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FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo fal Recraft V4.1 Recraft AI

Settled by community votes across 13 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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Recraft V4.1

17.6 arena score

#53 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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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.2 [dev] Turbo
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent depiction of the plant behind the glass with realistic refraction
  • + High-quality texture on the wooden table and book cover
  • + Natural-looking soft lighting and shadows
  • The glass cube has an open top or missing seam where it meets the book

Recraft V4.1

  • + Perfectly geometric glass cube edges
  • + Clean and minimalist composition
  • + Solid adherence to all spatial requirements
  • The blue sphere appears to be floating unnaturally in the center
  • The plant behind the glass is less integrated realistically than in the other image

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt instructions perfectly, including the specific spatial relationships of all objects. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo is the winner because it handles the physics of light and transparency more realistically, making the plant seen through the glass look authentic, whereas Recraft V4.1 has a sphere that looks digitally pasted into the center of the cube.

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.2 [dev] Turbo
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent adherence to all prompt elements including rain, reflections, and motion blur.
  • + Highly realistic skin textures and authentic clothing for an elderly Japanese man.
  • + Complex mechanical detail in the bicycle and tools shown on the ground.
  • Physical logic errors with the front wheel appearing to sink into or be disconnected from the pavement.

Recraft V4.1

  • + Strong cinematic atmosphere and beautiful shallow depth of field.
  • + Good capture of the 'candid' and 'imperfect framing' request which adds to the realism of the scene.
  • The composition is a bit too tight, cutting off much of the subject and the bicycle.
  • The motion blur on the cars is missing, they appear static compared to the rain.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo provides a much more comprehensive interpretation of the prompt, successfully incorporating the requested motion blur, reflections, and specific subject details. While Recraft V4.1 has a beautiful cinematic mood, it misses several technical prompts like the motion blur and shows fewer of the mechanical repair details.

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
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'beads' instruction with colorful, distinct detail.
  • + Superior texture on the leather straps and metal engravings.
  • + Very lifelike eyes and skin texture that perfectly match the 'battle-worn' description.
  • The torch in the background is a bit generic and lacks some integration into the environment.

Recraft V4.1

  • + Strong cinematic composition with a more dynamic angle.
  • + Effective use of warm light glow on the metal chest plate.
  • + Realistic scarring and dirt application on the forehead and cheek.
  • The beads in the hair are less prominent and lack the detail described in the prompt.
  • The texture on the leather straps is softer and less defined compared to the competitor.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed the prompt more precisely, particularly regarding the specific textures of the leather and the visibility of the beads in the hair. While Recraft V4.1 offered a more dramatic cinematic angle, FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo provided a sharper, more detailed portrait that better captured the 'lifelike eyes' and 'ornate' plate armor requested.

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.2 [dev] Turbo
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent grid-based layout for photography
  • + Vibrant and professional color palette
  • + High-quality realistic food imagery
  • Text is largely nonsensical 'Lorem Ipsum' or garbled
  • Pricing logic is unrealistic ($260 for a pizza)

Recraft V4.1

  • + Perfectly legible and logical text content
  • + Clean, minimalist alignment between text and images
  • + Accurate depiction of specific food items requested in the menu list
  • Composition feels slightly empty with large white spaces
  • Lower image density compared to the grid request

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo creates a more visually striking marketing-style menu with a beautiful grid and vibrant accents, but fails significantly on text legibility. Recraft V4.1 produces a fully functional, highly professional design with perfectly readable text and logical menu items, making it the better tool for actual design tasks despite the slightly simpler layout.

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
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent photorealistic texture on the patty, vegetables, and bun.
  • + Perfect integration of the fiery text effects and the starburst element.
  • + Dynamic and balanced composition with realistic lighting from embers.
  • The 'exploded' effect is slightly more vertical and static compared to Model B.

Recraft V4.1

  • + Strong sense of motion and 'exploded' physics with components flying at different angles.
  • + Clear, stylized typography with a unique flame design.
  • + Good contrast between the dark background and the bright ingredients.
  • The '€6.99' starburst looks like a flat graphic overlay rather than an integrated fiery effect.
  • Lower level of photorealistic detail, particularly in the lettuce and tomato textures.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo delivers a much more cohesive and professional advertisement with superior photorealistic textures and better integration of the fiery elements. While Recraft V4.1 captures a better sense of dynamic motion, its overall image quality and flat graphic elements make it feel less polished than the FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo output.

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.2 [dev] Turbo
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent chalk texture throughout the handwriting
  • + Accurately follows the specific date and price points requested
  • + Includes a realistic cafe background providing context
  • The cursive handwriting in the header is a bit loose and harder to read
  • Minor repetition of the word '9' and pricing for the cookies

Recraft V4.1

  • + Perfect text accuracy for every word in the menu
  • + Clean and highly legible handwriting style
  • + Captures the 'handwritten' request while maintaining professional layout
  • The handwriting style is slightly more uniform, bordering on a font in the footer
  • Lacks the atmospheric background elements of a cafe floor/counter

Verdict: Both models followed the complex text-heavy prompt exceptionally well. Recraft V4.1 is the winner for its superior legibility and perfect accuracy in rendering the final line of text, whereas FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo had minor layout artifacts and repetition in the cookie price section.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent photorealism in the astronaut suit and horse textures.
  • + Strong cinematic composition with a clear sense of scale and lighting.
  • Completely failed the negative constraint to have the horse on top of the astronaut.

Recraft V4.1

  • + Beautiful color palette and lighting effects within the nebula.
  • + Good sense of motion and action through the asteroid field.
  • Completely failed the negative constraint to have the horse on top of the astronaut.
  • Anatomical issues with the horse's back right leg appearing distorted.

Verdict: Both models failed the specific spatial instruction to place the horse on top of the astronaut, instead defaulting to the standard cliché of an astronaut riding a horse. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo is preferred as it produced a much higher quality, clearer image with better anatomical consistency than Recraft V4.1.

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
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'back seat' requirement for the passenger
  • + Captures the professional expression and clothing of the capybara well
  • + High photorealism with convincing nighttime lighting and textures
  • The passenger's phone is slightly distorted
  • The capybara's hands look slightly more human/primate-like than capybara paws

Recraft V4.1

  • + Natural composition from a side profile
  • + Accurate representation of a capybara's fur and anatomy
  • + Correct bored expression on the businesswoman
  • Failed the 'back seat' instruction, placing the passenger in the front seat
  • Capybara is not wearing the requested dark jacket
  • The taxi sign on the roof contains illegible text elements

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed the spatial instructions much better by correctly placing the businesswoman in the back seat, whereas Recraft V4.1 placed her in the front next to the driver. FLUX.2 also adhered more closely to the clothing details, such as the dark jacket, making it the more accurate and successful image.

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
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent typography layout and readability
  • + Perfect adherence to all text requirements including date and location
  • + Highly cohesive design with the thorn and web border framing the scene
  • The bats are a bit large and somewhat generic-looking
  • The background trees are symmetrical, making it feel less organic

Recraft V4.1

  • + Beautiful cinematic lighting on the jack-o-lantern and clouds
  • + Very intricate gothic font for the main title
  • + High level of texture on the parchment and pumpkin skin
  • The small footer text lacks labels like 'Date:' or 'Time:', making it less functional
  • The banner text is tiny and slightly less clear compared to the main title
  • The composition feels a bit cramped at the bottom

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo produced a superior invitation because it prioritized legibility and layout, ensuring all requested event details were included with their proper labels. While Recraft V4.1 has more impressive 'cinematic' asset rendering and textures, FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo functions better as an actual piece of graphic design.

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
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent 3D texture rendering for the rice and fish
  • + Strong typography that follows the bold request
  • + Great use of lighting to create depth on the diorama base
  • The text 'SUSHI' is relatively small compared to 'JAPAN'

Recraft V4.1

  • + Clean isometric perspective with a clear diorama stand
  • + Varied sushi types add visual interest
  • + Perfectly maintains a solid light blue background
  • The flag is placed to the side rather than below the text as implied
  • The text for 'SUSHI' is quite thin and small
  • The sushi textures look slightly more plastic and less realistic than Model A

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt successfully, including the isometric perspective and diorama style. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo produced superior textures, particularly on the rice and fish, while Recraft V4.1 offered a more varied selection of sushi but with slightly flatter materials.

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
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent character placement and interaction
  • + Highly detailed droplets of dew and sharp textures
  • + Perfectly captures the 'god rays' and golden hour lighting requested
  • The kitten and fox faces look slightly identical in structure
  • The butterflies appear somewhat flatly pasted on top of the scene

Recraft V4.1

  • + Dynamic and playful poses that feel more like they are 'tumbling'
  • + Beautiful backlighting on the fur
  • + More realistic interaction with the environment
  • Anatomical issues with the puppy's mouth and teeth
  • The kitten is missing its back legs in a visible way
  • The fox has an unusually large, almost human-like eye

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo delivers a more polished and technically sound image with superior clarity and detail. Recraft V4.1 has a more creative composition but suffers from significant anatomical distortions in the puppy and kitten that detract from the photorealistic goal.

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
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent typography with correct accents and vintage styling
  • + Superior composition with a balanced emblem layout
  • + Detailed grain and texture on both the logo and the background paper
  • The steam trails are slightly disconnected from the cloche

Recraft V4.1

  • + Clean vector-style execution
  • + Correct spelling and accent placement
  • + High contrast and sharp lines
  • The composition feels bottom-heavy with overly large text
  • Lacks the requested 'subtle texture' on the background
  • The banner is very small and lacks detail

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed the prompt more comprehensively, particularly regarding the 'subtle texture' and the overall vintage aesthetic. While Recraft V4.1 produced a very clean vector, FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo's composition felt more like a professional emblem, with better scaling between the icon, the text, and the banner.

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.2 [dev] Turbo
Recraft V4.1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

  • + Excellent detailed rendering of the lunar module and spacecraft.
  • + Accurate NASA branding and include silhouettes of the actual crew members.
  • + High legibility and clear, complex layout that tells a story.
  • Includes some redundant icons like the extra earth and landing sites.
  • Literal interpretation of 'Saturn Vicon' as text rather than realizing it meant Saturn V icon.
  • The layout is a bit cluttered compared to a strictly flat vector infographic.

Recraft V4.1

  • + Perfect adherence to the flat-vector, minimalist aesthetic requested.
  • + Clean, consistent iconography and a balanced grid layout.
  • + Strong adherence to the specific color palette (navy, white, muted red).
  • Numbering error in the steps where steps 4 and 5 are both labeled as '04'.
  • The Descent and Landing icons are identical, missing a visual distinction for the surface landing.
  • The icons are very abstract which loses some of the specific technical character of the mission.

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 followed the stylistic instructions much more accurately, producing a true clean vector infographic with a consistent grid. However, FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo provided much more accurate content and better internal details, even if it failed to create the 'flat' style requested and suffered from some layout redundancy. Recraft V4.1 is the winner for better matching the specific design brief for a modern vector poster.

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