FLUX.2 [dev] Black Forest Labs vs Wan 2.6 Alibaba

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to spatial prompts, placing the plant behind the cube.
• + High-quality glass rendering with realistic reflections and refractions.
• + Accurate interpretation of 'small blue sphere' relative to the cube size.

• − The plant is slightly less detailed in the background than the other model.

Wan 2.6

• + Beautiful natural lighting and shadows on the wooden surface.
• + Added character and realism to the book with worn edges.
• + Vibrant color saturation and sharp focus on the plant.

• − Failed the spatial prompt as the plant is placed to the side of the cube rather than behind it.
• − The 'small' blue sphere is relatively large, filling most of the cube's interior.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent preservation of the man's hair texture, scarf, and coat pattern
• + Accurately recreates the interior details of the specific car model from the source
• + Great dynamic lighting on the subjects face and clothing

• − The man's facial features look significantly older/different compared to the source
• − The composition is very tight, showing less of the 'coastline' requested in the prompt

Wan 2.6

• + Perfectly captures the man's facial likeness and joyful expression from the source
• + Shows much more of the iconic California coastline with palm trees and winding roads
• + Maintains the car's exterior design and the man's specific clothing effectively

• − The man is seated on the passenger side (right-hand drive) which is incorrect for a California coastline setting
• − The motion blur on the front wheel is slightly inconsistent with the static background elements

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent skin texture and hyper-realistic facial details
• + Accurate motion blur on the passing vehicle
• + Natural hand interaction with the bicycle components

• − The 'imperfect framing' request resulted in a very tight crop that cuts off the bicycle
• − The black jacket lacks the visible water droplets seen in the other model

Wan 2.6

• + Beautiful composition and atmospheric lighting with strong reflections
• + Great detail on water droplets clinging to the jacket and bike
• + Clearer storytelling with the subject crouching to work on the chain

• − Motion blur on the car looks static and slightly artificial
• − Face appears a bit smoothed compared to the natural skin texture of Model A
• − The tools on the ground look a bit distorted upon close inspection

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent execution of complex engraving on the plate armor.
• + Beautifully rendered beads that look like actual jewelry woven into the hair.
• + Perfect facial symmetry and skin texture.

• − The 'faint scars' look a bit like clean makeup rather than battle wounds.
• − The leather straps look a bit too pristine and clean for a 'battle-worn' character.

Wan 2.6

• + Superb attention to the 'battle-worn' request with realistic soil and sweat on the skin.
• + Highly detailed fraying on the cloth underlayer and rough stitching on leather straps.
• + More dramatic and atmospheric use of warm torchlight and bokeh sparks.

• − The beads in the hair look slightly inconsistent in how they are attached.
• − Minor anatomical oddity on the side of the nose where lighting meets shadow.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Organized layout and clear hierarchy.
• + Vibrant color accents that pop against the white background.
• + Includes all requested sections (Appetizers, Pizza, Mains).

• − Text rendering is largely gibberish.
• − Pricing values are unrealistic (e.g., $1300 for a starter).

Wan 2.6

• + Excellent professional design with a clean hero grid.
• + More realistic pricing and currency formatting.
• + High-quality, appetizing food photography.

• − Slightly cluttered header area with overlapping text.
• − Lacks a clear separate section for Pizza in the text area compared to Model A.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent typography rendering with clean, glowing edges
• + High photorealistic detail on the burger patty and lettuce texture
• + Clean and professional composition suitable for a social media ad

• − The 'exploded' effect is very vertical and static compared to a dynamic action shot
• − The background is somewhat empty with less smoke and atmospheric depth

Wan 2.6

• + Dynamic and chaotic 'exploded' effect with tilted angles and flying ingredients
• + Rich atmospheric details with smoke, embers, and high-contrast fire
• + Creative integration of the fiery effect into the main title text

• − The pricing starburst looks a bit like a flat graphic compared to the 3D environment
• − The text 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' is placed very close to the bottom edge

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent chalk texture and smudge realism
• + Accurate spelling for all items including the cut-off prompt portion
• + Very clean and readable composition

• − The alignment of the second menu item is slightly awkward with the price floating isolated
• − The bottom sentence has a slightly more digital look compared to the top text

Wan 2.6

• + Beautiful cursive title that matches the elegant request
• + Excellent integration of the chalkboard into a physical café environment with wood framing
• + More natural-looking chalk dust and smudges at the bottom of the board

• − Contains minor spelling/rendering artifacts like the 's' in 'Specials' being slightly malformed
• − The price for the second item is touching the dash

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent photorealism in the astronaut suit and horse textures.
• + Clear, cinematic composition with a distinct planet and nebula.
• + Accurate rendering of the horse's anatomy and reins.

• − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse instead of the horse riding the astronaut.

Wan 2.6

• + Vibrant, artistic color palette and lighting.
• + Detailed tack and equipment on the horse.
• + Dream-like, surreal quality to the background clouds and nebulae.

• − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse instead of the horse riding the astronaut.
• − The horse's back leg is anatomically awkward compared to the front legs.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Successfully captures the complex layering including the gold jewelry and the specific 'INNERSY' brand waistband detail.
• + Matches the specific scarf pattern and pea coat style very closely.

• − Failed to preserve the subjects face, replacing it with the face of the man from Image 2.
• − Changed the hair texture and added a beard that was not in the source image.

Wan 2.6

• + Excellent preservation of the source person's identity, face, and vitiligo patterns.
• + Correctly integrates the coat and scarf while maintaining the original background and lighting.

• − Missed several layer details such as the jewelry and the specific waistband shown in Image 2.
• − The sunglasses style is a generic black frame rather than the brown semi-rimless style from Image 2.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent texture on the capybara's fur and the jacket fabric.
• + The lighting inside the car feels very natural and integrated with the city environment.
• + The woman's 'bored' expression perfectly matches the prompt's narrative request.

• − The perspective of the steering wheel looks slightly flat compared to the capybara's paws.
• − The taxi cap is a bit simplistic with just a 'T' icon.

Wan 2.6

• + Beautiful atmospheric effects with rain on the windshield and vibrant bokeh in the background.
• + Highly detailed taxi cap that looks like an authentic uniform piece.
• + Good placement of the car's interior elements like the rearview mirror and seatbelt.

• − The woman's expression looks slightly more distressed or confused than 'bored'.
• − The capybara's paws appear a bit claw-like and less natural on the wheel.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent text legibility and clean font choices
• + Strong composition with a clear focus on the central jack-o-lantern
• + Highly accurate rendering of the thorn and web border

• − The parchment texture is limited to the very edges of the frame
• − The color palette is somewhat muted and less cinematic

Wan 2.6

• + Rich cinematic lighting with realistic glows and shadows
• + Highly detailed twisted trees and atmospheric depth
• + Beautiful gold texture on the title text

• − The 'You are invited' banner text placement is a bit cramped against the main title
• − The border is slightly messy with overlapping elements
• − Small details like the bats' faces are a bit distorted

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent preservation of the original facial features and expression
• + High-detail hair texture with realistic frizzy flyaways
• + Perfectly maintains lighting and background without any distortion

• − The Choice of an afro-style haircut feels slightly mismatched with the texture of the existing beard hair

Wan 2.6

• + Natural-looking hairstyle that complements the existing facial hair
• + Good volume and density as requested
• + Preserves the overall composition and background

• − Subtly alters the facial structure, making the man look younger and slightly different from the source image
• − The hair rendering looks slightly smoother/less detailed compared to the grit of the original photo

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent 3D rendering with soft, refined textures
• + Perfectly followed text layout instructions including hierarchy
• + Superior composition with a more natural diorama feel

• − The sushi models are slightly more complex than a 'minimal' cartoon style might suggest

Wan 2.6

• + Strong isometric adherence and clean diorama base
• + Vivid colors and high clarity in the render
• + Good representation of a shrimp nigiri with cartoon styling

• − Failed the specific text hierarchy instructions by placing the flag next to 'Sushi' instead of below it
• − The text is very close to the top edge, affecting the balance

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent preservation of the subject's facial features in a caricature style
• + Highly creative integration of hockey by placing the news desk on an ice rink
• + Superior caricature technique with varied brushwork and classic 'big-head' proportions

• − Nonsense text on the front of the anchor desk
• − The extra character in the top left is slightly distracting

Wan 2.6

• + Strong, clean vector coloring and consistent art style
• + Good inclusion of professional equipment like the headset and microphone
• + Clear depiction of the hockey stick and puck

• − The facial resemblance to the source image is significantly weaker
• − The composition feels more like a generic cartoon than a personalized caricature

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent detail in the fur texture and anatomy.
• + Subtle, realistic lighting that creates a natural atmosphere.
• + Clean composition with no major anatomical errors.

• − The animals are mostly sitting still, lacking the 'playfully chasing' and 'tumbling' action requested.
• − Included an extra five-legged appearance for the rabbit due to how they are huddled together.

Wan 2.6

• + Perfectly captures the 'playfully chasing' and 'tumbling' dynamic requested in the prompt.
• + Strong, dramatic god rays and sparkles that enhance the magical morning vibe.
• + Greater sense of energy and movement among the animals.

• − Some anatomical issues, such as the kitten's front paws being malformed.
• − The fox kit has an unnaturally long and thick body compared to its head.
• − Butterflies and petals in the air look a bit cluttered and messy in some spots.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Expertly captures the soft, atmospheric lighting and cloud style typical of Studio Ghibli.
• + Effectively replaces the urban background with a whimsical flower field that fits the dreamy mood.
• + Maintains excellent character poses and expressions from the source image.

• − The red dress was changed to a pinkish-coral color, losing some source fidelity.
• − The eyes of the central character are slightly less detailed compared to traditional Ghibli art.

Wan 2.6

• + Excellent hand-painted watercolor texture that feels authentic to concept art.
• + Preserves the original street setting and red dress color while still applying the requested style.
• + Superior character rendering that feels very close to high-end anime character design.

• − The white speckle/bokeh effect is a bit distracting and not strictly 'Ghibli-esque'.
• − The background characters are a bit simplified compared to the lead figures.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Successfully added a large volume of flying leaves into the scene
• + Significantly altered hair to show dramatic motion
• + Excellent source preservation of the background and subject features

• − The hair looks slightly stiff and unnatural in its outward spread
• − Most added leaves are brown/autumnal, which conflicts with the green summer trees shown

Wan 2.6

• + Natural interpretation of wind in the hair without over-distorting the face
• + Preserved the original source image perfectly while adding subtle motion elements
• + Consistent leaf colors matching the green park environment

• − The wind effect is very subtle compared to the 'energetic and lively' request
• − Fewer leaves added than requested

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent layout with the banner integrated into the emblem style.
• + Perfect typography that matches the requested vintage aesthetic.
• + High-quality vector look with consistent subtle texture.

• − The steam icon is a bit small relative to the dome.

Wan 2.6

• + Elegant steam graphic on top of the cloche.
• + Good use of color gradients to suggest lighting on the dome surface.
• + Accurate text rendering for the main name.

• − The 'Est. 1720' banner is awkwardly tiny and disconnected from the main composition.
• − The background texture is a bit heavy-handed on the edges compared to a 'subtle' request.

FLUX.2 [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the complex multi-step instructions and iconography.
• + High-quality vector aesthetic with a clean, professional layout.
• + Accurate text rendering for the main titles and name tags.

• − The sequence of icons is scrambled and not in a logical grid order.
• − Some of the smaller labels contain gibberish text.

Wan 2.6

• + Successfully captured the requested color palette.
• + Readable text for the heads of the mission.

• − Failed to include any of the six requested infographic steps.
• − The image resembles a printed towel or fabric rather than a flat vector poster.
• − Weak composition with a large empty area in the center.