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

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent soft lighting and reflection effects
• + High visual clarity and vibrant colors
• + Accurate modern aesthetic

• − The 'cube' is a tall rectangular prism rather than a cube
• − The blue sphere is levitating on an internal shelf not requested

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Strictly adheres to the cube shape
• + Highly realistic textures on the book and wooden table
• + Accurate placement of all objects according to the prompt

• − The plant is barely visible through the glass compared to Model A
• − The composition feels a bit cramped at the corner of the table

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent colors and vibrant reflections on the wet pavement.
• + High level of detail on the bicycle and the man's expression.
• + Good depth of field that separates the subject from the background.

• − Missed the 'light rain' requirement; the street is wet but no rain is visible in the air.
• − The cars in the background lack the requested motion blur.
• − The man does not look distinctly Japanese.

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Beautifully captured light rain and atmospheric weather effects.
• + Excellent adherence to the 'imperfect framing' and 'candid' style prompts.
• + The man's appearance and clothing are more authentic to the setting.

• − The red bicycle is quite small in the frame compared to the man.
• − The background car has a yellow color that feels slightly more like a NYC taxi than a Japanese street scene.
• − The texture on the man's hands is slightly muddy.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Intense, sharp facial details and micro-textures on skin
• + Strong warm lighting contrast that emphasizes the 'warm torchlight' prompt
• + Very close framing that focuses on the character's expression

• − Missed the request for braided hair with beads
• − The armor detail is mostly out of focus despite being described as 'ornate engraved plate'

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Excellent adherence to all prompt details including braids with beads and scars
• + Incredible intricate engravings on the plate armor
• + More realistic, cinematic atmosphere with sparks and background torches

• − The lighting is a bit flat on the face despite the torches
• − Slightly less 'extreme' close-up than requested

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Includes a large number of items reflecting a full menu layout
• + Follows the white background and grid request

• − Pervasive spelling errors throughout all headers and text (e.g., APPTIZERS, PIZZAL, SECCER)
• − Text is mostly illegible scribble outside of headers
• − Food photography lacks realism and looks like artificial illustrations

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Perfect text rendering with zero spelling errors across titles and descriptions
• + High-quality realistic food photography that looks professional
• + Excellent use of bold sans-serif fonts and clean minimalist spacing

• − Simple grid layout is slightly less dense than a traditional full menu page

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Strong high-contrast lighting with vivid fire
• + Appetizing food rendering
• + Good use of space for central subject

• − Several typos in secondary text including 'LIIMITED' and 'NEEY'
• − Incorrect currency display with '€69' instead of '€6.99'
• − Failed to achieve the 'exploded' vertical deconstruction requested

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Excellent adherence to the 'exploded' burger layout
• + Perfect text accuracy for all required phrases and prices
• + Effectively integrated the fiery/glowing effect into the typography and starburst

• − Lighting is slightly flatter across the burger compared to Model A
• − Bottom bun is partially cut off at the edge of the frame

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Captures a very authentic, messy chalk texture
• + Includes the specific date 'APRIL 30, 2026' as requested

• − Significant spelling errors and word repetitions (e.g., 'Risortto', 'Griffled')
• − Layout is cluttered and lacks the requested 'elegant cursive' for the title

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Perfect spelling of all menu items including the truncated prompt
• + Clean and readable layout that professionalizes the cafe setting
• + Excellent chalk texture on the board surface itself

• − The text looks more like a digital font rather than genuine individual handwriting
• − Missed the 'elegant cursive' requirement for the title

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Successfully followed the specific 'horse on top' instruction
• + High level of surrealism and cinematic lighting
• + Unique interpretation of tech/horse merging

• − Anatomical fusion of the two horses is a bit messy
• − A bit of ambiguity in what represents the 'astronaut' besides the backpack

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Excellent photographic realism and textures
• + Beautiful cinematic lighting and particle effects
• + Strong composition and sense of scale

• − Failed the primary prompt instruction of having the horse on top
• − Interpretative failure yields a standard trope image

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent fur texture and lighting on the capybara
• + High quality rendering of the taxi interior
• + Clear text on the driver's cap

• − The passenger is holding two phones, which is confusing and an artifact
• − The composition feels a bit cramped and less cinematic than the competitor

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Highly photorealistic cinematic style with realistic rain and reflections
• + Captures the bored expression and posture of the passenger perfectly
• + Great environmental details of Manhattan at night

• − The capybara's hands look slightly more like paws/claws and less natural on the wheel
• − The 'NYC' text on the hat is slightly stylized compared to the crisp font in the other image

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Strong 'vintage parchment' feel aesthetic
• + Good cinematic glow on the central jack-o-lantern
• + Creative use of layered banners

• − Poor text rendering with numerous typos and garbled words
• − Missed several specific event details requested in the prompt
• − Composition feels a bit cramped and muddy

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Perfect text rendering for all requested details and banners
• + High-quality photographic textures and lighting
• + Captures the gothic atmosphere with distinct thorns and spiderweb details

• − The white text box for the slogan looks slightly modern compared to the gothic theme
• − Less 'parchment' texture than requested in the prompt

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent 3D cartoon stylization with soft textures
• + High clarity and clean lighting
• + Strong adherence to the raised diorama base concept

• − Text rendering is corrupted and repeats 'JAPAN' incorrectly
• − Missing the word 'SUSHI' entirely

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Perfect adherence to text and icon instructions
• + Highly realistic PBR materials particularly on the salmon and roe
• + Creative interpretation of the diorama base using a salt or rice texture

• − Missed the 'cartoon' style request in favor of realism
• − Lighting is a bit flat compared to the soft glow in Model A

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent depiction of warm sunset lighting and god rays
• + Vibrant colors and a very high sense of 'wholesome' vibes

• − Failed to include the specific 'baby bunny' requested
• − Anatomical oddities including extra/merged animal features and indistinct species
• − Looks significantly more AI-generated and less 'photorealistic'

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Successfully included all four requested animals: retriever, kitten, bunny, and fox kit
• + High realism with distinct fur textures and believable environment
• + Captured the 'chasing' and 'tumbling' motion more effectively

• − Lighting is slightly flatter compared to Model A's dramatic warmth
• − Dew sparkles are present but less prominent than Model A

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Successfully captures the requested cream background tone.
• + Includes a variety of vintage design elements like the banner and flourishes.

• − Failed significantly on text rendering, misspelling the name as 'Afe Flamilan'.
• − The central icon looks more like an architectural dome or a kettle than a restaurant cloche.

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Excellent typography with perfect spelling of 'Caffè Florian'.
• + Accurately depicts a hand-drawn cloche dome as requested in the prompt.
• + Professional vector emblem composition with clear, sharp lines.

• − The 'Est. 1720' banner is quite small relative to the main text.
• − The background is very bright white rather than the requested warm cream tone.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Strong aesthetic adherence to the navy background theme.
• + Consistent iconography style across the central row.

• − Poor text legibility with many gibberish strings.
• − Failed to follow the logical 6-step progression, repeating 'Earth Orbit' twice.
• − Visual layout is cluttered and confusing in the bottom half.

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Excellent text rendering and information hierarchy.
• + Perfect adherence to the 6-step mission sequence with appropriate icons.
• + Clean, professional vector style that perfectly matches the 'modern infographic' prompt.

• − The Saturn V illustration is slightly elongated and simplified.