Black Forest Labs' distilled 9 billion parameter image generation model with sub-second inference and multi-reference support
Settled by community votes across 20 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
#13 of 32 in Image Editing
FLUX.2 [max]
#10 of 62 in Text-to-Image
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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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Excellent photo-realism with natural textures on the wooden table and book pages.
- + Perfect adherence to spatial instructions with the sphere floating inside the glass volume.
- + Accurate refractive qualities showing the plant through the thick glass walls.
- − The glass object is more of a thick-walled vase or jar shape rather than a sharp geometric cube.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Strict adherence to the 'cube' shape with sharp, distinct edges.
- + High-quality leather-like texture on the book cover.
- + Clean, minimalist composition.
- − The sphere appears to be sitting on a mirrored base rather than inside a solid or hollow glass cube structure.
- − The internal reflections are slightly confusing, making the structure look like a frame rather than a solid volume of glass.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [klein] 9B produces a more realistic and cohesive photograph with superior handling of light and refraction, though the 'cube' is somewhat rounded. FLUX.2 [max] captures the geometric prompt better and has great surface textures, but the glass cube feels less like a physical object and more like a display case. FLUX.2 [klein] 9B is the winner for its natural integration of all elements into the scene.
Man and Car in California
Editing“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Excellent preservation of the car's lighting and motion blur.
- + Perfectly follows the California coastline theme with a dynamic beach background.
- − The man is barely visible behind the steering wheel, with only his hair identifiable.
- − The car's wheels show some motion blur artifacts that look a bit digital.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Successfully incorporates both the specific man and the car into the scene.
- + Maintains the man's distinct hairstyle and outfit (plaid coat and scarf) from the source image.
- + High-quality rendering of the California coastline environment.
- − The scale of the man inside the car seems slightly too large.
- − The lighting on the man's face is a bit flat compared to the bright outdoor environment.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] is the clear winner as it successfully combines all elements of the request, placing the specific man from the source image into the car while maintaining his attire. FLUX.2 [klein] 9B creates a beautiful scene, but the man is essentially missing from the composition, appearing only as a silhouette of hair.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Excellent skin texture and facial detail on the subject.
- + Strong cinematic lighting with realistic rain particles.
- + Deep, wet pavement reflections that enhance the atmosphere.
- − The cars in the background are sharp and static, missing the requested motion blur.
- − The bike's frame geometry is slightly warped near the man's hands.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Successfully captures motion blur on the passing vehicle as requested.
- + The bicycle design is highly realistic and representative of Japanese street bikes.
- + Includes the requested 'imperfect framing' look with a wider, more candid-feeling composition.
- − The subject's hands and tools are somewhat muddy and less defined.
- − The rain is less visible compared to Model A.
Verdict: Both models performed well, but Model B followed the technical prompt instructions more accurately by incorporating the motion blur on the background cars and the more utilitarian bicycle style common in Japan. Model A produced a more striking portrait with superior facial textures, but it ignored the motion blur requirement and looks a bit more posed.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Excellent execution of braiding with small beads throughout the hair.
- + Balanced, centered composition with a powerful, direct gaze.
- + Highly detailed texture on the leather straps and historical-style mail underlayer.
- − The scars look a bit like surface paint rather than deep, healed tissue.
- − The torchlight in the background feels a little generic and symmetrical.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Naturalistic and gritty skin texture with more realistic smudges and battle-worn dirt.
- + Dynamic lighting and angle that create a more cinematic atmosphere.
- + Superior rendering of the 'battle-worn' aspect on the metal and clothing.
- − The beads in the hair are less prominent and lack the clear execution seen in the other image.
- − Some mild artifacts in the hair/bead integration on the side of the head.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, but FLUX.2 [klein] 9B is the winner due to its superior adherence to the specific 'beads' and 'leather/cloth underlayer' requirements. While FLUX.2 [max] offered a more cinematic and grittier feel, FLUX.2 [klein] 9B rendered all the small elements of the prompt with higher clarity and technical precision.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Strong image quality for the food photos
- + Bold header typography
- + Includes all requested categories
- − Confusing layout logic with repeated headers (Appetizers appears twice and Mains appears twice)
- − Poor text rendering with several overlapping characters
- − A stray image is floating in the center of the text area
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent professional layout with clear visual hierarchy
- + Very clean grid presentation of food photos
- + Good use of color-coded accents for different sections
- − Less variety in food types, showing mostly pizza variations
- − The price points are somewhat nonsensical given the scale
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] is the clear winner as it produces a coherent, professional menu design that looks like a real piece of graphic design. FLUX.2 [klein] 9B struggles with structural logic, repeating several headers and placing images awkwardly over text areas.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Excellent typography with a glowing fire texture in the main title.
- + The starburst design for the price is dynamic and fits the fiery theme well.
- + Great use of motion blur and embers to create a sense of action.
- − The burger is less 'exploded' than the competitor, retaining a mostly stacked shape.
- − The bottom half of the burger looks slightly disconnected from the top half's lighting.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Superior 'exploded' effect with sauce swirls and distinctly suspended layers.
- + Highly detailed food textures, particularly the sesame seed bun and the tomato slices.
- + The 'MAGIC BURGER' text matches the fiery prompt perfectly with actual flame effects.
- − The price starburst looks like a flat graphic sticker rather than an integrated part of the 3D scene.
- − The secondary text 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' is smaller and less impactful than in the other version.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] is the winner for its superior interpretation of the 'exploded' burger, showing more sauce detail and clearly suspended layers. While FLUX.2 [klein] 9B has a better starburst design for the price, the overall composition and food photography quality in the [max] version feel more premium and better aligned with the 'action' prompt.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Excellent chalk texture with realistic smudges and strokes.
- + Highly legible and stylish handwriting that feels authentically human.
- − One minor spelling error at the bottom ('fress' instead of 'fresh').
- − The border is very tightly cropped compared to the other model.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Better atmospheric lighting and overall composition within a cafe environment.
- + Perfect spelling on the bottom line of text.
- + Very consistent alignment and spacing of the menu items.
- − The cursive 'S' in 'Specials' is slightly malformed.
- − Slightly less chalky texture in the handwriting compared to Model A.
Verdict: Both models performed exceptionally well on this complex text rendering task. FLUX.2 [klein] 9B has slightly more authentic chalk texture and human-like variations in the handwriting, but suffers from a small typo. FLUX.2 [max] provides a more complete, well-lit scene with perfect spelling, making it the slightly more polished overall output.
Pose & Character Mashup
Editing“Use Image 1 as the exact pose reference and Image 2 as the character reference. Recreate the person/character from Image 2 in the exact dynamic pose and body position from Image 1. Keep the exact face, hair, clothing style/details, and expression from Image 2. Match the lighting and environment of Image 1. The final image must show the character from Image 2 performing the precise action/pose from Image 1 with perfect anatomy and natural integration.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Excellent adherence to the complex leg-crossing pose from Image 1.
- + Accurately replicates the character details including the scarf, sunglasses, and hairstyle.
- + Faithfully matches the vibrant yellow studio lighting and background colors.
- − The right hand is rendered as a distorted fist without clear fingers.
- − The transition between the neck and the scarf is slightly unnatural due to the head tilt.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + High resolution and realistic skin textures.
- + Captures the character's facial likeness and accessories effectively.
- + Smooth integration of the scarf with the sweatshirt.
- − Fails significantly on the pose, choosing a standard squat instead of the dynamic leg-cross in Image 1.
- − The character is wearing shoes, whereas Image 1 and the prompt implied bare feet or exact pose replication.
- − Lighting is much darker and moodier than the reference Image 1.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [klein] 9B is the clear winner as it successfully followed the difficult instructions to merge the character from Image 2 with the specific dynamic pose from Image 1. FLUX.2 [max] failed to replicate the core pose requirement, providing a generic crouching position instead of the unique crossed-leg balance seen in the reference.
The Reversed Rodeo
Text-to-Image“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Excellent depiction of multiple celestial bodies in the background.
- + Strong dynamic pose with the horse in mid-gallop.
- + High level of rendering detail on the horse's musculature and the spacesuit.
- − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse, not vice versa.
- − Contains distracting gibberish AI-generated text at the bottom.
- − The astronaut's face is overly clear/exposed inside the helmet for a space vacuum.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Beautiful cinematic lighting and lens flare effects.
- + Better celestial background with a coherent galaxy spiral.
- + Effective use of an asteroid as a platform to ground the composition.
- − Failed the negative constraint; the horse is on the bottom, same as Model A.
- − Minor anatomical wonkiness with the horse's rear legs connecting to the asteroid.
Verdict: Both models failed the specific prompt instruction to place the horse on top of the astronaut, instead defaulting to the common trope of an astronaut riding a horse. FLUX.2 [max] is the winner because it lacks the messy generated text found in FLUX.2 [klein] and offers superior cinematic lighting and a more balanced composition.
Outfit Transfer Challenge
Editing“Use Image 1 as the base person. Dress them in the exact elaborate outfit from Image 2 (including all layers, accessories, jewelry, and shoes). Carefully adapt the clothing to the body shape and pose in Image 1 while maintaining realistic fabric behavior, correct proportions, and perfect lighting/shadow matching. Keep the person’s exact face, hair, and background completely unchanged.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Successfully preserved the exact background and person's face from the source image.
- + Included extra jewelry details like the beaded necklace that were not overtly visible in the reference but are creatively interpreted.
- + Maintained the sand texture on the face perfectly.
- − The scarf pattern is slightly thin and less detailed compared to Model B.
- − The lighting on the person's face feels slightly disconnected from the darker clothing.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent pattern matching for the plaid scarf and pea coat style.
- + Superior integration of clothing onto the base person, with natural-looking fabric folds and shadows.
- + Perfectly preserved the small details of the background and the unique vitiligo patterns/sand on the subject.
- − Muddied the white tag area at the bottom of the scarf compared to the reference.
- − The lighting on the sand in the background changed slightly from the original source image.
Verdict: Both models performed exceptionally well at this complex image editing task, preserving the base subject's identity and environment while realistically layering the new outfit. FLUX.2 [max] is the winner because the scarf quality, fabric texture, and structural fit of the coat to the subject's pose were more accurate to Image 2 than FLUX.2 [klein] 9B.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Perfect adherence to character placement with the woman in the back seat.
- + High visual clarity and realistic textures on the capybara's fur and the jacket.
- + Effective use of lighting from the smartphone screen on the passenger's face.
- − The passenger is technically in the passenger seat rather than the 'back seat' as requested.
- − The capybara's paws look slightly like human gloves.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Cinematic lighting and excellent composition showing the side profile of the vehicle.
- + Correctly places the woman in the back seat area.
- − Anatomical failure with the capybara having realistic human hands instead of paws.
- − The taxi interior layout is non-sensical with a headrest floating in the middle of the frame.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [klein] 9B followed the prompt details more accurately, particularly regarding the capybara's paws and the overall clarity of the scene, despite placing the passenger in the front. FLUX.2 [max] produced a more cinematic image but failed significantly on anatomy by giving the capybara human hands and creating a disjointed car interior.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Excellent typography with a bold, legible gothic font
- + Strong adherence to the border request with webs and thorns
- + Cimematic lighting with a prominent moon that adds depth
- − The 'You are invited...' banner is a flat ribbon rather than a scroll banner
- − Tree silhouettes are a bit chunky
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Features a more authentic-looking scroll graphic as requested
- + Detailed textures on the pumpkin and the dusty ground
- + Atmospheric background with distant silhouettes of buildings
- − Typography for the title is slightly less 'epic' and loses clarity in the 'P'
- − The thorns in the border look a bit more like generic scribbles compared to Model A
Verdict: Both models followed the complex prompt extremely well, including all text details accurately. FLUX.2 [klein] 9B is the winner due to its superior composition and more readable, elegant gothic typography which fits the 'invitation' theme better, whereas FLUX.2 [max] has slightly better texture work on the pumpkin and scroll but lacks the overall visual impact of the border and lighting.
Bald man challenge
Image Editing“Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Excellent texture matching the beard
- + Highly realistic integration with the forehead and sideburns
- + Maintains original image quality and background perfectly
- − Hair style is quite wild/unkept compared to a standard groomed look
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Natural volume and density
- + Perfect preservation of original facial features
- + Clean blend with the existing beard
- − The hairline on the left side of the forehead looks slightly sharp
- − Hair texture is a bit softer than the coarse beard texture
Verdict: Both models did an exceptional job of preserving the source image while adding realistic hair. FLUX.2 [klein] 9B is the winner because the hair texture perfectly matches the existing beard hair, creating a more cohesive and believable look, whereas FLUX.2 [max] produced slightly softer hair that contrasts a bit with the facial hair.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Clean, legible typography for both 'JAPAN' and 'SUSHI'.
- + Excellent wood texture on the diorama base.
- + Very high-quality rendering of the sushi ingredients and rice texture.
- − The flag icon is incorrect, resembling the flag of Yemen rather than Japan.
- − The isometric angle is slightly off-center compared to the text.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Correct Japanese flag icon provided in the layout.
- + Perfectly composed isometric diorama with multiple tiers for better presentation.
- + Excellent soft cartoon aesthetic with clean, distinct modeling.
- − Typography is slightly less bold and impactful than the other model's text.
Verdict: While FLUX.2 [klein] 9B produces beautiful textures, it fails a basic prompt requirement by generating the wrong flag. FLUX.2 [max] provides a superior overall composition, follows all instructions including the specific flag icon, and maintains a consistent 3D cartoon aesthetic that perfectly matches the 'miniature diorama' request.
Over-the-top cartoon caricature
Editing“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Successfully incorporates all elements: TV anchor desk, hockey arena background, and dogs in the crowd.
- + Features an expressive, humorous caricature style with exaggerated facial features.
- + The character's face maintains a recognizable link to the source image's features and hair color.
- − The hand grasping the microphone is poorly rendered with an extra digit.
- − The text on the TV monitors and desk is nonsensical.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent clean illustration style with high-quality line work and coloring.
- + Great composition that clearly shows hockey sticks, pucks, scoreboards, and the anchor desk.
- + Maintains the denim shirt from the source image, bridging the edit and the original.
- − The face feels a bit more generic/doll-like and loses some of the specific likeness of the subject.
- − The left hand on the desk is slightly distorted across the papers.
Verdict: Both models followed the instructions exceptionally well, merging the concepts of a TV anchor, hockey, and dogs into a caricature. FLUX.2 [klein] 9B provides a more 'humorous' and exaggerated caricature that better captures the subject's unique facial structure, while FLUX.2 [max] provides a cleaner, more polished illustration with better technical execution of the hockey equipment and environment details.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Vibrant colors and beautiful backlighting
- + Excellent detail on the fur and butterflies
- − Completely missed the baby bunny requirement
- − The cat's front right paw is anatomically merged with the fox's leg
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Successfully included all four requested animals
- + Captures a better sense of motion and playful tumbling
- + Accurate depiction of dew sparkles and soft morning atmosphere
- − The fox's tail transition to white is a bit abrupt
- − The lighting is slightly more muted compared to the first image
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] is the winner because it adhered to the prompt by including the baby bunny, which FLUX.2 [klein] 9B omitted entirely. While both models produced high-quality fur textures and lighting, FLUX.2 [max] achieved a more coherent composition with better anatomy during the 'tumbling' action.
Studio Ghibli Anime Style
Editing“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Excellent Ghibli-esque watercolor aesthetic with clean line work.
- + Strongly captures the Ghibli color palette of soft pastels and lush greens.
- + High source preservation regarding character poses and clothing patterns.
- − Changes the urban street background to a rural countryside, losing the original context.
- − The man's expression is too friendly, losing the humorous 'checking out' look of the original meme.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Perfect preservation of the urban street background and the red bus.
- + Maintains the emotional storytelling of the original meme, including the woman's annoyed expression.
- + Applies a textured, paper-like finish that feels nostalgic.
- − The color palette is a bit washed out/sepia compared to the vibrant soft tones usually associated with Ghibli.
- − Character linework is slightly less defined than Model A.
Verdict: Both models do an excellent job of stylizing the 'Distracted Boyfriend' meme into an illustration. FLUX.2 [klein] 9B produces a more beautiful and 'Ghibli-authentic' painting, but it completely changes the environmental context of the original photo. FLUX.2 [max] is the superior edit because it successfully transforms the style while preserving the specific setting, the background details, and the critical facial expressions that make the source image iconic.
Golden Hour Stroll
Image Editing“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Excellent preservation of the source image's facial features and background composition.
- + Highly symmetrical and aesthetic wind effect on the hair.
- + Consistent distribution of leaves throughout the frame.
- − The brown, dried leaves feel a bit disconnected from the lush green summer background.
- − Hair strands appear slightly stiff and overly uniform.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Naturalistic hair motion that conveys a clear wind direction.
- + The green and yellow leaves match the color palette of the source image much better.
- + Includes motion blur on the foreground leaves to enhance the feeling of speed.
- − Slight alteration to the woman's facial features, making her look a bit older or different than the source.
- − Leaf density is a bit sparse in the background compared to the foreground.
Verdict: Both models successfully added dynamic motion while preserving the core elements of the source. FLUX.2 [klein] 9B is better at source preservation regarding the face, while FLUX.2 [max] provides a more realistic and cohesive artistic result with better-colored leaves and convincing motion blur.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Excellent typography and spelling
- + Stronger visual hierarchy with bold elements
- + Accurate representation of a vector emblem style
- − The 'steam' detail is a bit thick and stylized
- − The circle frame is cut off at the bottom and top
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Elegant, balanced circular composition
- + Very subtle and refined texture
- + Clean, minimalist aesthetic matches the prompt well
- − Typos in the main text ('CAFFÈ FLORIAN' lacks the 'i' and appears as 'FLORAN' or distorted)
- − Steam lines are very thin and lack the 'retro' punch of the other model
Verdict: FLUX.2 [klein] 9B followed the prompt more accurately by rendering the text perfectly, whereas FLUX.2 [max] suffered from spelling errors in the brand name. While FLUX.2 [max] had a more pleasing circular composition, the legibility and execution of the typography in FLUX.2 [klein] 9B make it the superior choice for a logo task.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Features a bold NASA-inspired color palette.
- + Good use of flat-vector style for icons.
- + Included three silhouettes for the crew members.
- − Poor spelling in almost all text fields (e.g., 'AOILLO', 'EARDHT', 'LANDINING').
- − Confusing flowchart layout that does not logically follow the mission steps.
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent typography with significantly fewer spelling errors.
- + Clean, logical step-by-step layout with consistent iconography.
- + Closely followed the specific 6-step progression requested in the prompt.
- − Repeats the header 'Earth Orbit' multiple times on different cards.
- − The color palette is a bit more muted than the 'NASA-inspired' request suggested.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] is the clear winner as it provides a coherent, logical infographic that follows the numbered steps requested. While FLUX.2 [klein] 9B has a nice aesthetic, its text is riddled with misspellings and the layout is disorganized, failing to convey the requested educational sequence.
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