FLUX.2 [dev] Black Forest Labs vs Recraft V4.1 Recraft AI

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent material physics, showing realistic reflections and refraction of the plant through the glass.
• + Correct placement of the blue sphere resting on the bottom of the cube as naturally expected.
• + Very high visual fidelity with realistic lighting and texture on the wooden table.

• − The plant is slightly less 'behind' and more 'around' the cube compared to Model B.

Recraft V4.1

• + Captures a moody, cinematic lighting style with good contrast.
• + Correctly places the plant behind the cube as requested in the prompt.

• − The blue sphere is inexplicably floating in the center of the cube, which defies natural physics without further prompting.
• − The refraction of the plant through the glass cube is less realistic and appears a bit muddy.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the 'motion blur from passing cars' instruction.
• + Highly realistic skin textures and fine details on the hands and face.
• + Accurate representation of raindrops on the jacket and wet pavement reflections.

• − The bicycle anatomy becomes messy and incoherent around the handlebars.
• − The framing feels a bit tight compared to a natural street candid.

Recraft V4.1

• + Beautiful bokeh and shallow depth of field, capturing the 'cinematic' mood well.
• + Stronger composition with an 'imperfect framing' that feels like a real street photograph.
• + Good atmospheric effect with visible falling rain droplets.

• − Failed to include motion blur for the passing cars, which appear static.
• − The subject's face is obscured, reducing the impact of the 'natural skin texture' request.
• − The bicycle frame and mudguard have some structural inconsistencies.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the bead detail in the braids with colorful, distinct beads.
• + Very high detail on the engraved plate armor and leather strap textures.
• + Warm torchlight illumination is vibrant and creates clear highlights on the metal.

• − The scars look a bit like fresh face paint or surface-level abrasions rather than healed or deep battle scars.
• − The composition is very centered and a bit generic for a portrait.

Recraft V4.1

• + The 'lifelike eyes' and 'battle-worn' expression are more convincing and emotionally evocative.
• + The skin texture and scars feel more integrated and realistic.
• + Dynamic lighting and angle create a more cinematic and dramatic atmosphere.

• − The beads in the hair are less prominent and colorful compared to Image A.
• − The leather strap texture is slightly softer and less detailed than Image A.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Stronger visual grid of photos
• + Vibrant gradient accents provide a modern look
• + Layout feels dense and professional like a high-end menu template

• − Text is mostly gibberish or illegible
• − Header titles for sections are repetitive or misspelled (e.g., PIZZAU)

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfect text rendering with actual food descriptions and prices
• + Stronger adherence to minimalist aesthetic with clean white space
• + Excellent use of bold sans-serif fonts for readability

• − The grid of photos is slightly less integrated, feeling like individual floating assets
• − The layout is very safe and somewhat generic

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent typography integration with high-quality glowing effects.
• + Superior photorealistic lighting on the food items.
• + Stronger sense of cinematic atmosphere and background detail.

• − The composition is a bit vertical and static compared to the requested 'dynamic' explosion.
• − The starburst shape is slightly irregular.

Recraft V4.1

• + Highly dynamic 'exploded' composition with believable physics.
• + Excellent text rendering on the main title with realistic fire texture.
• + The starburst for the price is clean and follows standard advertising conventions.

• − The price tag lacks the requested 'glowing' effect, appearing as a 2D graphic overlay.
• − The lighting on the lettuce and cheese is a bit flat compared to the background.
• − Some sauce droplets look a little disconnected.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent chalk texture including realistic smudges and dust
• + Superior background depth and environmental context
• + Accurate cursive title as requested in the prompt

• − Slightly inconsistent text alignment on the second line

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfect text accuracy and spelling for all items
• + Clearer font consistency across the entire board
• + Good letter spacing and readability

• − Chalk texture looks a bit more like a digital filter than physical media
• − Less realistic 'smudging' effects compared to model_a

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent anatomical details on the horse's muscles and face
• + Superior lighting and shadow integration with the Earth below
• + High clarity and clean composition

• − The astronaut's glove and hand placement on the reins are a bit awkward

Recraft V4.1

• + Dynamic composition with floating asteroids adding to the surrealism
• + Beautifully lit horse mane with backlighting
• + Rich, vibrant colors in the nebula background

• − The astronaut's legs and feet are anatomically confusing and poorly defined
• − Lower resolution/smudged texture on the astronaut's space suit

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent photographic quality with a shallow depth of field.
• + Perfectly captures the 'bored' expression of the business passenger.
• + Superior lighting and texture on the capybara's fur and the leather jacket.

• − The capybara's paws look more like primate hands than rodent paws.

Recraft V4.1

• + Strong composition showing both subjects clearly through the side window.
• + The capybara's anatomy (paws and body shape) is more species-accurate.
• + Successfully captures the bored passenger and the night city atmosphere.

• − The capybara is missing the requested dark jacket.
• − The passenger is holding the phone in an awkward position relative to her gaze.
• − The image has a slightly grainier, less polished finish compared to Model A.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent text legibility and clean formatting of all required details.
• + Well-defined thorns and spiderweb border and high-contrast jack-o-lantern.
• + Strong parchment aesthetic with a clear, readable scroll banner.

• − The font choice for the body text is a bit modern and standard compared to the theme.
• − Overall composition is a bit stiff/symmetrical.

Recraft V4.1

• + Highly atmospheric and cinematic lighting with realistic textures on the pumpkin.
• + Dynamic and intricate gothic typography for the title.
• + Good integration of elements like the full moon and many bats to enhance the mood.

• − Small banner text is slightly distorted and much harder to read.
• − Bottom event details are plain and lack the stylized presentation of the title.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the requested text layout with specific vertical stacking.
• + High-quality 3D renders with realistic PBR texture on the fish and rice.
• + Cleaner, more professional-looking font choice that matches the 'bold' requirement.

• − The diorama base is a bit simple compared to the texture detail on the sushi.

Recraft V4.1

• + Beautiful textures on the sushi and the textured diorama surface.
• + Clean isometric perspective with soft, appealing lighting.

• − Failed to place the flag below the text as requested; it is placed to the side.
• − Missing the 'SUSHI' text or placed it in a less prominent, lighter weight than requested.
• − One chopstick appears to merge into the other at the tip.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent fur texture and sharpness across all animals.
• + Beautifully balanced composition with a serene morning atmosphere.
• + Accurate counts and types for all requested animal species.

• − The animals are mostly sitting still rather than 'playfully chasing' or 'tumbling'.
• − Generated an extra bunny not specifically requested in the count.

Recraft V4.1

• + Successfully captures the dynamic action of chasing and reaching for butterflies.
• + Excellent interpretation of 'god rays' and backlighting effects.
• + Stronger adherence to the joyful, energetic 'tumbling' vibe of the prompt.

• − The fox kit has unusual, somewhat distorted anatomy in its paws and body length.
• − The kitten's pose and connection to the ground are slightly awkward/floating.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent typography rendering and banner construction
• + Strong vintage vector aesthetic with appropriate texture
• + Balanced composition that feels like a cohesive emblem

• − The 'Est. 1720' text is slightly small within the banner structure

Recraft V4.1

• + Elegant classically-inspired serif font
• + Clean, minimalist interpretation of the cloche icon

• − The composition is bottom-heavy with oversized text
• − Lacks the 'subtle texture' and vintage paper feel requested in the prompt
• − The banner implementation is very simple compared to model a

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent visual detail in the lunar module and rocket illustrations
• + Logical layout with a header that includes correct astronaut names
• + Strong adherence to the requested color palette

• − Several labels feature garbled or nonsensical text
• − The sequence is disorganized, repeating frames and lacking clear numbering
• − The art style is more 3D-leaning than the requested flat-vector style

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfect adherence to the flat-vector infographic style
• + Extremely clean, legible text and consistent iconography
• + Strict adherence to the 6-step chronological structure requested

• − Repeats the step number '04' twice
• − The Descent and Landing icons are identical, lacking a visual distinction
• − Minimalist style might be seen as overly simplistic compared to Model A