FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 Black Forest Labs vs Recraft V4 Recraft AI

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent lighting and depth of field
• + Highly realistic textures on the wood and glass
• + Vibrant and clean aesthetic

• − The glass object is a tall rectangular prism rather than a cube
• − Internal geometry of the glass includes an extra shelf-like refraction

Recraft V4

• + Perfect adherence to the 'cube' geometry
• + Accurate depiction of a plant being visible through the glass
• + Very realistic 'old book' texture

• − The blue sphere appears to be floating mid-air inside the cube without support
• − Lighting is a bit flatter compared to the other model

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent skin and hair texture realism
• + Strong cinematic lighting with vibrant red color
• + Higher image resolution and clarity

• − Fails to depict the requested 'light rain'
• − Cars in the background are stationary and sharp, missing the requested motion blur
• − Bicycle geometry is unrealistic around the handlebars and stems

Recraft V4

• + Successfully captures all prompt elements including rain and car motion blur
• + Authentic 'candid' feel with imperfect framing as requested
• + Better proportional scaling of the subject and bicycle

• − Lower clarity and more digital noise compared to Model A
• − Clothing texture on the subject is slightly muddy
• − Background elements like umbrellas have soft, indistinct edges

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Extremely intense, high-contrast lighting that creates a dramatic mood
• + Beautifully rendered lifelike eyes with complex iris patterns
• + Very sharp detail on the skin texture and facial hair

• − Missed the request for braided hair, showing only straight loose strands
• − Lighting is overly saturated, bordering on a 'digital' look rather than cinematic photography

Recraft V4

• + Accurately included braided hair with beads as requested
• + Excellent representation of battle-worn elements like dirt and complex engraving
• + Naturalistic lighting and skin tones provide a more realistic cinematic feel

• − The bokeh sparks are a bit sharp and distracting compared to the background blur
• − The 'close portrait' framing is slightly wider than Image A, losing some facial intimacy

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Comprehensive layout including both images and text lists
• + Professional use of dividers and columns

• − Poor text legibility with many spelling errors (e.g., 'ORCETERS', 'PIZZAL')
• − Clipped and overlapping food images at the top margin

Recraft V4

• + Perfect text rendering and layout for a minimalist design
• + Clean cutout food photography with consistent lighting
• + Logical categorization following all prompt requirements

• − Simple grid layout may feel slightly empty compared to a full-page menu

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Features vibrant, cinematic lighting with a clear fiery atmosphere
• + High detail in the patty texture and flying droplets

• − Serious text errors including 'LIIMITED', 'NEEY', and the wrong price of €69
• − The burger is mostly assembled rather than 'exploded' as requested

Recraft V4

• + Excellent 'exploded' layout with clearly separated components as requested
• + Text rendering is accurate, fiery, and includes the correct price of €6.99
• + Superior photorealistic quality in the individual food ingredients

• − The composition feels slightly bottom-heavy with the large bun at the base
• − The background is less 'fiery' compared to model A, relying more on small sparks

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Text has a very convincing chalk-on-board texture
• + Accurately represents the requested date

• − Extreme spelling errors throughout all menu items
• − The layout is cluttered with repetitive lines and messy formatting
• − The handwriting is not 'elegant cursive' as requested

Recraft V4

• + Excellent spelling and perfect adherence to the menu list
• + Includes charming chalk illustrations that fit the cafe theme
• + Clean and well-balanced composition

• − The text looks slightly digital/font-like rather than purely hand-drawn
• − Did not use 'elegant cursive' for the title

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Successfully followed the specific instruction for the horse to be on top
• + Interesting surreal interpretation with the horse merged with equipment
• + Strong color contrast and cinematic lighting against the planet background

• − The anatomy of the horses is somewhat distorted and abstract
• − The 'astronaut' is represented as a piece of equipment rather than a clearly recognizable human in a suit

Recraft V4

• + High visual quality with realistic textures on the horse and asteroids
• + Great sense of movement and detailed environmental elements
• + Excellent cinematic composition

• − Failed the primary prompt instruction to have the horse on top of the astronaut
• − Results in a generic 'astronaut on horse' image seen in many AI models

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent texture on the capybara's fur
• + High clarity and vibrant colors
• + Captures the bored expression of the human passenger well

• − The passenger is holding two phones simultaneously
• − The capybara's paw placement is slightly awkward on the wheel
• − The perspective makes the interior feel a bit cramped/warped

Recraft V4

• + Highly realistic photographic style with natural film grain
• + Correct anatomical placement of the capybara's hands on the steering wheel
• + Realistic lighting and rainy NYC atmosphere

• − The passenger's face is slightly blurry/out of focus
• − The capybara's hat looks a bit staged compared to the rest of the realism

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Successfully included scroll banners as requested.
• + Good use of cinematic lighting on the central jack-o-lantern.
• + Captures the parchment texture well.

• − Numerous spelling errors in the primary and secondary text.
• − Information layout is cluttered and messy.
• − Fails to include the specific 'Date: 30.10.2026' correctly.

Recraft V4

• + Flawless text rendering for all requested details including the specific date and location.
• + High-quality, detailed illustration style with intricate spider webs.
• + Excellent atmosphere with the addition of rain and detailed foliage.

• − The 'small scroll banner' is rendered as a flat white tag rather than a vintage scroll.
• − The date format on the bottom is slightly misaligned with the text below it.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Successfully captures the 3D cartoon/miniature aesthetic requested.
• + Excellent isometric perspective and soft, clean lighting.
• + Clean and pleasing color palette.

• − Failed to render the word 'SUSHI' correctly.
• − The secondary text is a jumbled repetition of 'JAPAN' with the flag icon integrated poorly into the letters.

Recraft V4

• + Perfect adherence to text requirements including 'JAPAN', 'SUSHI', and the flag icon.
• + Higher level of realism in the food textures (PBR materials).
• + Precise layout and composition.

• − Leans more towards realism than the requested '3D cartoon' style.
• − The crystalline/salt base is more complex than the 'minimal' diorama base requested.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent color saturation and vibrant golden lighting
• + High level of detail in the fur texture
• + Expressive and emotive facial features on the animals

• − Failed to include a rabbit, instead adding extra kittens/fox-like creatures
• − Anatomical issues with overlapping limbs and ambiguous species identity for the smaller animals
• − Artificial, slightly 'plastic' look characteristic of over-processed AI images

Recraft V4

• + Successfully included all requested animals: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox
• + Dynamic composition that captures the 'tumbling' and 'running' action well
• + More realistic floral variety and subtle 'god ray' lighting effect

• − The fox kit has oddly long black front legs that look slightly out of proportion
• − Some butterflies appear flat or poorly integrated with the depth of the scene

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Successfully included a banner for the foundation date
• + Good use of warm cream and brown color tones

• − Significant spelling errors in the brand name ('AFe FLAMILAN')
• − The steam element is poorly rendered as abstract swirls

Recraft V4

• + Perfect text rendering with the correct spelling and accent
• + Clean vector aesthetic with professional woodcut-style shading
• + Well-represented steam and cloche dome

• − Missing the requested banner for the 'Est. 1720' text
• − Very minimal cream tones compared to the prompt's request for warm background texture

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Strong aesthetic appeal with a professional navy blue background.
• + Clean, modern design with a clear horizontal timeline layout.
• + Excellent use of various shades within the requested NASA palette.

• − Most text is nonsensical gibberish or misspelled (e.g., 'Vicon', 'LACS OFBUT').
• − Icons are abstract and don't clearly represent the specific requested objects like the Saturn V.
• − Numerical steps are missing or out of order.

Recraft V4

• + Perfect text rendering with zero spelling errors across all six steps and crew names.
• + Highly accurate iconography that follows the prompt instructions (Saturn V, Lunar Module, orbit rings).
• + Clean flat-vector style that adheres perfectly to the 'infographic' requirement.

• − The layout is a bit sparse with significant empty white space.
• − The vertical and horizontal alignment of the steps is slightly less intuitive than a linear timeline.