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Settled by community votes across 8 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

27.9 arena score

#3 of 62 in Text-to-Image

Top 3 in Text-to-Image
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Qwen Image Max

21.3 arena score

#35 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

100.0%

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Qwen Image Max

0.0%

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100.0% 0.0% ties 0.0%
Shared challenges 8

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.2 [dev] Turbo
Qwen Image Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent photographic realism with natural textures on the book and table.
  • + Perfectly captures the 'partially visible through glass' requirement for the plant.
  • + Accurate and aesthetically pleasing soft window lighting from the left.
  • The glass cube is slightly open at the top or edges rather than being a solid closed object.
  • The blue sphere is quite small compared to the scale of the cube.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Strong composition with a clean, centered subject.
  • + Clear rendering of all requested objects including the red book and blue sphere.
  • + Sharp focus and vibrant colors.
  • The blue sphere appears to be floating unnaturally in the center of the cube.
  • The perspective of the glass reflections is slightly confusing and less realistic than its counterpart.
  • The plant is mostly behind the cube but the refraction through the glass is less convincing.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo produced a much more realistic and atmospherically convincing image, particularly in how it handled the soft lighting and the refraction of the plant through the glass. Qwen Image Max followed the spatial instructions well but the resulting image looked more like a digital render with a physically impossible floating sphere, whereas FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo felt like a real photograph.

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.2 [dev] Turbo
Qwen Image Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent texture on the leather straps and metal engravings.
  • + Very lifelike, clear eyes with natural light reflections.
  • + Perfectly captures the 'battle-worn' aesthetic with realistic dirt and blood splatters.
  • The beads in the hair look slightly like modern plastic beads.
  • The torch in the background has a slightly simplified flame shape.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Strong composition with a weary, emotive facial expression.
  • + Very intricate braiding and beadwork that aligns well with the prompt.
  • + Atmospheric lighting with warm tones and convincing bokeh sparks.
  • The eyes look slightly glazed and less lifelike compared to Model A.
  • Some of the engravings on the metal are a bit smudged or lack the crispness of Model A.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo takes the lead due to superior texture rendering on the armor and much more lifelike eyes, whereas Qwen Image Max has a slightly more cinematic character expression but lacks the fine-grain clarity in the metallic details.

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.2 [dev] Turbo
Qwen Image Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent typography rendering with consistent fiery textures.
  • + Strong adherence to the 'exploded' request with clear separation of all layers.
  • + High photorealistic detail on individual food components.
  • The composition feels a bit static despite the floating elements.
  • The sauce trails look somewhat unnatural and stiff.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Dynamic sense of motion with debris and smoke effects.
  • + Vibrant lighting and high-contrast color palette.
  • + Accurate text integration and price starburst.
  • The burger is not fully 'exploded' as requested, with most components still touching.
  • The texture of the patty looks slightly artificial compared to Model A.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed the prompt much better by actually 'exploding' the burger into distinct, suspended layers, whereas Qwen Image Max kept the burger mostly assembled. While Qwen Image Max has more energetic lighting and motion effects, FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo is the preferred choice for its superior text rendering and better execution of the specific structural request.

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.2 [dev] Turbo
Qwen Image Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent character placement and scale within the frame.
  • + The businessman's bored expression perfectly captures the 'normalcy' requested.
  • + Very clean textures on the capybara's fur and the taxi's exterior/interior details.
  • The passenger is sitting in the front seat instead of the back seat.
  • The capybara's paws look somewhat human/primate-like rather than anatomical capybara feet.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Successfully places the passenger in the back seat as requested.
  • + Realistic cinematic lighting and interior textures, including the worn ceiling.
  • + Good side-profile composition of the capybara at the wheel.
  • The capybara's size relative to the car interior is slightly too large.
  • The passenger is looking down but the phone isn't clearly visible in her hands.
  • The hands on the steering wheel have a strange, monkey-like appearance.

Verdict: Both models struggled with the anatomical accuracy of capybara hands, but provided high-quality photorealistic renders. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo failed the positioning prompt by placing the passenger in the front seat, whereas Qwen Image Max correctly placed her in the back. Qwen Image Max is the winner for better prompt adherence and a more convincing 'inside the taxi' 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.2 [dev] Turbo
Qwen Image Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent text rendering with clean, legible fonts.
  • + Better adherence to the 'dark parchment' request with a moody, cohesive color palette.
  • + Superior thorn and spider web border integration that feels atmospheric.
  • The jack-o-lantern's glow is a bit flat compared to the surrounding lighting.
  • The banner is very simple and blocky.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Highly elegant and dynamic scroll banner design.
  • + Beautifully rendered jack-o-lantern with vibrant, cinematic internal lighting.
  • + Includes extra thematic details like the crescent moon and additional bats.
  • The parchment is much lighter/brighter than the requested 'dark parchment'.
  • The title text has a slight drop shadow effect that makes it look modern rather than vintage.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, producing high-quality invitations with perfect text. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo captured the 'dark parchment' and 'gothic' mood more accurately, while Qwen Image Max excelled in artistic flourish and lighting, particularly on the pumpkin and the scroll banner. FLUX is slightly preferred for its more authentic vintage aesthetic and better background blending.

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.2 [dev] Turbo
Qwen Image Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent high-clarity PBR materials with realistic textures on the salmon and rice.
  • + Cleaner typography and better-proportioned icon placement.
  • + More cohesive miniature diorama feel with the wooden base.
  • The perspective feels slightly flatter than a true 45-degree angle.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Offers a more varied selection of sushi types within the scene.
  • + Accurate glass/acrylic diorama base material.
  • + Strong 3D pop with good use of shadows and highlights.
  • The text is slightly cramped at the top edge of the frame.
  • The 'flag' icon is a bit wobbly in shape compared to a standard rectangle.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, but FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo produced a more professional-looking graphic with superior text rendering and more realistic material textures. Qwen Image Max provided more variety in the sushi itself and a nice glass base, but was slightly less polished in its composition and typography.

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.2 [dev] Turbo
Qwen Image Max

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Perfectly depicts all four requested animals: golden retriever, tabby kitten, baby bunny, and red fox kit.
  • + Dynamic composition captures the playful 'tumbling' and chasing action well.
  • + Excellent backlighting and use of dew sparkles for a magical atmosphere.
  • The fox's face appears slightly more like a dog-fox hybrid than a distinct kit.
  • Some minor lighting artifacts on the butterflies.

Qwen Image Max

  • + Strong 'god rays' lighting effect from the sunrise.
  • + High level of detail on the fur of the main golden retriever puppy.
  • + Vibrant colors in the wildflower meadow.
  • Failed to include the baby bunny, instead adding a second golden retriever puppy.
  • The fox's anatomy is a bit stiff, with a leg awkwardly placed on the puppy's head.
  • The composition feels slightly more cluttered and less natural than Model A.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed the prompt much more accurately by including all four distinct animals requested, whereas Qwen Image Max missed the bunny and added a duplicate puppy. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo also achieved a more natural, higher-quality interaction between the animals with superior integration of the dew and golden hour lighting.

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.2 [dev] Turbo
Qwen Image Max
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AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent typographic arrangement with an arc layout that feels authentic to vintage branding.
  • + Clean, vector-like lines and professional subtle texture on the background.
  • + Accurate rendering of the accent mark in 'Caffè'.

Qwen Image Max

  • + More intricate and artistic steam illustration coming from the cloche.
  • + Good color palette with warm brown tones effectively applied.
  • + High contrast text that is very legible.
  • The accent mark on 'CAFFÉ' is incorrect (acute instead of grave).
  • The 'Est. 1720' banner is a bit stiff and lacks the elegant curvature typically found in vintage emblems.
  • The heavy burnt edges on the paper background look a bit dated compared to modern minimalist logo design.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo produced a superior logo that better aligns with the 'minimalist' and 'vector emblem' part of the prompt, featuring clean typography and a professional layout. While Qwen Image Max has a nice illustration style for the cloche, it failed on the grammatical accuracy of the accent mark and used a less sophisticated banner design.

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