Black Forest Labs' precision image generation model with maximum control, reliable text rendering, and complete creative control supporting up to 4MP output
Settled by community votes across 13 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
FLUX.2 [flex]
24.8
arena score
#14 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
· Text-to-Image
Qwen Image 2.0
21.7
arena score
#34 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 [flex]
Qwen Image 2.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Excellent photographic realism and soft lighting compliance
- + Clean, modern composition with accurate physical properties
- + Precise rendering of the green plant through the glass
- − The blue sphere is relatively large compared to the 'small' descriptor in the prompt
Qwen Image 2.0
- + Highly realistic textures on the book and wooden table
- + Accurate depiction of soft window light from the left
- − The glass cube has confusing internal reflections that look like multiple spheres
- − The blue sphere appears to be floating rather than resting inside
Verdict: FLUX.2 [flex] produced a much cleaner and more coherent image with better spatial logic, particularly regarding the plant's visibility through the glass. While Qwen Image 2.0 has excellent texture work on the book and wood, it struggles with the internal geometry and reflections of the glass cube, making the scene appear less physically grounded.
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 [flex]
Qwen Image 2.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Excellent atmosphere with cinematic lighting and realistic bokeh
- + Strong adherence to the 'imperfect framing' prompt with the inclusion of the foreground pillar
- + Accurate motion blur on passing vehicles
- − Physical logic of the bicycle frame is distorted near the chain area
- − Hand details are slightly muddled compared to Model B
Qwen Image 2.0
- + Highly realistic skin textures and hand details
- + The bicycle design is more physically plausible
- + Strong 'candid' feel with naturalistic daylighting
- − Lacks the requested motion blur on the background car
- − The rain effect is very subtle and less noticeable than in Image A
Verdict: FLUX.2 [flex] wins on overall atmosphere and photographic technique, successfully incorporating complex prompts like motion blur and imperfect framing for a cinematic result. Qwen Image 2.0 has superior technical detail in the man's hands and face, but it fails to capture the motion blur requested and has a flatter, less dynamic composition.
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 [flex]
Qwen Image 2.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Excellent execution of engraved plate armor and leather strap textures
- + Effective use of warm torchlight reflections on the metallic surfaces
- + High clarity and lifelike quality in the eyes and skin texture
- − The sparks look like static dots rather than dynamic bokeh elements
- − The scars appear a bit like surface-level paint rather than deep skin tissue
Qwen Image 2.0
- + Stronger sense of character age and battle-worn experience in the facial features
- + More naturalistic bokeh sparks and background flame effects
- + Good adherence to the request for beads in the hair braids
- − The texture of the hand and the ways it grips the sword is slightly distorted
- − The skin texture is somewhat muddy compared to the crispness of the armor
- − Less intricate engraving detail on the main breastplate
Verdict: FLUX.2 [flex] produced a cleaner, more technically precise image with incredible detail on the armor and leatherwork, though the character looks a bit youthful. Qwen Image 2.0 captured the 'battle-worn' essence much better through realistic skin weathering and dynamic lighting, despite minor anatomical issues with the hand. FLUX.2 is preferred for its superior texture rendering and sharpness.
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 [flex]
Qwen Image 2.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Excellent typography with clean, readable sans-serif fonts
- + Great layout that logically separates food photos from descriptions
- + Realistic food photography that matches the casual dining aesthetic
- − Confusing item logic, such as placing 'Bruschetta' and 'Chicken Bowl' under the Pizza header
Qwen Image 2.0
- + Clear 3x4 grid layout for food photos
- + Vibrant and high-quality food photography
- + Consistent use of rounded corners for a modern look
- − Poor text rendering with illegible character formation
- − Inaccurate content categorization, such as placing pizza images under the 'Mains' column
Verdict: FLUX.2 [flex] is the superior choice because it produces a functional menu layout with legible text and professional typography. While Qwen Image 2.0 has a pleasing grid structure, its text is completely illegible and it fails to accurately categorize the food photos under the correct headings.
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 [flex]
Qwen Image 2.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Excellent photorealistic texture on the bun and patty
- + Text is perfectly integrated with the requested fiery, glowing effect
- + The starburst design is professional and visually appealing
- − The 'exploded' effect is slightly more compressed than requested
Qwen Image 2.0
- + Great sense of motion with the inclusion of smoke and rising embers
- + Detailed textures on the cheese and sauce drips
- + Accurate adherence to all text requirements and currency
- − The lighting on the text is slightly less cohesive with the background than model A
- − The 'burst' around the price feels a bit more like a generic clipart shape
Verdict: Both models performed exceptionally well on this complex prompt, accurately rendering the text and the 'exploded' burger concept. FLUX.2 [flex] produced a more polished, commercial-grade advertisement layout with superior text integration, while Qwen Image 2.0 offered a more dynamic sense of motion through the addition of smoke effects.
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 [flex]
Qwen Image 2.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Excellent text legibility and accuracy
- + Convincing chalk texture with smudges
- + Uniform, professional composition with a warm atmosphere
- − The font remains slightly too consistent, bordering on a digital font appearance despite the texture
Qwen Image 2.0
- + Features a more authentic, varied handwriting style
- + Captures the 'hand-drawn' feel with natural variations in letter size and spacing
- + Realistic cafe environment in the background
- − The alignment of the prices is messy and inconsistent
- − Slightly less crisp text rendering compared to Model A
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt instructions perfectly, including specific menu items and the date. FLUX.2 [flex] produced a cleaner, more aesthetically pleasing layout with highly legible text, while Qwen Image 2.0 did a better job of capturing the requested 'natural variations' in handwriting, making it look more like a human actually wrote it.
The Reversed Rodeo
Text-to-Image“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”
FLUX.2 [flex]
Qwen Image 2.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Perfectly follows the specific instruction of the horse riding the astronaut
- + Excellent cinematic lighting and galaxy background
- + Creative and surreal composition that fits the 'highly detailed' requirement
- − The astronaut's hands are a bit muddled where they grip the horse's legs
Qwen Image 2.0
- + High level of detail on the horse's skin texture
- + Clear and sharp rendering of the astronaut suit
- − Completely failed the negative constraint/instruction that the horse should be on top
- − Generic interpretation of 'astronaut on a horse' which is a common AI trope
Verdict: FLUX.2 [flex] successfully followed the complex prompt instruction to have the horse riding the astronaut, creating a truly surreal and unique image. Qwen Image 2.0 ignored the specific positional instruction and provided a standard astronaut-on-horse image, failing the primary challenge of the prompt.
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 [flex]
Qwen Image 2.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Excellent adherence to the scene layout with the passenger correctly positioned in the back seat.
- + High photographic clarity and realistic textures on the capybara's fur and the taxi interior.
- + Captures the bored, normal expression of the businesswoman perfectly.
- − The driver's 'paws' appear slightly too human-like in their structure and grip.
Qwen Image 2.0
- + Realistic animal anatomy for the paws on the steering wheel.
- + The capybara's expression and hat placement are very charming.
- − The passenger is incorrectly sitting in the front passenger seat instead of the back seat.
- − The depth of field and perspective within the car feel slightly compressed compared to a real taxi.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [flex] followed the spatial instructions much better, correctly placing the businesswoman in the back seat to create the requested taxi dynamic. While Qwen Image 2.0 did a better job with the anatomy of the capybara's paws, its failure to place the passenger in the back seat makes the scene less effective.
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 [flex]
Qwen Image 2.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Excellent typography with a cohesive gothic font choice
- + Complex parchment texture with realistic torn edge effects
- + Great atmospheric lighting on the Jack-o-lantern
- − The scroll banner is positioned slightly too close to the event details
Qwen Image 2.0
- + Stronger visual composition with better use of twisted trees
- + Creative placement of the banner across the center
- + Consistent thorns and webs border as requested
- − Typography for the event details is a bit plain compared to the title
- − The pumpkin's internal glow feels slightly less cinematic than Model A
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, producing clear text and high-quality imagery. FLUX.2 [flex] has superior parchment and border textures, while Qwen Image 2.0 has a slightly better layout for the illustrative elements like the twisted trees.
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 [flex]
Qwen Image 2.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Perfectly follows the 3D isometric diorama style requested.
- + Excellent center-alignment of text and flag elements.
- + The 3D clay-like textures provide a cohesive miniature aesthetic.
- − The flag icon is a bit large relative to the text.
- − The sushi rendering is slightly more 'toy-like' than 'PBR realistic'.
Qwen Image 2.0
- + Highly realistic food textures and lighting.
- + High clarity and sharp details on the sushi ingredients.
- − Failed to keep the flag and text at the top-center as requested.
- − The layout feels like a standard product photo rather than an isometric miniature diorama.
- − The text placement is unbalanced compared to Model A.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [flex] is the clear winner as it strictly adheres to the requested isometric diorama style and precise top-center text layout. While Qwen Image 2.0 produces more appetizing food textures, it fails to capture the miniature 'scene' aesthetic and neglects the specific positioning instructions for the text and flag.
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 [flex]
Qwen Image 2.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Excellent adherence to the 'god rays' and 'dew sparkles' prompt elements with a very atmospheric background.
- + High-quality fur texture and consistent lighting across all four requested animals.
- + Dynamic 'chasing' pose for the puppy and fox adds energy to the scene.
- − The fox's proportions lean slightly toward a dog-fox hybrid rather than a distinct kit.
- − The butterflies appear somewhat flat against the background compared to the 3D quality of the animals.
Qwen Image 2.0
- + Better captures the 'tumbling together' instruction with a playful physical interaction between the animals.
- + Beautiful, vibrant wildflower rendering with variety in species and colors.
- + Highly expressive eyes on all animals, particularly the kitten and rabbit.
- − The fox kit is belly-up and partially obscured, making its features harder to see.
- − Slightly less 'dewy' than Model A, despite the prompt's request for sparkles.
Verdict: Both models performed exceptionally well, capturing all four requested animals correctly. FLUX.2 [flex] excels in atmospheric lighting and the 'dewy' morning aesthetic, whereas Qwen Image 2.0 better captures the physical playfulness and 'tumbling' interaction described in the prompt. Qwen Image 2.0's composition feels more integrated and wholesome, making it the slight winner for this specific scene.
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 [flex]
Qwen Image 2.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Excellent typography rendering with perfect spelling and accents.
- + Follows the 'minimalist' and 'vector emblem' descriptors perfectly.
- + Clean, balanced composition with a professional layout.
- − The 'steam' is very faint compared to the rest of the logo.
Qwen Image 2.0
- + Strong 'vintage' aesthetic with more detailed illustrative elements.
- + Accurate text and banner placement.
- + Good use of warm brown and cream tones with gradient effects.
- − The 'steam' appears to be coming from the front of the dome rather than inside, looking more like a flame icon.
- − Less minimalist than requested, leaning more into illustrative territory.
- − Text curvature and placement on the dome feels slightly cramped.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [flex] produced a superior logo that better adheres to the 'minimalist' and 'vector emblem' requirements, resulting in a clean, professional-looking brand mark. Qwen Image 2.0 is visually appealing and captures the vintage tone well, but the placement of the steam icon on the face of the cloche is less logical than the minimalist approach taken by FLUX.2 [flex].
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 [flex]
Qwen Image 2.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Excellent layout with a professional, balanced two-column design.
- + Very high-quality vector illustrations and crisp typography.
- + Precise adherence to the requested NASA-inspired color palette.
- − Missed the final 'Landing' step, stopping at 'Descent'.
- − The 'Translunar' icon is slightly abstract compared to the others.
Qwen Image 2.0
- + Successfully included all six requested steps including 'Landing'.
- + Includes creative touches like the crew silhouettes and 'Tranquility' site label.
- + Bold, legible typography that is easy to read at a glance.
- − Contained a significant spelling error in 'Translunjar'.
- − The layout is a bit cluttered with graphical elements overlapping text circles.
- − Visual style is less 'modern vector' and feels slightly more dated than the competitor.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [flex] produced a much more sophisticated and aesthetically pleasing infographic with superior vector work, though it failed to include the final step in the sequence. Qwen Image 2.0 followed the instructions for all six steps but was undermined by a spelling error ('Translunjar') and a less refined layout. FLUX.2 [flex] is the better choice for its professional finish, despite the missing step.
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