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

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent handling of glass transparency and internal reflections.
• + High resolution with vibrant, clean colors.
• + Composition feels bright and modern.

• − The cube geometry is slightly elongated, appearing more like a rectangular prism.
• − The sphere is resting on a confusing internal shelf rather than the bottom of the cube.

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfectly geometric cube shape.
• + The blue sphere is more clearly defined and centered.
• + Realistic wood grain and book texture.

• − The blue sphere appears to be levitating inside the cube without a physical base.
• − The plant is less visible through the glass compared to Model A.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent handling of wet pavement reflections
• + Sharp focus on the subject with high resolution
• + Captures the red bicycle and wet street atmosphere well

• − The man does not look particularly Japanese
• − Missing the requested light rain and motion blur for cars
• − The framing is very centered and lacks the 'imperfect' candid feel

Recraft V4.1

• + Successfully captures the rain droplets and motion blur
• + Highly realistic skin texture and age-appropriate features
• + Effective imperfect framing that feels like a genuine candid street photo

• − Composition is a bit dark/occluded around the hands
• − Less clarity on the bicycle details compared to the other model

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Strong facial expression and intensity
• + Highly detailed skin texture
• + Excellent use of warm lighting and color contrast

• − Hair braids and beads are very subtle and almost missed
• − The armor lacks the specific ornate engraving depth requested
• − Faces a bit of an 'over-sharpened' digital look

Recraft V4.1

• + Accurate rendering of braided hair with beads
• + Beautifully detailed and ornate engraved plate armor
• + Great inclusion of secondary prompt elements like scars, dirt, and bokeh sparks

• − Mouth is slightly open in a generic dazed look
• − Face skin detail is slightly softer compared to the armor

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Stronger adherence to the 'grid' layout requested in the prompt.
• + Contains all specified sections including appetizers, pizza, and mains.
• + Professional, high-density layout suitable for a full menu.

• − Text is largely gibberish or misspelled ('ORCETERS', 'SECCER').
• − Visual artifacts make some food items look unrealistic or messy.

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfect text rendering with realistic dish names and descriptions.
• + Excellent typography and use of vibrant accents as requested.
• + High-quality, distinct food photography for each item.

• − The layout is more of a list than a 'grid' of photos.
• − Negative space on the right side feels slightly unbalanced.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + The burger patty looks juicy and realistic with good texture.
• + The motion blur on the small fragments adds a nice sense of action.

• − Terrible text rendering with multiple misspellings like 'LIIMITED' and 'NEEY'.
• − Failed the 'exploded' burger request, as the main burger is mostly assembled.
• − Incorrect price and poor integration of the starburst element.

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent adherence to the 'exploded burger' prompt with clearly separated components.
• + Perfect text rendering of all requested phrases including the fiery effect.
• + The starburst with the correct price is well-integrated into the design.

• − The cheese slice looks slightly plastically and static compared to the other components.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Captures the warm lighting of a café setting well.
• + Authentic-looking wooden frame for the chalkboard.

• − Severe spelling errors throughout the menu items.
• − Text is repetitive and nonsensical in several lines.
• − Fails to render the elegant cursive requested for the title.

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfect spelling and adherence to the specific text requested in the prompt.
• + Superior chalk texture that looks highly realistic and tactile.
• + Maintains consistent handwriting style across the entire board.

• − Lacks the wooden frame and wide environment shot of the alternative.
• − Does not use 'elegant cursive' for the title, opting for a standard print script.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent adherence to the 'horse on top' spatial instruction.
• + Visually surreal and unique mechanical interpretation of an astronaut.
• + Strong cinematic lighting with the Earth backdrop.

• − Anatomical issues where the two horses appear fused or poorly connected.
• − The interpretation of 'astronaut' is a bit abstract and machine-like.

Recraft V4.1

• + High textural detail on the horse and nebula background.
• + Clear, high-resolution rendering with a classic space aesthetic.

• − Completely failed the negative constraint to have the horse on top.
• − Standard cliché interpretation instead of a surreal one.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent clarity and sharpness in the capybara's fur texture.
• + Vibrant lighting and colors that create an appealing cinematic atmosphere.
• + Good text rendering on the driver's hat.

• − The woman is holding two phones simultaneously, which is a logic error.
• − The capybara's paws are not placed correctly on the steering wheel.
• − The taxi interior looks slightly stylized rather than fully photorealistic.

Recraft V4.1

• + High level of realism in the photographic texture and lighting.
• + Strict adherence to the 'both front paws on the steering wheel' instruction.
• + Successfully captures the bored, mundane expression of the passenger.

• − The capybara is not wearing the requested dark jacket.
• − The scale of the capybara is slightly too large for the car's front seat.
• − The text on the roof sign is illegible/glitched.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Features a bold, central jack-o-lantern.
• + Captures the parchment border aesthetic well.

• − Major text rendering errors and misspellings in the fine print.
• − Layout is somewhat generic and feels less cinematic.
• − The jack-o-lantern has a very digital, flat appearance.

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent text rendering with accurate spelling of all event details.
• + Highly detailed, atmospheric composition with a realistic texture on the pumpkin.
• + Intricate border with webs and thorns as requested.

• − The 'night of frights' banner is very small and difficult to read.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Excellent 3D miniature 'toy' aesthetic with soft textures
• + Precise 45-degree isometric perspective and clean lighting
• + Great adherence to the raised diorama base and solid background

• − Failed the text prompt, spelling 'JAPAN JAPAN' with a visual error
• − Omitted the word 'SUSHI' entirely

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfect text rendering of 'JAPAN' and 'SUSHI'
• + Includes the requested flag icon and high-clarity PBR materials
• + High detail in the sushi modelling, especially the shrimp texture

• − The diorama base is slightly cut off at the bottom edges
• − Perspective is a bit flatter than a true 45-degree isometric view

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Extremely vibrant, saturated colors that create a very joyful vibe.
• + Excellent lighting effects with soft backlighting on the fur.

• − Failed to include the bunny, instead generating extra cats/kits.
• − The overall look is more stylized/digital art than hyper-photorealistic.

Recraft V4.1

• + Included every specific animal requested in the prompt, including the bunny and fox kit.
• + Better realism in terms of fur texture and natural lighting.
• + Captures the action of 'playfully chasing' much more effectively.

• − The fox kit has slightly unusual paw anatomy in the foreground.
• − The lighting is a bit hazy, which slightly reduces fine contrast.

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Successfully captured the intricate vector emblem style
• + Included all prompt elements including the banner and est. 1720 text

• − Severely failed text rendering with 'AFe FLAMILAN'
• − The dome structure looks more like an architectural dome than a food cloche

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent text rendering with 'Caffè Florian' and 'Est. 1720'
• + Accurately depicted a food cloche dome with steam as requested
• + Clean, professional composition suitable for a real logo

• − The 'Est. 1720' text is slightly off-center within its banner

FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8

• + Successfully uses the requested navy and gray palette
• + Layout feels like a traditional poster with a clear header
• + Vector style is consistent throughout the different elements

• − Poor typography and illegible text outside the main title
• − Icons are abstract and do not clearly represent the specific mission stages requested
• − The flow of the infographic is cluttered and confusing

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent typography with high legibility and correct spelling of names
• + Perfect adherence to iconography requests, including the Saturn V and Lunar Module
• + Clean, grids-based layout that is easy to follow

• − Numbering error in the stages (two number 04s and no 05)
• − Background is a bit sparse compared to the top of the poster