FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 Black Forest Labs vs FLUX.2 [dev] Black Forest Labs

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent surface reflections and lighting on the glass.
• + High artistic quality with a beautiful, vibrant color palette.
• + Good interpretation of the plant being visible through the glass.

• − The glass object is a tall rectangular prism rather than a cube.
• − The blue sphere is levitating on an internal shelf that wasn't requested.
• − The glass has an unrealistic internal divider.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Accurately depicts a cube shape as requested.
• + Realistic placement of the sphere on the bottom surface of the cube.
• + High level of photorealism in textures, especially the wooden table and book.

• − The sphere is slightly large for the description 'small'.
• − The plant's visibility through the cube is slightly less clear than model a.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Effective shallow depth of field
• + Good color contrast with red bicycle
• + Clear pavement reflections

• − Failed to include motion blur on passing cars
• − Missing visible rain particles
• − Man's ethnicity appears less specific to the prompt

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to motion blur requirement
• + Highly realistic skin texture and facial details
• + Accurate depiction of rain on clothing and bicycle

• − Composition feels slightly more cluttered
• − Secondary white handlebar in the foreground is a bit distracting

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Intense, high-contrast lighting that creates a dramatic mood
• + Extremely sharp facial details and textures
• + Strong cinematic framing for a close portrait

• − Failed to include the requested beads in the hair
• − Armor details are mostly obscured by shadows and tight cropping
• − Missing the requested dirt and scars on the skin

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Perfectly adheres to all prompt instructions including beads, sparks, and scars
• + Beautifully rendered engraved plate armor with visible leather straps
• + More realistic skin texture and visible battle-worn effects

• − Lighting is slightly flatter compared to the intense highlights of the other model
• − The background torch has some minor flame artifacts/coherence issues

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent minimalist layout that mimics a real physical menu
• + Strong grid organization for multiple food photos
• + Clear section headers for appetizers, pizza, and mains

• − Several spelling errors in headings like APPTIZERS and PIZZAL
• − Food photos are somewhat repetitive and low-detail

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Higher visual quality and appetite appeal in food photography
• + Effective use of vibrant color accents and bold sans-serif fonts
• + Better interpretation of the casual dining aesthetic

• − Text is largely gibberish
• − The grid layout is slightly less clean than Model A

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Features vibrant and appetizing food textures
• + High contrast lighting makes the burger pop against the dark background

• − Multiple spelling errors in the text like 'LIIMITED' and 'NEEY'
• − Fails the price prompt by displaying '€69' instead of '€6.99'
• − The burger is mostly assembled rather than properly 'exploded' into individual layers

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Perfect text rendering for all requested phrases including the correct price
• + Accurately depicts an 'exploded' burger with vertical separation of every layer
• + Successful application of the 'fiery, glowing effect' to all textual elements

• − The bun texture is slightly smooth/artificial compared to the high-detail patty
• − The starburst shape is somewhat irregular

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Features a realistic wooden frame for the chalkboard.
• + Achieves high contrast between the board and the text.

• − Significant spelling errors and word repetitions throughout the menu items.
• − The cursive request for the title was not followed, as it is in block caps.
• − Text layout is messy with overlapping lines and inconsistent pricing formats.
• − The chalk texture looks more like a digital marker than actual chalk.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the specific text in the prompt, including the final truncated item completion.
• + Superb chalk texture with realistic smudges and strokes.
• + Successfully used elegant cursive for the handwritten headers and items.

• − The 'h' in 'with' on the second line is slightly faded and messy.
• − Background blur is a bit heavy, though it fits the 'cozy café' vibe.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Successfully followed the specific 'horse on top' prompt instruction
• + Cinematic composition with dramatic lighting and scale

• − The 'astronaut' is depicted as a machine/box rather than a recognizable human astronaut
• − Anatomical oddity with a second horse head emerging from the back

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + High visual quality and clear details on the astronaut suit
• + Coherent horse anatomy and beautiful nebula background

• − Failed the negative constraint/specific instruction 'horse on top, not vice versa'
• − Conventional interpretation rather than the requested surreal reversal

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + High resolution and vibrant colors.
• + Excellent texture on the capybara's fur.
• + Clear legible text on the driver's hat.

• − The woman is holding two phones, which is awkward and unintended.
• − The perspective makes the capybara look like it is in the back seat with the woman rather than driving from the front.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Perfect adherence to the 'both front paws on the steering wheel' instruction.
• + More realistic spatial arrangement showing the capybara in the front and the passenger in the back.
• + Captures the requested bored/normal expression on the human passenger very well.

• − The hat design is slightly less 'NYC taxi' and more generic.
• − The image has a slightly softer focus on the passenger.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Features a vibrant, glowing jack-o-lantern central focus.
• + Atmospheric use of bats and silhouetted trees in the background.

• − Text rendering is poor with several typos and jumbled words in the event details.
• − The border lacks the requested thorns and webs, appearing more like burnt paper.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent text rendering, following all specific copy requirements accurately.
• + Strong adherence to border elements, featuring both thorns and spider webs as requested.
• + Composition is well-balanced with a polished, professional design.

• − The jack-o-lantern's surface is dark/black, which might be less 'traditional' than a bright orange pumpkin.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent soft 3D cartoon shading and lighting
• + Clean, high-quality rendering of the podium and plate

• − Failed to render the word 'SUSHI'
• − Rendered the word 'JAPAN' twice with spelling errors on the second line
• − The flag icon is integrated into the text incorrectly

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Perfect adherence to all text requirements including 'JAPAN', 'SUSHI', and flag icon
• + Accurate miniature diorama aesthetic with realistic sushi textures
• + Strict adherence to the 45-degree isometric camera angle

• − The lighting is a bit flatter compared to the more vibrant Model A
• − The shadows on the podium are slightly harsh for a 'gentle lighting' prompt

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Vibrant, saturated colors that create a magical atmosphere
• + Excellent backlighting and 'god rays' effects
• + Cute, expressive facial features on the animals

• − Failed to include the bunny
• − Anatomical oddities include a cat/fox hybrid creature and extra animals not requested
• − Leans way into a digital art/illustration style rather than photorealistic

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Successfully included all four requested species: golden retriever, tabby kitten, bunny, and fox kit
• + Much more realistic fur textures and anatomical proportions
• + Subtle and professional lighting with realistic dew sparkles

• − The composition is slightly more static compared to the 'tumbling' request
• − The tabby kitten's expression is a bit blank compared to the others

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Successfully captures the warm brown and cream color palette.
• + Includes the requested 'Est. 1720' text and banner.

• − Severely garbled primary text, rendering 'AFe FLAMILAN' instead of 'Caffè Florian'.
• − The cloche dome is over-designed with architectural elements, losing the 'minimalist' aesthetic.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent text rendering with perfect spelling of 'Caffè Florian'.
• + Accurate interpretation of a 'retro cloche dome' and 'steam' icon.
• + Clean, vector-style execution with appropriate subtle texture.

• − The placement of 'Est. 1720' is beneath the primary banner rather than being the focus of the banner itself.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Strong adherence to the flat-vector aesthetic.
• + Clean organizational layout with a clear timeline structure.
• + Excellent use of the specified NASA-inspired color palette.

• − Nonsensical placeholder text throughout the design.
• − Iconography is overly abstract and loses mission-specific details.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + High-quality illustrations with good technical detail.
• + Successfully includes major mission milestones as requested.
• + Creative addition of astronaut names using the defined color scheme.

• − Grid layout feels less like a cohesive infographic poster and more like a set of icons.
• − Failed to maintain a strictly flat-vector style, introducing complex gradients and shadows.