FLUX.2 [max] Black Forest Labs vs Seedream 4.5 ByteDance

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent texture on the red book cover.
• + Highly realistic lighting and shallow depth of field.
• + Accurate cube geometry with clean edges.

• − The blue sphere is relatively large compared to the 'small' descriptor in the prompt.
• − The glass floor of the cube appears to be a mirror rather than clear glass.

Seedream 4.5

• + Follows the 'small' sphere instruction more accurately than model A.
• + Excellent rendering of the plant's visibility and distortion through the glass panes.
• + Realistic refractions on the table surface.

• − The red book lacks the fine grain texture found in Model A.
• − The glass cube edges look slightly less sharp in terms of 3D rendering.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent preservation of the car's exterior and lighting
• + Accurate depiction of the California coastline
• + Maintains the man's distinct hairstyle and clothing patterns

• − The man appears to be floating/poorly integrated into the driver's seat
• − The scale of the driver is slightly too small for the car cabin

Seedream 4.5

• + Perfectly captures the man's facial features and joyful expression
• + Highly realistic integration of the character into the car interior
• + Preserves the specific shoes and cargo pants from the source image

• − The car door is missing its exterior paneling/skin
• − Mechanical issues with the steering wheel and pedals

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent anatomical detail in the hands and face.
• + Superior bike mechanics and realism, including individual spokes and raindrops on surfaces.
• + Naturalistic lighting and high-quality asphalt texture with realistic puddles.

• − Motion blur on passing cars is less pronounced than requested.
• − Composition is very clean, missing the 'imperfect framing' request slightly.

Seedream 4.5

• + Strong implementation of motion blur from passing traffic.
• + Features a direct gaze that feels candid and emotionally resonant.
• + Good use of warm light reflections on the wet pavement.

• − Poor anatomical details, with the hands appearing distorted and fused with the wrench.
• − The bicycle chain and wheel mechanics are structurally nonsensical.
• − The overall image has a slightly painterly/soft texture compared to the photorealistic requirement.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent engraving detail on the metal armor
• + Realistic texture on the leather straps and frayed cloth underlayer
• + High fidelity skin texture and fine hair strands

• − The scars look a bit painted on rather than integrated into the skin
• − The pose is slightly more stiff compared to image B

Seedream 4.5

• + Exceptional lighting with golden torchlight reflecting beautifully across the face and metal
• + Superior skin integration of scars and dirt
• + More expressive and lifelike eyes with complex iris patterns

• − The beads in the hair are slightly more generic in placement

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Successfully included all requested sections: appetizers, pizza, and mains.
• + Excellent use of a colorful photo grid as requested.
• + Highly professional layout that resembles a real, usable menu.

Seedream 4.5

• + Clean, minimalist aesthetic with clear vibrant accents.
• + Legible bold sans-serif headers.
• + High-quality, appetizing food photography.

• − Failed to provide a 'photo grid', instead using only three large images.
• − Text content is repetitive and lacks much variation (e.g. 'Restaurant', 'Festaurant' under mains).
• − Layout feels a bit too sparse for a functional menu.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent text legibility and clean graphic design.
• + High photographic realism in the textures of the ingredients.
• + Balanced composition that fills the frame effectively.

Seedream 4.5

• + Stronger sense of motion with dynamic blurring and diagonal composition.
• + Superior fiery effects on the text and starburst, matching the prompt better.
• + Creative interactivity between ingredients, like the cheese stretching between layers.

• − The 'MAGIC BURGER' text slightly crowds the top of the frame.
• − The bottom bun looks slightly flat compared to the other high-detail ingredients.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Perfect text accuracy and spelling for all menu items.
• + Extremely realistic chalk texture with smudges and natural dust visible on the board.
• + Consistent cursive-based handwriting style that looks authentic.

• − The lighting creates a slight glare that makes some text less legible.
• − Text layout is a bit condensed toward the bottom.

Seedream 4.5

• + Excellent readability with high contrast text.
• + Accurately captures the 'cozy café' background atmosphere requested.
• + Nice variation in letter size as requested.

• − Repetitive error where 'Risotto - $24' is written twice for the first item.
• − The handwriting style looks a bit more like a digital brush than actual chalk.
• − Minor spelling/punctuation artifacts in the footer text.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent character preservation for the face, hair, and sunglasses
• + Matches the studio lighting and vibrant yellow background from Tone 1
• + Accurately replicates the scarf pattern and clothing details

• − Failed to match the dynamic pose from Image 1, resulting in a generic crouching stance
• − Poor leg anatomy with a floating/disjointed right leg
• − Lower hand is missing and replaced with a blurry artifact

Seedream 4.5

• + Successfully replicates the specific arm angles and head tilt from the reference pose
• + Maintains high fidelity for the character's clothing and scarf details
• + Cleaner overall composition with more natural foot placement on the ottoman

• − The right foot shows anatomical issues with toe arrangement
• − The face and sunglasses are slightly more stylized compared to the source image than Model A

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent attention to the anatomical details of the horse and spacesuit texture.
• + Creative use of a floating asteroid as a pedestal to enhance the 'cinematic' feel.
• + The galaxy background is sharp and realistically rendered.

• − Failed the specific spatial instruction; the astronaut is riding the horse, not the 'horse on top'.

Seedream 4.5

• + Dynamic composition with a more vibrant, surreal color palette in the nebula.
• + Strong cinematic lighting with golden reflections on the visor.

• − Failed the specific spatial instruction; the astronaut is riding the horse.
• − The hand salute and reins interaction looks physically awkward.
• − The horse's back legs blend into the background inconsistently.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent preservation of the subject's facial features and hair pattern.
• + Very accurate replication of the scarf pattern, jewelry, and coat details.
• + Consistent lighting and color grading across the entire image.

• − The person's hands and skin tone on the arms do not match the vitiligo patterns from the source image.
• − The background is slightly more blurred compared to the original source.

Seedream 4.5

• + Successfully keeps the skin vitiligo pattern visible on the stomach area.
• + High fidelity to the original background and lighting colors.
• + Maintains the subject's identity and hair details well.

• − The clothing layering is nonsensical, with the shirt appearing to be cut out to show the stomach.
• − The pose change is awkward, making the head look slightly misaligned with the new torso position.
• − Fails to include the blue-toned jeans properly, opting for a dark shirt extending down.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent photorealistic textures of the jacket and fur
• + Superior lighting and depth of field consistent with a DSLR camera
• + Realistic side-on composition that feels more cinematic

• − The capybara has human-like legs and wears trousers, which wasn't requested
• − The capybara is wearing gloves, obscuring the requested paws

Seedream 4.5

• + Very accurate interpretation of 'both front paws on the steering wheel'
• + Captures the bored, normal expression of the businesswoman perfectly
• + Explicitly includes 'TAXI' text on the cap as requested by the theme

• − Lower overall visual fidelity and slightly muddy textures compared to FLUX
• − The capybara's head shape and eyes look slightly less natural

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent adherence to the 'parchment' and 'thorn border' instructions.
• + Strong typographic hierarchy with an elegant gothic font for the title.
• + Superior background detail including subtle cathedral-like silhouettes and mist.

• − The thorn border is a bit heavy-handed, covering some background elements.

Seedream 4.5

• + Clean, readable text for the event details.
• + Balanced composition with the jack-o-lantern as a clear focal point.
• + Good atmospheric lighting on the twisted trees.

• − Missed the 'dark parchment' texture request completely.
• − The thorns are depicted as modern barbed wire rather than organic twisted thorns.
• − Text for 'You are invited...' is inside a flat ribbon rather than a 'scroll banner' as requested.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent realism in hair texture and stray strands
• + Highly natural integration with existing sideburns and beard
• + Perfectly preserves original lighting and background

• − The volume of the hair is perhaps slightly exaggerated for a 'natural' request

Seedream 4.5

• + Successfully adds a full head of hair that fits the head shape well
• + Maintains facial features and clothing accurately

• − The hairline transition is slightly blurry and lacks fine detail
• − Hair texture appears somewhat soft and painted compared to the original beard

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Perfectly nails the clean, soft cartoon 3D aesthetic with refined textures.
• + Excellent composition with a multi-tiered diorama base that feels more structured.
• + Very clean and professional text rendering with accurate spacing and an integrated flag icon.

• − The wooden board has a minor visual seam/glitch running through the center left.

Seedream 4.5

• + High-detail textures on the sushi, particularly the rice grains and salmon marbling.
• + Solid adherence to the text prompts and isometric perspective.

• − The diorama base has a rough, sandy texture that conflicts with the 'soft refined' request.
• − Depth of field is a bit shallow, causing significant blurring at the front and back corners of the base.
• − Graphic elements at the top feel less integrated into the overall scene compared to Model A.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Successfully incorporates all elements (hockey, dogs, anchor) into a cohesive illustration style.
• + Creative interpretation with dogs as co-anchors and players in the background.
• + Strong adherence to the 'caricature' and 'humorous' aspects of the prompt.

• − Completely loses the likeness and photographic realism of the source person in favor of a 2D cartoon style.
• − Background from source image is entirely replaced.

Seedream 4.5

• + Excellent preservation of the subject's facial features while applying a classic big-head caricature effect.
• + High visual quality and realistic rendering of the desk, equipment, and dog.
• + Maintains the background setting and clothing from the source image remarkably well.

• − The scale of the hands is slightly too small even for a caricature.
• − The hockey stick and gloves look a bit like clips-ons at the edge of the frame.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent preservation of the original person's face and clothing details.
• + Realistic wind-blown hair effect that maintains hair texture.
• + High resolution and clarity consistent with the source image.

• − The flying leaves look somewhat static and lack motion blur.
• − A slight artifact appears on the woman's left hand (extra finger/distorted pose).

Seedream 4.5

• + Strong sense of movement with motion-blurred leaves in the foreground.
• + Effective dynamic hair effect that flows outward naturally.
• + Lighting is adjusted to feel more 'energetic' and sunny.

• − The woman's face has been significantly altered from the source image.
• − Proportions of the legs and the dog's position have shifted slightly.
• − Lower overall sharpness compared to the original and Model A.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Perfect adherence to text, including the grave accent on 'Caffè'.
• + Clean, professional vector style with sophisticated typography.
• + Balanced composition with a subtle parchment texture.

• − The 'Est. 1720' text is slightly off-center within the banner.

Seedream 4.5

• + Bold, clear design suitable for high-visibility signage.
• + Accurate spelling and date inclusion.
• + Good use of negative space for the cloche silhouette.

• − The banner is a flat rectangular bar with detached tail ends, which lacks structural logic.
• − The spacing and rotation of the letters in 'Florian' are slightly uneven.

FLUX.2 [max]

• + Excellent text rendering with almost perfect spelling.
• + Included creative astronaut icons that go beyond the base prompt.
• + Strong adherence to the NASA-inspired color palette.

• − The sequence of steps is illogical, jumping from Earth Orbit to Lunar Orbit and then back to Translunar.
• − Iconography for the Translunar step features a strange arc that doesn't clearly represent the concept.

Seedream 4.5

• + Perfect chronological ordering of the six requested steps.
• + Very clean, professional infographic layout with numbered markers.
• + Excellent Saturn V and Lunar Module icons that look authentic to the mission.

• − The 'Descent' icon shows a satellite instead of a descending lunar module.
• − Spelling of Tranquility is missing a letter ('Tranquility' vs 'Tranquillity' or 'Tranquility' vs 'Tranquiity' in A).