FLUX.2 [dev] Black Forest Labs vs Recraft V4 Recraft AI

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Perfect adherence to spatial instructions with the sphere resting on the bottom of the cube.
• + Excellent realism in the texture of the red book and the wooden table grain.
• + Very natural lighting and reflections that match the 'left window' source description.

• − The glass cube has quite thick edges which slightly obscures the sphere.

Recraft V4

• + Exceptional glass rendering with high clarity and convincing refraction.
• + Beautiful bokeh effect on the plant in the background.
• + High level of detail on the paper texture of the book pages.

• − The blue sphere is levitating inside the cube rather than resting on the surface.
• − The scale of the sphere is slightly larger than 'small' relative to the cube.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent skin texture and realistic facial details
• + Accurate motion blur on the passing vehicle in the background
• + Stronger 'candid' feel with the tighter 50mm-style framing

• − The physics of the bicycle handlebars and cables are slightly confusing
• − Rain is very subtle, almost unnoticeable on the clothing

Recraft V4

• + Very effective reflections on the wet pavement
• + Good sense of depth with multiple layers of street activity
• + Captures the environment well with signs and pedestrians

• − The subject's face is obscured and less detailed
• − The bicycle has structural issues particularly where the frame meets the wheel
• − The rain effect looks like a post-process overlay rather than being integrated

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the bead requirement with colorful, distinct beads in the braids.
• + Very high-quality skin texture showing realistic pores and fresh battle wounds.
• + Superior background composition with a clear, bright torch providing strong directional lighting.

• − The engraving on the armor looks slightly flat compared to the metal's surface.
• − The 'battle-worn' appearance feels a bit like makeup rather than deep-seated grime.

Recraft V4

• + Exceptional armor engraving that feels embossed and physically part of the plate.
• + Better depiction of a 'battle-worn' character with more natural-looking dirt and intensity.
• + Excellent leather and cloth textures underneath the armor pieces.

• − The beads in the hair are very subtle and blend into the hair color.
• − The lighting is somewhat muddy compared to the requested warm torchlight reflection.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent vibrant accents and professional color palette
• + Good grid layout with integrated photos
• + Captures a high-end casual dining feel

• − Text is mostly gibberish or misspelled
• − Layout is slightly cluttered with overlapping elements

Recraft V4

• + Perfectly legible English text and descriptions
• + True minimalist aesthetic with consistent white backgrounds for food
• + Strict adherence to the requested grid and sections

• − Minimalist to a fault, looks slightly like a digital ordering app
• − Less 'vibrant' branding compared to Model A

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent typography with high-quality fiery glow effects that match the background.
• + Well-composed layout that feels like a professional marketing asset.
• + Strong adherence to the 'fiery' atmosphere requested in the prompt.

• − The burger components are a bit static and vertically aligned rather than 'exploded' or dynamic.
• − The cheese looks somewhat plastic/artificial in its texture.

Recraft V4

• + Much more dynamic 'exploded' composition with components scattered naturally in 3D space.
• + Superior photographic texture on the meat and bun, feeling more like real food photography.
• + Integrated text follows a perspective curve for a more custom design look.

• − Failed to apply the requested 'fiery effect' to the starburst and most of the text.
• − Background is slightly less impactful and simpler compared to the other model.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent chalk texture that looks authentically handwritten.
• + High prompt adherence for the specific cursive title and item descriptions.
• + Realistic smudging and board texture enhance the cozy café vibe.

• − One minor text smudge artifacts behind the word 'with'.
• − The bottom text line, while legible, is slightly less 'handwritten' in character than the main body.

Recraft V4

• + Beautiful composition and background environment.
• + Included charming chalk illustrations for each menu item.
• + Very clean and readable layout.

• − The font looks digital and uniform rather than authentic chalk handwriting.
• − Failed to provide the 'elegant cursive' requested for the title.
• − The text lacks the natural variation in letter size and slant specified in the prompt.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent anatomical detail on the horse
• + High color contrast with vibrant nebula and planet backgrounds
• + Clean and clear cinematic lighting

• − Failed the spatial reasoning instruction 'horse on top'
• − The composition is a fairly standard 'astronaut riding horse' trope

Recraft V4

• + Atmospheric use of texture and debris to create a sense of movement
• + Strong cinematic composition with a dynamic angle
• + Detailed texture on the astronaut suit and horse hair

• − Failed the spatial reasoning instruction 'horse on top'
• − Low contrast/muted colors make the subject blend slightly into the rocks

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent close-up detail of the capybara's fur and expression.
• + High-quality rendering of the businesswoman's facial expression and interaction with the phone.
• + Superior focus and lighting on the taxi interior.

• − The capybara's paws look slightly more like human hands than paws.
• − The taxi cap logo is a generic 'T' rather than specific NYC taxi branding.

Recraft V4

• + Natural composition showing the full side-profile of the driver and passenger.
• + Excellent text rendering on the hat ('NYC TAXI').
• + Atmospheric background with rain effects on the window.

• − The businesswoman's face is slightly blurry and lacks the 'bored' detail requested.
• − The capybara's paws are positioned awkwardly on the steering wheel.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent typography rendering with perfect adherence to the requested text.
• + Very strong composition with a clear hierarchal layout for an invitation.
• + The combination of thorns and webs creates a high-quality, distinctive border.

• − The parchment texture is limited to the very outer edges.
• − The twisted trees are somewhat obscured by the dark background.

Recraft V4

• + Highly detailed environment with falling leaves, rain, and numerous bats.
• + Excellent cinematic lighting on the Jack-o-lantern and forest floor.
• + Complex and delicate spiderweb border design.

• − The 'scroll banner' is just a simple white tag that lacks a vintage/scroll aesthetic.
• − The text layout is slightly less integrated into the 'poster' feel compared to the other model.
• − One bat in the center looks a bit like a bird/hybrid.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the 'cartoon' and 'refined texture' stylistic prompts with a smooth 3D aesthetic.
• + The text is perfectly rendered and follows the requested hierarchy and placement precisely.
• + Very clean isometric presentation on a well-defined diorama base.

• − The lighting is slightly flat compared to more realistic PBR renderings.
• − The sushi variety is a bit clustered together on the plate.

Recraft V4

• + Impressive realistic PBR materials, particularly in the fish and the crystalline base.
• + Creative interpretation of the 'diorama base' as a block of ice.
• + Sharp, high-clarity image with strong shadows conveying depth.

• − Failed the text hierarchy by placing the flag above the word 'JAPAN'.
• − Missed the 'cartoon scene' stylistic requirement, opting for hyper-realism instead.
• − The text spacing for 'SUSHI' is excessively wide, making it less readable.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent texture on fur and whiskers
• + Realistic lighting with soft backlighting and God rays
• + Clean, masterpiece-quality rendering

• − Static composition rather than 'tumbling and chasing'
• − Included an extra rabbit that wasn't' requested

Recraft V4

• + Captures requested movement of 'chasing' and 'tumbling' perfectly
• + Includes all requested animals and many butterflies
• + Dynamic composition with great depth of field

• − The fox's front legs look anatomically distorted while running
• − Some butterflies look slightly like stickers rather than being integrated into the scene

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent typography with a classic banner design.
• + Subtle, realistic texture on the background and logo.
• + Highly balanced composition that feels unified.

• − The Cloche dome is a bit generic and flat in design.

Recraft V4

• + Sophisticated, custom-feeling typography that is very stylish.
• + Better shading and detail on the cloche dome.
• + Clean vector graphics appearance.

• − Failed to include the requested banner for the 'Est. 1720' text.
• − Background texture is nearly invisible compared to Model A.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Features more detailed and visually appealing illustrations
• + Accurately represents the lunar module and Saturn V silhouettes
• + Creative interpretation of the astronaut names in a header tag

• − Shows serious text legibility issues and gibberish labels
• − Failed the logical order of steps, creating a confusing grid layout
• − Misplaced step labels like 'Saturn Icon' and 'Descent' (pointing to moon surface)

Recraft V4

• + Excellent adherence to the 'flat-vector' style and icon consistency
• + Perfect text rendering and logical chronological flow
• + Strong adherence to the NASA-inspired color palette

• − Icons are extremely simplified and less representational of the actual Apollo hardware
• − Composition feels a bit sparse with significant empty space