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FLUX.2 [klein] 4B Black Forest Labs Recraft V4 Pro Recraft AI

Settled by community votes across 13 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

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Recraft V4 Pro

24.3 arena score

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Shared challenges 13

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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 [klein] 4B
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'small' sphere requirement
  • + Clean and precise glass rendering with realistic reflections
  • + Great natural lighting implementation
  • The book is very thin, looking more like a small notebook or cover than a standard book

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Beautiful material textures on the book and sphere
  • + Strong sense of weight and physical presence
  • + Excellent caustic light effects through the glass
  • The sphere is quite large, nearly filling the cube instead of being 'small'
  • The book has a slight floating artifact on the left side where it meets the glass

Verdict: Both models followed the complex spatial prompt accurately. FLUX.2 [klein] 4B is the winner because it adhered better to the scale requested for the sphere ('small') and produced a more cohesive, artifact-free interaction between the book and the glass. Recraft V4 Pro produced a visually striking image with superior textures, but the sphere was too large relative to the prompt instruction.

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 [klein] 4B
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent depiction of raining texture and wet droplets on the jacket
  • + Realistic aging details on the man's face and hands
  • + Accurate depiction of a Japanese commuter-style bicycle
  • The man appears to be sitting on a seat that is not attached to the bike frame
  • Lack of motion blur on the passing cars despite the prompt request
  • The bicycle chain and pedal assembly is physically nonsensical

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Successfully captures motion blur in the background traffic as requested
  • + Stronger cinematic composition with more dramatic lighting and reflections
  • + The 'imperfect framing' feels more intentional and candid
  • The man's hands are mangled and anatomically incorrect
  • The rain looks more like static noise than actual falling water in some areas
  • The bicycle's structure is overly simplified and missing key components

Verdict: Both models struggled with the mechanical complexity of the bicycle and the anatomy of the man's interaction with it. Recraft V4 Pro followed the specific stylistic cues like motion blur and imperfect framing better, but FLUX.2 [klein] 4B produced a much more realistic skin tone and high-fidelity texture for the rain and clothing.

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 [klein] 4B
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent execution of lifelike eyes and skin texture
  • + Strong adherence to the 'beads in braids' and 'scars' prompt keywords
  • + Better focus and clarity on the face
  • Lighting feels a bit artificial/flat compared to the torchlight environment
  • The armor engraving looks slightly more computer-generated and less like hand-etched metal

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Ornate engraving on the armor is more intricate and accurate to historical styles
  • + Superior atmosphere with more believable torchlight and background depth
  • + Better portrayal of 'battle-worn' with heavier dirt and grime
  • The bokeh sparks are less prominent than requested
  • Face is slightly underexposed and muddy, losing some skin detail

Verdict: Both models performed exceptionally well on this complex prompt. FLUX.2 [klein] 4B produced a cleaner, more readable character portrait with highly lifelike facial features and clear bead details in the hair. However, Recraft V4 Pro captured a far more evocative atmosphere and superior armor textures, ultimately feeling more like a cinematic scene despite the darker exposure.

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 [klein] 4B
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent high-contrast food photography with vibrant colors.
  • + Dynamic layout that utilizes a grid effectively.
  • + Strong adherence to the 'modern and minimalist' aesthetic.
  • Text consists of nonsensical gibberish or hallucinated characters.
  • Categorization is messy with headings like 'FRAZZA' and 'MDAINS'.

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Perfect text rendering with legible, relevant menu items and ingredients.
  • + Clear and organized sectioning for Appetizers, Pizza, and Mains as requested.
  • + Consistent styling between typography and imagery.
  • The layout is a bit basic and repetitive compared to more artistic menu designs.
  • The food photography looks slightly more like stock images than high-end culinary photography.

Verdict: While FLUX.2 [klein] 4B produces more visually striking food photography and a more creative grid layout, it fails completely on the functional aspect of a menu, producing only gibberish text. Recraft V4 Pro succeeds by providing a fully usable menu design with perfect typography, clear categorization, and professional formatting that follows every part of the prompt.

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 [klein] 4B
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent photorealistic texture on the burger bun and patties
  • + Vibrant, high-contrast lighting with a strong cinematic feel
  • + Correctly included all requested text elements in their specified locations
  • Failed to provide an 'exploded' view; the burger is assembled
  • Major spelling errors in the main title ('MAAC AGIR B UIRCGER')
  • Background feels generic rather than having the specific 'fiery' depth requested

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Perfectly followed the 'exploded' composition with suspended components
  • + Flawless text rendering for all required phrases
  • + High-quality photorealistic details on individual ingredients like tomatoes and melting cheese
  • Lighting is a bit flatter compared to the cinematic glow of the other model
  • The background is somewhat empty and could use more of the 'glowing embers' described in the prompt

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully rendered the complex 'exploded' composition and provided perfectly spelled text. FLUX.2 [klein] 4B failed on two critical fronts: it did not separate the burger components as requested, and it produced unintelligible gibberish for the main title.

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 [klein] 4B
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent authentic chalk texture with smudge marks and realistic dust
  • + Vibrant, elegant cursive handwriting that truly feels like manual chalk work
  • Significant spelling errors throughout the text (e.g., 'Musheram', 'Ootrpous', 'Buter')
  • The date formatting has a strange spacing error in 'S TPECIALS'

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Perfect spelling and punctuation across all menu items
  • + Higher overall compositional quality including a realistic cafe background
  • + Text is clearly legible and follows the prompt's layout instructions well
  • The handwriting style looks more like a digital font than natural chalk variations
  • Lacks the fine-grained chalk texture and natural 'shaky' stroke quality found in real handwriting

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the superior model for this task because it followed the text instructions perfectly with no spelling errors, whereas FLUX.2 [klein] 4B suffered from numerous typos despite having a more convincing chalk texture. Recraft V4 Pro also provided a much more aesthetically pleasing and well-composed scene of the cafe environment.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + High resolution and clear facial details within the helmet.
  • + Excellent lighting on the horse's coat and space suit.
  • Completely failed the negative constraint to put the horse on top of the astronaut.
  • Standard, predictable composition that feels less 'surreal' than requested.

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Cinematic lighting with a dramatic color grade.
  • + Intricate background details including textured moon and ice particles.
  • Failed the core prompt instruction to have the horse on top of the astronaut.
  • Anatomical issues where the astronaut's legs and the horse's body merge poorly.

Verdict: Both models failed the specific spatial logic request ('horse on top, not vice versa'), defaulting to the common trope of an astronaut riding a horse. FLUX.2 [klein] 4B produced a cleaner, more readable image with better character detail, while Recraft V4 Pro offered a more cinematic and moody atmosphere but suffered from messy anatomy where the rider meets the horse.

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 [klein] 4B
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent photorealism in the textures of the capybara's fur and the woman's coat
  • + Perfect adherence to the front-paws-on-steering-wheel requirement
  • + High quality character expression on both subjects
  • The vehicle interior feels more like a small vintage car than a standard modern NY taxi

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Great atmosphere with realistic rain and bokeh effects on the Manhattan street
  • + Good side-profile composition that captures both the driver and the passenger clearly
  • + Realistic taxi cap design
  • The paws are incorrectly rendered and morph into something look like human fingers
  • Lower photorealistic detail on the capybara compared to the competitor

Verdict: FLUX.2 [klein] 4B wins on sheer detail and anatomical correctness, particularly with the capybara's paws and fur texture. While Recraft V4 Pro creates a very atmospheric scene with rain and better NYC context, it suffers from anatomical errors in the paws and a slightly less 'professional' expression on the animal.

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 [klein] 4B
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent artistic border with intricate thorn and web details
  • + Includes a beautiful physical scroll banner element as requested
  • + Strong cinematic lighting with an atmospheric 'aged paper' texture
  • Significant spelling errors in the title text
  • Missing the 'Time' detail in the bottom text
  • Inaccurate date and location spelling

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Perfect text rendering for all requested information
  • + High-quality realistic texture on the jack-o-lantern and surrounding environment
  • + Strong cinematic lighting and spooky atmosphere
  • The scroll banner is very small and lacks a parchment feel
  • The 'border' is very thin and partially cut off at the top and bottom
  • Composition is a bit crowded with secondary pumpkins

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner due to its ability to accurately render all the text requested in the prompt, whereas FLUX.2 [klein] 4B suffers from severe typos and missing information. While FLUX.2 has a superior vintage border and scroll design, the legibility and correctness of Recraft V4 Pro make it a functional invitation.

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 [klein] 4B
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent 3D miniature/cartoon aesthetic with 'soft refined textures'
  • + Clean composition with professional-grade lighting and shadows
  • + Accurate 45-degree isometric perspective
  • Text contains a typo ('SUSH' instead of 'SUSHI')
  • The flag icon is incorrect/generic rather than the Japanese flag

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Perfect text rendering and inclusion of the correct Japanese flag icon
  • + Creative interpretation of a 'diorama base' using a bed of rice
  • + High variety of sushi types following the 3D cartoon style
  • The lighting is a bit flat compared to the soft shadows in the other model
  • The isometric angle is slightly lower than the requested 45 degrees

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the winner because it followed all text prompts perfectly, including the correct spelling of 'SUSHI' and the Japanese flag icon, while FLUX.2 [klein] 4B failed on both text accuracy and flag representation. While FLUX.2 [klein] 4B had slightly more refined PBR textures, Recraft V4 Pro's creative use of a rice base for the diorama more than compensated for the minor lighting differences.

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 [klein] 4B
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent depiction of god rays and warm sunrise lighting.
  • + High contrast and vibrant colors that enhance the joyful theme.
  • + Clean rendering of butterflies and meadow flowers.
  • Failed to include the baby bunny entirely.
  • Included two kittens instead of the specific animal list requested.
  • The animals look slightly more 'digital' or stylized than photorealistic.

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Includes all four requested animals: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox kit.
  • + Realistic fur textures and visible dew sparkles on the plants.
  • + Dynamic 'tumbling' composition that feels more natural and less posed.
  • The fox kit has a slightly distorted front leg/pose.
  • The lighting is a bit more muted compared to the 'golden sunrise' requested.

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the winner because it successfully followed the complex prompt by including all four specific animals, whereas FLUX.2 [klein] 4B missed the bunny and duplicated the kitten. While FLUX.2 produced a more vibrant lighting effect, Recraft V4 Pro achieved a higher level of photorealism and detail in the fur and dew.

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 [klein] 4B
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Clean vector-style execution
  • + Strong technical symmetry in the cloche icon
  • Major spelling error in the primary brand name ('FLAXTION')
  • Redundant 'Est. 1720' text below the banner

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Perfect text rendering of the restaurant name
  • + Elegant hand-drawn vintage aesthetic that fits the high-end brand
  • + Well-designed banner for the date
  • Steam is placed oddly below the cloche instead of above it
  • Less 'minimalist' than Model A due to hatching lines

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner as it correctly spells 'Caffè Florian' and uses a sophisticated typographic style suited for a vintage logo. FLUX.2 [klein] 4B fails significantly on the prompt adherence by misspelling the core name and including redundant text elements.

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 [klein] 4B
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Clean vector illustration style.
  • + Follows the NASA-inspired color palette effectively.
  • Severely garbled and nonsensical text rendering throughout.
  • Misses the specific sequential formatting requested in the prompt.
  • Inaccurate rocket design representing the Saturn V.

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Perfect text rendering for all titles and descriptions.
  • + Strict adherence to all six steps requested in the prompt sequence.
  • + Excellent flat-vector icon design and professional infographic layout.
  • The Saturn V rocket illustration is simplified and missing its characteristic stages.

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully follows the complex multi-step prompt instructions and renders perfect, readable text for a functional infographic. FLUX.2 [klein] 4B fails significantly on text legibility and logical flow, resulting in a composition that looks like an infographic but contains no usable information.

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