FP8 quantized variant of Black Forest Labs' FLUX.1 [schnell] model, offering ~2x faster inference with reduced precision while maintaining high-quality image generation in 4 steps
Settled by community votes across 13 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
19.0
arena score
#47 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
· Text-to-Image
FLUX.2 [pro]
26.3
arena score
#8 of 62 in Text-to-Image
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FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
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FLUX.2 [pro]
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Shared challenges
13
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 [schnell] FP8
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Features a beautiful, crystalline aesthetic for the sphere.
- + Excellent light refraction and interior reflections on the cube surfaces.
- + Vibrant colors and a clean high-key photograph feel.
- − The glass object is a tall rectangular prism rather than the requested cube.
- − The interior sphere is resting on a floating shelf that wasn't in the prompt.
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Perfect adherence to the geometry of a 'cube'.
- + The red book looks very realistic with detailed texture and spine text.
- + Correctly places the sphere on the bottom of the cube as would be expected.
- − The sphere is quite matte and lacks the interesting light interactions seen in the other model.
- − The background plant is slightly more blurred/muted.
Verdict: FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 produced a more visually striking and artistic image with complex reflections, but it failed the geometric requirement by generating a rectangular prism instead of a cube. FLUX.2 [pro] followed the prompt instructions much more accurately, providing a true cube and a more realistic red book, though the blue sphere itself is less visually interesting.
Candid Street Photography
Text-to-Image“A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in light rain, reflections on wet pavement, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, natural skin texture, imperfect framing, motion blur from passing cars, cinematic but realistic, no stylization.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Strong bokeh effect and vibrant reflections on the pavement.
- + Clear central subject with good facial detail.
- − Failed to include visible rain as requested.
- − The man appears to be standing over the bike rather than actively repairing it.
- − Cars in the background are static rather than having motion blur.
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Successfully captured visible raindrops and ripples in puddles.
- + Better adherence to the 'repairing' action with the man kneeling by the chain.
- + Excellent motion blur on the passing vehicle and imperfect, candid framing.
- − The bike anatomy is slightly warped near the handlebars.
- − The lighting on the man's jacket is a bit flat compared to the environment.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] followed the prompt more closely, successfully incorporating the requested rain, motion blur, and candid framing. FLUX.1 [schnell] produced a clean image, but it missed the rain and motion effects, resulting in a scene that felt more like a posed photo than the requested candid street shot.
Fantasy Warrior
Text-to-Image“Close portrait of a battle-worn paladin in ornate engraved plate armor, hair braided with small beads, faint scars and dirt on the skin, warm torchlight reflecting off metal, shallow depth of field, bokeh sparks, lifelike eyes, highly detailed texture on leather straps and cloth underlayer.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Intense and dramatic lighting with sharp focus on the eyes
- + Ornate engraving on the armor is intricate
- + Strong color contrast and high-impact visual style
- − Missed the request for braided hair with beads
- − The 'scars' look more like skin texture than actual battle damage
- − The image has a slightly over-processed or oversaturated digital look
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent adherence to the 'braided hair with beads' and 'scars' prompts
- + Highly realistic skin and leather textures
- + Successful execution of the bokeh sparks and torchlight ambience
- − The engraving on the armor is slightly softer compared to the other model
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner as it followed every specific detail of the prompt, including the braided hair with beads and visible scars, while maintaining a very realistic photographic quality. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 produced a striking image but failed to include the braids and beads, and its scars were barely visible.
Modern Clean Menu
Text-to-Image“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Clean minimalist white layout
- + Includes specific prices for every item
- + Features a comprehensive two-page spread feel
- − Numerous spelling errors in headings like 'APPTIZERS', 'ORCETERS', and 'SECCER'
- − The food photos are repetitive and look more like small tartlets than the pizza/mains requested
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + High-quality food photography that is vibrant and clear
- + Legible bold sans-serif fonts with distinct color-coded sections
- + Good grid composition for the photo gallery section
- − Content logic is flawed, listing 'Garlic Bread' and 'Margherita Pizza' under the 'MINS' (Mains) section
- − The pricing formatting uses unusual comma placements like '$ ,30'
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the superior choice because its visual quality and typography align much better with the 'modern' and 'vibrant' requirements of the prompt, despite some logical sorting errors. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 suffers from significant spelling mistakes in the primary headings and less appetizing, repetitive food images.
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 [schnell] FP8
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Features a bold and clear main 'MAGIC BURGER' title.
- + Includes realistic fire and embers in the background.
- + Follows the 'exploded' concept by shattering the burger into many flying pieces.
- − Significant text errors on the secondary message including 'LIIMITED' and 'NEEY'.
- − Incorrect price rendering with a massive '€69' instead of the requested '€6.99'.
- − The title text lacks the requested 'fiery, glowing effect' mentioned in the prompt.
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Perfectly renders the text with the requested fiery, glowing effect.
- + Accurately places all requested text components including the price of €6.99.
- + Superior composition with a more natural 'exploded' view of the burger layers.
- − The burger is slightly less 'shattered' compared to model A's dynamic explosion.
- − The starburst shape for the price is slightly irregular.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner as it successfully integrated every text element perfectly, including the specific fiery styles and the correct price point. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 failed significantly on typography, producing multiple spelling errors and an incorrect price of €69.
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 [schnell] FP8
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Successfully renders all text in a handwriting style.
- + Accurately represents the requested date.
- + Good chalkboard frame and lighting.
- − Significant text repetition and spelling hallucinations.
- − The title is not in 'elegant cursive' as requested.
- − Prices and item names are jumbled and overlapping.
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent adherence to the 'elegant cursive' request for the title.
- + Perfect spelling and text legibility throughout the whole board.
- + Superior chalk texture and realistic slate-style board.
- − Very minor smudge artifacts near the edge of some letters.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner as it followed every instruction perfectly, including complex text rendering with flawless spelling and elegant cursive handwriting. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 struggled significantly with text coherence, repeating words and resulting in nonsensical menu items despite getting the date correct.
The Reversed Rodeo
Text-to-Image“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Strong cinematic lighting with a dramatic Earth backdrop
- + High level of detail on the horse hair and mechanical equipment
- − Fails the primary prompt instruction by having the horses carry equipment rather than riding the person
- − Features anatomical confusion with two heads appearing for what seems to be one body
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Successfully interprets the difficult 'horse on top' instruction
- + Excellent cosmic background with realistic nebula and galaxy effects
- + High visual clarity and great composition
- − The transition between the horse's legs and the astronaut's shoulders is slightly messy
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner as it correctly interpreted the challenging prompt requirement of a horse riding an astronaut, whereas FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 produced a more conventional (though anatomically broken) image of horses carrying space equipment. FLUX.2 [pro] also offers a more vibrant and detailed celestial background.
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 [schnell] FP8
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + The lighting on the capybara's fur is warm and appealing.
- + The taxi interior feels cramped and authentic to a yellow cab.
- + Text on the hat is clear and legible.
- − The woman is holding two phones, which is a significant anatomical/logical error.
- − The composition feels slightly flat with the capybara looking directly at the camera.
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent realism in the textures of the jacket and the dashboard detail.
- + Superior composition using a side-profile view that makes the scene feel like a candid photograph.
- + Highly realistic lighting and rain effects on the window enhance the 'New York at night' atmosphere.
- − The capybara's paws look somewhat human-like or gloved rather than natural animal paws.
- − The businesswoman in the background is slightly out of focus and less prominent.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner due to its superior realism and composition, capturing a cinematic 'candid' moment that feels more grounded. While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 handled the 'taxi' text well, it failed significantly by giving the human passenger two phones and creating a less believable perspective.
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 [schnell] FP8
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Strong cinematic lighting on the jack-o-lantern.
- + Includes the requested twisted trees and bats in a symmetrical layout.
- − Extremely poor text rendering with many spelling errors (e.g., 'nigh tof friights', 'Theaches').
- − The border is a generic brown texture rather than the requested webs and thorns.
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Perfect text rendering for all requested information, including the specific date and location.
- + High-quality visual details including a full moon, fog, and the requested web/thorn border.
- + Excellent gothic font choice that fits the vintage theme.
- − The jack-o-lantern feels a bit standard compared to the rest of the composition.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner as it followed every instruction, including the specific text details, without a single spelling error. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 failed significantly on the text rendering and did not include the specific web and thorn border requested in the prompt.
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 [schnell] FP8
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Excellent 3D soft-refinement textures
- + Consistent use of a light blue background as requested
- + Clean isometric representation of the sushi diorama
- − Failed the text prompt, repeating 'JAPAN' and omitting 'SUSHI'
- − The flag icon is integrated into the text incorrectly
- − The rice grain texture is somewhat blurry/ill-defined
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Perfect adherence to text instructions including 'JAPAN' and 'SUSHI'
- + Includes a clear Japanese flag icon as requested
- + Better definition of rice grains and sushi variety
- − The lighting is a bit harsher compared to the 'gentle' request
- − The background is a slightly darker blue than typical 'light blue'
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner as it followed all complex text instructions, including the specific wording and flag placement, whereas FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 failed the text rendering by repeating the first word and ignoring the second. FLUX.2 [pro] also provided a more distinct 'diorama' feel with a well-defined base and realistic miniature textures.
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 [schnell] FP8
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Strong vibrant colors with a magical, glowing atmosphere
- + Excellent expressive character design in the animals' faces
- − Missed the baby bunny requirement entirely
- − Anatomical issues with multiple overlapping kitten/fox hybrids
- − Artificial, overly-saturated lighting lacks realism
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Perfect prompt adherence including all four specific animals
- + Highly realistic textures for fur and natural meadow lighting
- + Superior anatomical correctness and distinct animal features
- − The lighting is a bit more muted than 'golden sunrise'
- − Lower contrast compared to the other model
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner as it successfully included all four requested animals (dog, cat, bunny, and fox) with high anatomical accuracy and realistic lighting. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 failed to include the bunny and produced several distorted animal hybrids that blended into one another, prioritizing a bright aesthetic over prompt accuracy.
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 [schnell] FP8
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Successfully captures the vintage warm brown and cream tones
- + Includes the required banner element
- − Major text spelling errors: 'Caffé AFe FlamIlan' instead of 'Caffè Florian'
- − The illustration looks more like a dome or gazebo than a food cloche
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent typography with perfect spelling of 'Caffè Florian'
- + Clean, professional vector aesthetic with nice paper texture
- + Clear and accurate depiction of a cloche dome with steam
- − The 'Est. 1720' text is slightly small within the banner
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner as it perfectly adheres to the text requirements and provides a much higher quality vector illustration of the cloche dome. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 fails significantly on the typography, creating misspelled and garbled text that makes the logo unusable.
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 [schnell] FP8
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Strong 'Apollo 11' title rendering
- + Navy and red palette is well-utilized
- + Includes several required infographic steps in a timeline format
- − Nonsensical text throughout most of the image
- − Icons are abstract and don't clearly represent the Saturn V or the moon
- − Cluttered layout with disconnected elements
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent vector iconography for the Saturn V and Lunar Module
- + High-quality typography with legible, relevant headings
- + Excellent vertical layout that logically follows the mission sequence
- − Body text contains garbled 'lorem ipsum' style characters
- − Missing the explicit title 'Apollo 11' text within the image frame
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the superior model because it accurately captures the requested 'flat-vector' style with crisp, recognizable icons of the spacecraft. While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 handles the main title better, its iconography is too abstract and the layout feels more like a generic template than a specific mission infographic.
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