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FLUX.2 [klein] 4B Black Forest Labs Recraft V4.1 Pro Recraft AI

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

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

22.3 arena score

#32 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Recraft V4.1 Pro

19.9 arena score

#41 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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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 V4.1 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent depiction of the plant reflecting and refracting through the glass cube.
  • + Realistic scale between the book and the cube.
  • + Accurately represents the soft window light from the left side.
  • The sphere is slightly off-center and looks like it is floating or poorly grounded.
  • The texture of the red book is a bit generic and flat.

Recraft V4.1 Pro

  • + High-quality textures on the red book cover and pages.
  • + The blue sphere has beautiful transparency and realistic reflections.
  • + Shallow depth of field creates a professional photographic look.
  • The cube is significantly smaller than the book, making the composition feel top-heavy.
  • The plant is less visible through the glass compared to Model A, appearing mostly as a backdrop.

Verdict: Both models followed the prompt instructions accurately. FLUX.2 [klein] 4B is preferred for its superior handling of spatial relationships and the refractive properties of the glass, while Recraft V4.1 Pro excels in micro-textures and lighting on the individual objects.

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 V4.1 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent depiction of rain falling and wet pavement reflections.
  • + Accurate and logical bicycle structure.
  • + High overall clarity and realistic cinematic lighting.
  • Lacks the requested motion blur for the passing cars.
  • The framing is quite centered, missing the 'imperfect framing' instruction.

Recraft V4.1 Pro

  • + Successfully captures motion blur from passing cars.
  • + Better adherence to the 'imperfect framing' requirement with a more candid feel.
  • + Skin texture and clothing look very natural for a 50mm lens shot.
  • The bicycle frame geometry is broken/impossible behind the man's legs.
  • The 'rain' effect looks more like noise or static than actual falling drops.

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 Pro followed the stylistic prompts much better, capturing the motion blur and candid, imperfect framing requested. However, FLUX.2 [klein] 4B produced a much more coherent image with a realistic bicycle and superior rain effects, despite failing to include the motion blur. Recraft V4.1 Pro is preferred for its adherence to the 'candid' atmosphere despite the anatomical errors in the bike's frame.

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 V4.1 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent depiction of ornate engraving on the plate armor
  • + Clean and symmetrical composition that works well for a portrait
  • + Faithfully includes small beads in the braided hair
  • The 'battle-worn' appearance feels slightly clean and staged
  • Torchlight looks like two discrete studio props rather than environmental lighting

Recraft V4.1 Pro

  • + Superior gritty skin texture with realistic dirt and faint scars
  • + Excellent cinematic lighting and shallow depth of field effects
  • + Stronger sense of 'battle-worn' personality and intensity
  • The beads in the hair are less distinct than in Model A
  • The armor engraving is slightly less sharp due to the heavy texture and bokeh

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 Pro is the winner because it provides a much more lifelike and intense interpretation of the 'battle-worn' prompt, featuring superior skin textures and cinematic atmosphere. While FLUX.2 [klein] 4B followed the armor details perfectly, it resulted in a cleaner, less authentic feel compared to the grit and lighting quality of Recraft V4.1 Pro.

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 V4.1 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent grid layout that integrates photography and text seamlessly.
  • + High quality and variety of food photography.
  • + Features more complex typography choices that fit a modern professional aesthetic.
  • Text is entirely illegible/gibberish.
  • The section headings contain spelling errors (e.g., 'MDAINS').

Recraft V4.1 Pro

  • + Perfect text rendering with legible, realistic menu items and pricing.
  • + Strong adherence to the requested sections (Appetizers, Pizza, Mains).
  • + Very clean, minimalist design that looks like a functional UI/UX layout.
  • Fewer food photos compared to the 'grid' request.
  • Layout feels slightly more like a digital app screen than a physical print menu.

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 Pro is the clear winner because it produces perfectly legible and logical text, including descriptions and prices that match the food categories. While FLUX.2 [klein] 4B has a sophisticated visual grid and beautiful photography, its failure to generate readable english text makes it non-functional for a menu design task.

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 V4.1 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent photorealistic lighting and texture on the burger bun and meat.
  • + Accurate and sharp price starburst and secondary text.
  • + Good sense of motion with embers.
  • Failed the main title text rendering, resulting in total gibberish.
  • The burger is not exploded or suspended; it is a solid assembled burger.

Recraft V4.1 Pro

  • + Perfect adherence to the 'exploded burger' layout with suspended components.
  • + Flawless text rendering for all requested messages including the fiery effect.
  • + Excellent inclusion of all requested elements like sauce swirls and tomato slices.
  • The '€6.99' starburst is slightly less clean than the other text elements.
  • Lighting on the bottom bun feels a bit detached from the background fire source.

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 Pro is the clear winner as it followed every instruction, specifically the 'exploded' layout which FLUX.2 [klein] 4B completely ignored. While FLUX.2 produced a highly realistic texture, it failed significantly on the primary text title and the core compositional requirement.

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 V4.1 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent realistic chalk texture on a wooden frame board.
  • + Good composition with centered alignment.
  • Numerous spelling errors including 'Trufffl', 'Musheram', 'Ootrpous', and 'Brawn Buter'.
  • Title contains a significant spacing error with 'S TPECIALS'.

Recraft V4.1 Pro

  • + Perfect text rendering with zero spelling errors across all menu items.
  • + Natural handwriting style with varied slant and pressure as requested.
  • + Realistic café background adds to the 'cozy' atmosphere.
  • The date '2026' is slightly small and looks a bit less like chalk than the rest of the text.
  • Perspective makes the right side of the board slightly less readable than a head-on shot.

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 Pro is the clear winner as it followed every instruction perfectly, including complex spelling and specific menu items. Flux.2 struggled significantly with spelling, producing multiple errors and disjointed letters in the header.

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 V4.1 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent high-frequency detail in the space suit and horse's fur.
  • + Clear, cinematic lighting with a grounded perspective above a planet.
  • + Accurate anatomical rendering of the horse and rider.
  • Failed the specific spatial instruction for the horse to be on top of the astronaut.
  • Conventional interpretation of the prompt without the requested surreal reversal.

Recraft V4.1 Pro

  • + Dynamic, cinematic composition with a strong sense of movement.
  • + Rich, vibrant colors in the galactic background.
  • + Higher resolution feel and better balance of celestial objects.
  • Failed the specific spatial instruction for the horse to be on top of the astronaut.
  • Anatomical issues with the horse's rear legs and the dust effects.

Verdict: Both models failed to follow the trick instruction to place the 'horse on top' of the astronaut, instead providing standard images of an astronaut riding a horse. FLUX.2 [klein] 4B followed a more grounded, realistic rendering style, while Recraft V4.1 Pro offered a more vibrant and dynamic composition, though it suffered from anatomical glitches in the horse's legs.

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 V4.1 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent photorealism in the capybara's fur and the woman's clothing.
  • + Captures the wide-angle 'interior' feel requested by the prompt.
  • + Perfectly captures the 'bored' expression of the passenger.
  • The steering wheel is physically disconnected from the vehicle structure.
  • The capybara's paws look slightly more like bird talons or claws.

Recraft V4.1 Pro

  • + Strong cinematic lighting and composition from a side-window perspective.
  • + Includes an external 'TAXI' sign which adds to the New York context.
  • + Good integration of the capybara's paws on the steering wheel.
  • The passenger is less central to the composition and slightly out of focus.
  • The capybara's hat is more of a flat cap than a traditional taxi driver cap.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [klein] 4B delivers a better 'inside the taxi' perspective with higher detail on the skin and fur, despite some anatomical issues with the steering wheel. Recraft V4.1 Pro provides a more cinematic exterior-looking-in shot with great atmospheric lighting, but FLUX.2 better captures the specific humor of the passenger's bored expression.

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 V4.1 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Features a beautifully detailed border with thorns and cobwebs
  • + Excellent atmospheric lighting on the central jack-o-lantern
  • + Good vintage paper texture
  • Significant spelling errors in the title and location text
  • Missing the '7pm' time detail
  • Date is missing a digit

Recraft V4.1 Pro

  • + Perfect text rendering for all requested information
  • + Sophisticated gothic typography and scroll design
  • + High-quality textures on the jack-o-lantern and tree stumps
  • The border is slightly less organic than Image A
  • The 'thorns' in the border are less distinct than requested

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully rendered every piece of requested text with 100% accuracy, whereas FLUX.2 [klein] 4B suffered from major spelling hallucinations. Recraft V4.1 Pro also delivered a more polished and professional composition that functions better as an actual 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 V4.1 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent 3D material rendering on the salmon and tray
  • + Accurate 45-degree isometric perspective
  • + Clean and simple composition that follows the diorama request
  • Spelling error in the text ('SUSH' instead of 'SUSHI')
  • Flag icon is incorrect, resembling the Austrian flag rather than the Japanese flag

Recraft V4.1 Pro

  • + Perfect text rendering and correct Japanese flag icon
  • + Follows the 'raised diorama base' instruction more literally with the rice-filled tray
  • + Higher variety of sushi styles shown
  • Shadowing on the blue background is slightly uneven
  • The secondary white plate within the diorama makes the composition feel a bit crowded

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully rendered all text and the correct flag icon, whereas FLUX.2 [klein] 4B failed to spell the subject matter correctly and provided the wrong national flag. While FLUX.2 [klein] 4B had slightly more refined 3D textures on the fish, Recraft V4.1 Pro followed the complex diorama and graphic design requirements much more accurately.

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 V4.1 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Strong god rays and atmospheric lighting
  • + Clean, balanced composition
  • + Vibrant colors in the wildflower meadow
  • Missed the baby bunny entirely
  • Generated two kittens instead of one
  • Looks somewhat idealized and digital rather than truly photorealistic

Recraft V4.1 Pro

  • + Successfully included all four requested animals (dog, kitten, bunny, fox)
  • + Excellent dynamic posing that captures the 'tumbling' and 'chasing' part of the prompt
  • + Superior texture on the fur and realistic dew droplets on the plants
  • The fox kit has a slightly awkward, elongated pose in the air
  • Lighting is less dramatic than the other model

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully followed the complex prompt by including all four specific animals, whereas FLUX.2 [klein] 4B missed the rabbit and duplicated the kitten. Recraft V4.1 Pro also better captured the 'tumbling' action and utilized more realistic textures for both the animals and the dew-covered meadow.

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 V4.1 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Excellent texture on the background that mimics vintage paper.
  • + Clear, well-defined vector style with a balanced cloche icon.
  • + Correct warm brown and cream color palette.
  • Failed to spell the restaurant name correctly, outputting 'CAFFÈ FLAXTION'.
  • Redundant text elements with 'Est. 1720' appearing twice.

Recraft V4.1 Pro

  • + Perfect text rendering for the primary restaurant name.
  • + Dynamic use of the banner wrapping around the cloche.
  • + Elegant, high-contrast typography that fits the vintage theme.
  • The steam element is a bit thin and stylized compared to the rest of the logo.
  • The 'Est. 1720' text is very small and difficult to read.

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 Pro is the clear winner because it correctly spelled the specific restaurant name 'Caffè Florian', whereas FLUX.2 [klein] 4B hallucinated a different name ('Flaxtion'). While FLUX.2 [klein] 4B had slightly better paper texture, Recraft V4.1 Pro provided a more professional and accurate logo layout suitable for actual branding purposes.

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 V4.1 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

  • + Includes all the requested color palette elements
  • + Good flat-vector illustration style for the Saturn V and Lunar Module
  • Text is largely gibberish and unreadable
  • Layout is cluttered and lacks a clear logical flow for the steps
  • Failed to follow the numbered step sequence requested in the prompt

Recraft V4.1 Pro

  • + Excellent text rendering and typography for the title and steps
  • + Professional infographic layout with a clear chronological flow
  • + Strict adherence to the requested icons and NASA-inspired color palette
  • Repeat numbering error (labeled two steps as '05')
  • The Lunar Module icon in step 6 is slightly abstract compared to step 5

Verdict: Recraft V4.1 Pro followed the prompt instructions near perfectly, creating a logical, clean, and professional infographic with readable text and accurate iconography. FLUX.2 [klein] 4B struggled significantly with the text (writing 'APLLO' and 'Oborot') and failed to organize the data into a usable infographic format.

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