FLUX.2 [dev] Black Forest Labs vs Vidu Q2 ShengShu Technology

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the 'soft light' instruction.
• + High photorealism with natural glass reflections.
• + Accurate spatial arrangement and object interaction.

• − The plant is slightly less detailed than in Model B.

Vidu Q2

• + Sharp details on the plant and book spine.
• + Vibrant colors and high contrast.
• + Correct placement of all requested elements.

• − The lighting is harsh rather than the requested 'soft windows light'.
• − Shadows on the table are inconsistent with soft window light.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent preservation of the man's specific clothing and hairstyle
• + Maintains the luxury interior details of the original car from a side profile
• + Realistic lighting and depth of field consistent with the California coastline

• − The man is on the wrong side of the car for a left-hand drive vehicle
• − The exterior silhouette of the car is partially lost due to the close framing

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully places the car on a scenic California mountain road
• + Preserves the overall look and model of the white convertible car well
• + Good motion blur on the wheels and road indicating speed

• − Significant loss of the man's specific identity, hair, and clothing from the source image
• − The man appears strangely small and poorly integrated into the driver's seat
• − The road curves and perspectives are slightly warped

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to all prompt elements including motion blur, rain, and reflections.
• + Highly realistic skin textures and natural-looking hands.
• + Captures the requested 'imperfect framing' while maintaining a cinematic quality.

• − The handlebars and cables on the bicycle are slightly physically incoherent.

Vidu Q2

• + Strong depiction of the bicycle chain and mechanical parts.
• + Good use of reflections on the wet sidewalk.

• − Failed to include motion blur on the car in the background.
• − Anatomical issues with the man's hands/fingers merging together.
• − Missing the sense of light rain requested in the prompt.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the 'beads in hair' prompt with multiple colorful beads visible
• + Highly realistic skin textures with convincing grime and battle scars
• + Superior bokeh effect with cinematic sparks and a visible torch source

• − The engraving on the armor is a bit soft in certain areas compared to the metal sheen

Vidu Q2

• + Ornate engraving on the plate armor is very sharp and intricate
• + Good texture on the cloth underlayer
• + Distinct facial features with a strong, intense expression

• − Missed the 'hair braided with small beads' instruction, featuring only metal bands at the end of braids
• − Skin looks slightly more digital/smooth than the requested battle-worn texture
• − Bokeh sparks are less integrated into the lighting of the scene

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent typography with legible headers and aligned pricing.
• + High-quality, realistic food photography that fits a restaurant aesthetic.
• + Clean, professional grid layout that follows graphic design principles.

• − Nonsense filler text for item descriptions.
• − Header names are slightly misspelled (PIZZAU).

Vidu Q2

• + Colorful and vibrant layout with creative accents.
• + Good adherence to the 'sections' requirement of the prompt.

• − Typography is distorted and difficult to read.
• − Food photography contains AI artifacts and lacks professional clarity.
• − Layout is a bit cluttered with overlapping elements and inconsistent spacing.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent typography with clean, glowing neon effects that perfectly match the prompt.
• + Superior photorealistic textures on the bun and patty.
• + Well-balanced composition with an effective starburst element for the price.

• − The 'exploded' effect is a bit static with simple vertical stacking.

Vidu Q2

• + Dynamic 'exploded' composition with more interesting angles and motion.
• + Vibrant fiery background that feels more energetic.
• + Generally good detail on the lettuce and tomato slices.

• − The pricing text contains a typo in the currency symbol.
• − The typography for the main titles is slightly less refined compared to Model A.
• − The cheese texture appears a bit plastic-like.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent text accuracy with almost no spelling errors despite the complex prompt.
• + Very realistic chalk texture with smudge marks and natural variation in stroke weight.
• + Clear, legible layout that follows the hierarchy of the prompt perfectly.

• − A slight smudge/artifact appears between 'with' and '$28' on the second item line.

Vidu Q2

• + Good use of chalk highlights and shadows to create a multi-dimensional look.
• + Captures the cozy café background atmosphere effectively.

• − Significant spelling errors on almost every line (e.g., 'Musshoom', 'Lemepun', 'Browd Botter').
• − Inconsistent price rendering, including a nonsensical '$#' for the cookies.
• − Handwriting style is messy and becomes garbled at the bottom of the board.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Successfully captured the specific scarf and sunglasses from the character reference.

• − Catastrophic anatomical failure with a second head growing out of the shoulder.
• − Poorly rendered floating limbs and incoherent body structure.

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully translated the complex pose from Image 1 to the character in Image 2 with coherent anatomy.
• + Preserved character details like the scarf, sunglasses, and black sweatshirt.
• + High visual clarity and natural integration with the yellow background.

• − The scarf follows the vertical orientation of the character rather than the horizontal dynamic of the pose.
• − Added a watch and shifted the shirt logo text which was not in the original reference.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent photorealistic rendering of the spacesuit and horse fur.
• + High cinematic quality with realistic lighting and planet reflection.
• + Superior anatomical correctness of the horse.

• − Failed the negative constraint to have the horse on top of the astronaut.

Vidu Q2

• + Beautiful, vibrant colors and a highly creative surreal aesthetic.
• + Interweaves the celestial background into the horse's body effectively.
• + Good interpretation of the space environment with nebulae and stars.

• − Failed the negative constraint to have the horse on top of the astronaut.
• − Noticeable anatomical issues with the horse's front-left leg and hoof.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Successfully replicates the specific scarf pattern and coat style from Image 2.
• + Maintains the specific waistband branding from the source subject.
• + Good integration of gold jewelry and sunglasses requested by the edit.

• − Completely changes the subject's face to match the person in Image 2, failing the 'exact face' instruction.
• − The skin conditions/vitiligo on the forehead are altered into a different pattern.
• − Background details and the wooden structure are partially modified.

Vidu Q2

• + Retains the original subject's facial features and bone structure much better than the competitor.
• + Cleverly artistic integration of the sand from the original image onto the new clothing.
• + Background remains significantly more consistent with Image 1.

• − The coat is missing its right sleeve, leaving the arm bare.
• − The sunglasses and facial hair are copied from Image 2 rather than being accessories added to the original face.
• − The vitiligo pattern on the forehead is distorted and looks like a digital artifact.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent photorealistic texture on the capybara's fur and the leather steering wheel.
• + The lighting on the businesswoman's face from the phone screen is very realistic.
• + Stronger proximity to the requested 'professional expression' for the capybara.

• − The perspective makes the capybara look slightly too large for the vehicle interior.
• − The 'T' on the cap is a bit generic compared to official taxi insignia.

Vidu Q2

• + Better overall composition showing the full interior and both characters clearly.
• + Captures a more realistic automotive perspective from outside the window.
• + Accurately depicts the businesswoman sitting in the back seat as requested.

• − The capybara's hands look somewhat skeletal/distorted on the steering wheel.
• − The passenger is reflected in the foreground glass in a way that looks slightly messy.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Perfect text rendering for all requested strings.
• + Excellent composition with a professional, cinematic aesthetic.
• + Strong adherence to all design elements including webs, thorns, and dark parchment.

• − The dark, moody lighting makes the overall image feel a bit heavier than a traditional poster.

Vidu Q2

• + Good vintage parchment texture and bright, glowing jack-o-lantern.
• + Captures the gothic aesthetic well in terms of the border and bat silhouettes.

• − Significant spelling errors in every single line of text.
• − Incorrect date (30.70.2025) and missing time details.
• − The layout is a bit cluttered with the thorns overlapping the scroll awkwardly.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent preservation of the original face, lighting, and background.
• + Highly realistic hair texture with individual strands visible in the afro style.

• − The choice of hair texture (Afro) does not match the person's existing facial hair and eyebrow texture.
• − The hairline looks slightly pasted onto the forehead.

Vidu Q2

• + Natural-looking hair color and texture that perfectly matches the existing beard.
• + Excellent integration of the hairline and temples with the original face.
• + Highly realistic density and volume that feels appropriate for the character.

• − Very minor sharpening/smoothing effect on the facial features compared to the source.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to isometric perspective and clean composition.
• + Text and flag icon are rendered with perfect clarity and alignment.
• + Materials feel sophisticated with soft, realistic PBR shading.

• − The sushi looks a bit more realistic than the '3D cartoon' style requested.

Vidu Q2

• + Strong '3D cartoon' aesthetic with more vibrant colors.
• + Creative implementation of the flag attached to the text.
• + Good variety of sushi types on the plate.

• − The diorame base is not perfectly isometric or centered.
• − Some lighting choices create a slightly wet/plastic look rather than refined PBR textures.
• − Text alignment and font weight feel a bit unbalanced.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Successfully incorporates all elements including hockey, dogs, and the TV anchor desk in a cohesive set.
• + The caricature style is very effective with exaggerated head proportions and classic illustration shading.
• + Maintains facial recognizeability from the source image quite well despite the stylized format.

• − The text on the anchor desk is gibberish.
• − The hands are quite small and slightly mutated in their grip on the items.

Vidu Q2

• + Excellent preservation of the source image's clothing (denim shirt over black top).
• + Clean, vibrant comic-book style with high resolution and sharp lines.
• + Good inclusion of thematic details like the puck, the hockey goal, and paw prints on the script.

• − The anatomy of the right hand holding the microphone is poor, with an extra finger-like shape.
• − The small dog sitting on the papers is disproportionately tiny compared to the other elements.
• − The background hockey rink is a bit abstract and lacks the 'broadcast' feel of Model A.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Consistent and high-quality fur texture across all animals
• + Excellent lighting with realistic god rays and backlighting effects
• + Clean composition with distinct, well-rendered characters

• − The animals are mostly sitting still rather than 'playfully chasing' or 'tumbling'
• − Included an extra animal (two bunnies) which wasn't specifically requested

Vidu Q2

• + Captures the 'playfully chasing' and 'tumbling' motion part of the prompt much better
• + High energy and dynamic composition that fits a 'joyful vibe'
• + Vibrant colors and a high quantity of butterflies and flowers

• − Several anatomical issues including extra limbs on the puppy and fox
• − Visible AI artifacts in the background and messy fur rendering

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent application of soft pastel colors and a dreamy, nostalgic mood.
• + High-quality hand-painted texture that significantly changes the aesthetic.
• + Creatively transforms the urban background into a flower field while keeping the character composition identical.

• − The background change, while beautiful, deviates more from the source image's context than Model B.

Vidu Q2

• + Perfectly preserves the source image's architectural background while applying a watercolor style.
• + Captures the Ghibli-style facial expressions and line art very effectively.
• + Maintains accurate clothing patterns and colors from the original.

• − The lighting feels slightly flatter and less 'dreamy' compared to Model A.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent wind physics applied to the hair with realistic strand separation.
• + High preservation of the original facial features and clothing details.
• + The leaves integrated naturally with the lighting and shadows of the scene.

• − The hair length appears slightly exaggerated compared to the source image.
• − Some leaves look a bit small and repetitive in shape.

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully added a large volume of colorful leaves to create energy.
• + Good hair motion that maintains the general shape of the original hairstyle.
• + High fidelity to the source image's composition and color palette.

• − The wind direction on the hair (blowing left) contradicts the wind direction suggested by the leaves (blowing right).
• − Some leaves in the foreground have slightly blurry or jagged edges compared to the background.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Perfect text rendering for all requested strings including the accent on 'Caffè'.
• + Excellent vector emblem style with clean, professional lines.
• + Follows all prompt instructions including the steam, banner, and texture.

• − The steam is a bit small/minimalistic compared to the rest of the logo.

Vidu Q2

• + Nice soft, warm color palette.
• + Good use of gradients on the cloche dome to imply a metallic shine.

• − Major text errors including 'FARMIIN', 'Esttt', and 'Fopli20'.
• − Low-quality illustrative style rather than the requested vector emblem.
• − Excessive and redundant text cluttered at the bottom.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the color palette using navy, white, and muted red.
• + High-quality, detailed icons that accurately reflect the spacecraft mentioned.
• + Logical layout that mostly follows the requested mission steps.

• − Several spelling errors in the labels and scrambled text in the footer icons.
• − The order of icons is a bit jumbled, placing 'Launch' at the bottom after earlier steps.

Vidu Q2

• + Clean light-gray background follows the requested palette style.
• + Consistent flat-vector aesthetic across all icons.

• − Severe text corruption and illegibility for almost every label.
• − Incorrect number of steps and illogical flow compared to the prompt.
• − Did not accurately render the Saturn V or the specific mission stages requested.