottom of the frame.
- − Failed to include the requested starburst for the price.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Better adherence to the 'exploded' request with clear separation between all layers.
- + Successfully included the starburst element for the price.
- + Text is perfectly integrated with the requested fiery effect.
- − The starburst graphic looks like a flat vector, clashing with the photorealistic burger.
- − The lower bun appears slightly less textured compared to the top.
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] produces a more appetizing and visually lush 'Magic Burger' but fails on specific prompt instructions like the starburst and includes redundant text. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro follows the layout and exploded-view requirements more accurately, despite the price starburst feeling slightly out of place stylistically.
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 [pro]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
- + Excellent chalk texture on the individual letters
- + Perfectly legible text with correct pricing
- + Realistic wooden frame and flat perspective
- − Spelling errors in the footer text like 'ous' and 'tree'
- − The cursive requirement for the title is not fully met, appearing more as print-caps
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Natural, elegant cursive and script-like handwriting as requested
- + Genuinely feels like a chalkboard with smudge marks and dust
- + Perfect spelling throughout the entire board
- − The board perspective is slightly angled, which may be less desirable for a clean menu shot
Verdict: While FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] captures the physical texture of chalk very well, Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the superior output because it followed the 'elegant cursive' instruction for the title and maintained perfect spelling throughout the image. FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] suffered from significant spelling errors in the bottom disclaimer text.
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 [pro]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
- + Excellent photorealistic lighting and skin/fur textures
- + The capybara's professional individual expression is well-captured
- − The passenger is holding a phone but also appears to be talking on a second unseen device with various hand-to-face artifacts
- − Composition is from outside the window, whereas the prompt asked for a scene 'inside' the taxi
- − Only one paw is clearly on the wheel
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Follows the 'inside' perspective more accurately
- + Perfect adherence to prompt details including both front paws on the wheel and the bored businesswoman looking at a phone
- + Detailed interior with realistic textures and a 'TLC' license plate which adds to the New York authenticity
- − The character hands (paws) look slightly more like human fingers covered in fur than natural capybara feet
- − The capybara's hat is levitating slightly above its head
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner because it followed all specific prompt instructions, including the bored expression of the passenger, her phone usage, and the placement of both paws on the wheel from an interior perspective. While FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] has slightly more realistic lighting, its passenger character has anatomically confusing hand gestures and it failed to place the camera inside the vehicle.
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 [pro]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
- + Excellent typography for the main title and banner
- + Strong cinematic lighting with a classic spooky aesthetic
- + Accurate inclusion of all prompt elements like the moon and twisted trees
- − Includes a line of gibberish text in the event details section
- − The border is very fine and slightly lost against the dark background
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfectly rendered text with no gibberish in the event details
- + Beautiful thorn and web border design
- + High-quality rendering of the bats and glowing jack-o-lantern
- − Lighting feels slightly more illustrative and less 'cinematic' than Model A
- − Omitted the 'moody night sky' with a moon in favor of a misty background
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt very well, but Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner because it successfully rendered all the requested text without adding gibberish. FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] had superior atmospheric lighting and font choice for the title, but failed by including a line of nonsense text in the middle of the invitation 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 [pro]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
- + Excellent typography style that matches the 3D cartoon aesthetic
- + Superior PBR material rendering with realistic sheen on the salmon and porcelain
- + Playful interpretation of a miniature diorama with wood grain details
- − The flag icon is stylized and slightly abstracted compared to a traditional flag
- − Rice grains are rendered as large round spheres which looks a bit unnatural
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect adherence to the requested isometric perspective
- + Accurate rendering of the Japanese flag
- + Variety of sushi types included in the scene
- − Text rendering is basic black sans-serif font which lacks artistic integration
- − Lighting is somewhat flat and lacks the PBR depth requested in the prompt
- − Shadows on the base are slightly disjointed
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] creates a much more cohesive 3D cartoon artwork where the text and the scene share the same visual language and material quality. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro captures the isometric perspective and flag accurately, its plain text and flatter lighting make it feel like a simple graphic rather than a high-quality 3D diorama. FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]'s superior materials and lighting make it the stronger visual piece.
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 [pro]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
- + Excellent expressive lighting and warmth.
- + High consistency in the 'cute' aesthetic across all animals.
- + Great bokeh and depth of field in the floral foreground.
- − Anatomy errors, particularly with the rabbit being too kitten-like and extra ears/limbs in the center cluster.
- − Fails to realistically depict a 'red fox' kit, opting for a generic orange puppy-like animal.
- − Butterflies are glowing blobs rather than detailed insects.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Successfully captured all four distinct species with accurate anatomy.
- + Excellent implementation of 'god rays' and dew sparkles as requested.
- + Captures the 'tumbling/playful' motion much better than the static poses in Model A.
- − The cat's anatomy in the middle is slightly stiff.
- − The rabbit looks a bit disconnected from the ground plane.
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully rendered all four requested animals (dog, cat, rabbit, fox) with distinct, accurate physical traits, whereas FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] struggled with anatomy and species differentiation, merging them into a generic 'cute' mass. Furthermore, Qwen Image 2.0 Pro better captured the secondary prompts like the god rays and the playful tumbling action.
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 [pro]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
- + Perfect text rendering for both the name and the date
- + Authentic vintage texture and woodblock aesthetic
- + Excellent composition with clear, balanced hierarchy
- − Minimalist steam icon is a bit abstracted
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Smooth vector style with nice gradients
- + Warm color palette follows the prompt well
- − Spelling error in the main name ('Floriian')
- − Steam is placed inside/on the cloche rather than rising from it
- − Banner integration is a bit cluttered
Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] followed the prompt perfectly, delivering a clean, professional logo with accurate text and a beautiful vintage texture. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro failed on the text rendering (spelling 'Floriian') and had less logical placement of the steam element.
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 [pro]
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
- + Clean vector illustration style
- + Creative use of a large Saturn V as a focal point
- − Poor instructional logic, with labels pointing to the wrong astronomical bodies (e.g., Saturn icon for Saturn V, Moon labeled as Earth)
- − Mangled text and disorganized layout
- − Fails to follow the requested numbered step-by-step sequence
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Excellent adherence to all 6 requested steps and icons
- + Perfect text rendering and clear, logical layout
- + Professional infographic aesthetic with a clean vertical flow
- − The 'Descent' icon sits behind the 'Translunar' path rather than on its own logical point in the sequence
- − Slightly less 'modern' than Model A in the gradient application
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it perfectly followed the complex instructional prompt, providing all six numbered steps with correct titles and relevant icons. FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] failed significantly on the logic of the infographic, mislabeling the Moon as Earth and including an actual planet Saturn because of the 'Saturn V' rocket name.
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