FLUX.2 [pro] Black Forest Labs vs Vidu Q2 ShengShu Technology

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Photorealistic materials and lighting.
• + Clean and minimalist composition.
• + Excellent rendering of glass refraction and reflections.

• − The plant is heavily blurred by shallow depth of field, making it less 'visible through the glass' as requested.

Vidu Q2

• + Strong adherence to all spatial instructions.
• + The plant is clearly visible through the glass panels.
• + Vibrant colors and high detail on the wood grain.

• − The book appears to overlap or clip into the glass edge slightly.
• − The lighting on the cube edges is a bit harsh and lacks the subtlety of the other model.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent preservation of the car's original design and perspective.
• + Accurately represents the man from the source image, including his hairstyle and plaid coat.
• + High visual realism with convincing motion blur on the road and wheels.

• − The man is slightly small in the frame, tucked deep behind the steering wheel.

Vidu Q2

• + Good composition that captures the iconic California coastline aesthetic.
• + Strong lighting integration on the car to match the outdoor environment.

• − Failed to preserve the man's identity, completely changing his face and removing his signature hairstyle.
• − Distorted the car's perspective, making the front end look unnaturally elongated and wide compared to the source.
• − The car's wheels and grille details are less sharp and professionally rendered than the source.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent photographic composition with a realistic 50mm shallow depth of field effect.
• + Natural-looking skin textures and realistic lighting for a rainy city environment.
• + Strong adherence to the 'imperfect framing' and 'candid' aspects of the prompt.

• − The bike chain and gear group set have some minor structural inconsistencies upon close inspection.

Vidu Q2

• + Includes a detailed close-up of the man's hands working on the bike.
• + High level of detail on the wear and tear of the red bicycle frames.

• − Major structural failure with the bicycle, creating a 'phantom' front wheel and fork attached to nothing.
• − Failed to create the 'motion blur from passing cars' as the background car is frozen in time.
• − The man's anatomy in the upper right is poorly integrated into the frame.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent adherence to the 'beads in hair' prompt with multiple colorful beads visible
• + Highly realistic skin textures with convincing dirt and well-rendered scars
• + Warm, immersive lighting that accurately reflects off the metal and leather

• − The composition is a bit tight on the face, cutting off part of the armor's silhouette

Vidu Q2

• + Great display of the ornate engraved armor and leather strap infrastructure
• + Strong composition and sense of scale with a wider portrait view
• + Clean and cinematic aesthetic

• − Missing the 'hair braided with small beads' detail, featuring only one or two metallic clasps
• − Skin appears slightly too smooth and clean for a 'battle-worn' description compared to Model A

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent typography with legible bold sans-serif fonts
• + Clean, professional logical layout following the menu hierarchy prompt
• + High-quality, realistic food photography photography

• − Confusing item placement, such as 'Grilled Chicken' appearing under both Appetizers and Mains

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully incorporates colorful accents and a grid layout
• + Matches the 'casual dining' vibe with vibrant colors

• − Poor text rendering with many nonsensical characters and typos
• − Messy composition with overlapping text and graphics
• − Photos lack the professional clarity of a real menu

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent typography with a realistic fiery glow effect.
• + Superior photorealistic textures on the bottom bun and meat patties.
• + Clean composition with a professional advertising layout.

• − The 'exploded' effect is slightly more static compared to the requested motion.

Vidu Q2

• + High energy and sense of motion with the fiery background.
• + Vibrant colors that make the food look appetizing.

• − Failed to render the Euro symbol correctly, using a stylized 'E' instead.
• − The text rendering is slightly less integrated into the 3D space than Model A.
• − The background flame details are a bit messy and distract from the product.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Perfect text rendering with zero spelling errors across the entire board.
• + Excellent chalk texture with realistic dusty residue and varying opacity.
• + High prompt adherence for both cursive styling and specific menu items.

• − The slate board edges look slightly sharp/digitally cut against the wall background.

Vidu Q2

• + Excellent variety in chalk color (slight yellow/white mix) and hand-drawn feel.
• + Good composition with a more expressive, artistic handwriting style.

• − Major spelling errors in almost every line, such as 'Truffe Musshoom' and 'Octopd'.
• − Fails to complete the specific phrases requested in the prompt, trailing off into gibberish at the bottom.
• − Incorrect pricing and garbled symbols for the final item.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent character facial recreation from Image 2.
• + Accurately recreates the clothing details including the scarf and sweatshirt text.
• + Good integration of the character into the lighting and background of Image 1.

• − Failed to replicate the specific crossed-leg pose from Image 1, opting for a crouching squat instead.
• − The anatomy of the right hand is slightly distorted.

Vidu Q2

• + Almost perfectly replicates the complex crossed-leg pose from Image 1.
• + Excellent preservation of the character's facial features and sunglasses from Image 2.
• + High visual clarity and sharp rendering of fine details like the scarf tassels.

• − The right hand has an unnatural number of fingers/distorted shape.
• − The right foot has anatomical anomalies (double big toe/six toes).

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Successfully followed the difficult spatial prompt of the horse being on top
• + High cinematic quality with realistic space backgrounds and globe detailing
• + Interesting surreal interpretation where characters are merged via transparency or layering

• − The visual layering creates some confusing anatomy where the horse and astronaut merge
• − The 'riding' aspect is more abstract than literal

Vidu Q2

• + Vibrant, cosmic colors that match a surreal theme
• + Clean character rendering without anatomical merging

• − Failed the core prompt instruction to put the horse on top of the astronaut
• − Standard composition that ignores the 'not vice versa' constraint
• − Less realistic or cinematic lighting compared to the competition

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Exceptional photorealism and lighting, especially the reflections on the window and raindrops.
• + Highly detailed fur texture and realistic car dashboard components.
• + Superior depth of field and color grading that feels cinematic.

• − The capybara's hands/paws look slightly like human hands in gloves rather than natural paws.

Vidu Q2

• + Excellent composition that clearly shows both characters in a balanced frame.
• + Very accurate adherence to the 'bored expression' of the businesswoman.
• + Great rendering of the capybara's paws on the steering wheel.

• − The image has a slightly 'plastic' or digital look compared to the photorealism of the competition.
• − The bokeh in the background looks a bit more generic and less like a real camera lens.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Perfect text rendering for all requested details and dates.
• + Sophisticated cinematic lighting and moody atmosphere that fits the gothic theme.
• + High resolution with clean, professional composition.

• − The thorns and webs are somewhat subtle within the dark border.

Vidu Q2

• + Good inclusion of tangled thorns and distinct parchment texture.
• + Captures the vintage aesthetic well with the brightened paper contrast.

• − Numerous spelling errors in the title and banner text.
• − Incorrect date (2025 instead of 2026) and mangled clock time.
• − Artifacts present around the border where the parchment meets the background.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Successfully adds thick, natural hair.
• + Preserves the overall color and background perfectly.
• + Maintains the ear geometry well.

• − Significantly alters the person's face, making them look like a younger/different individual.
• − The hair texture is slightly soft and lacks high-resolution detail.

Vidu Q2

• + Excellent preservation of the original person's facial features and identity.
• + Hair texture and lighting are very realistic and well-integrated.
• + Perfectly followed the instruction to preserve the original face.

• − Small artifact on the left side of the hair where it meets the temple.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent adherence to all prompt requirements including hockey, dogs, and tv anchor desk.
• + Clean, vibrant cartoon style that effectively functions as a caricature.
• + Preserves the likeness and hair color of the original person while adapting it to the style.

• − The hands are simplified and a bit generic in their posing.
• − The dogs are more generic cartoon animals rather than detailed caricatures.

Vidu Q2

• + Strong preservation of the source image clothing, specifically the denim jacket and black shirt.
• + High level of detail in the dogs, including a jersey on the small dog.
• + Effective integration of the hockey rink theme into the desk and background.

• − Anatomy issues with the hand holding the microphone, showing an extra-long, distorted finger.
• − The facial structure feels more like a filter than a caricature, losing some of the humorous exaggeration requested.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Exceptional fur texture and realistic eye reflections
• + Beautiful soft bokeh and delicate lighting that balances the subjects
• + Anatomically correct animals that interact naturally with each other

• − The animals are sitting still rather than 'chasing and tumbling' as requested

Vidu Q2

• + Better captures the action of 'tumbling' and 'chasing' described in the prompt
• + Vibrant, high-contrast colors that feel very joyful
• + Includes visible god rays from the sunrise

• − Noticeable anatomical issues including a puppy with an extra limb/awkward merger and a kitten with a distorted tail
• − Visual quality is lower with some oversaturation and less realistic fur texture

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Captures the Studio Ghibli aesthetic perfectly with soft watercolor textures and muted pastel tones
• + Strongly adheres to the 'warm, nostalgic' prompt through paper-like grain and gentle lighting
• + Preserves the iconic composition and expressions of the source image while fully translating it into a hand-painted look

• − The face of the man is slightly less expressive/surprised than the source image

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully translates the scene into a clean anime style with vibrant colors
• + Preserves the characters' identities and clothing details very accurately

• − The lighting and colors feel a bit too harsh and digital for a Ghibli-inspired request
• − Lacks the specific hand-painted, soft texture requested in the prompt
• − Does not achieve the requested 'nostalgic' or 'dreamy' mood

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent hair physics showing a strong, bilateral wind effect.
• + Significant clothing motion with the denim jacket flapping open.
• + High source preservation with very few changes to the original face or background.

• − The flying leaves look somewhat static and lack motion blur.
• − The leaves added are quite large and sometimes distract from the subject.

Vidu Q2

• + Adds a large quantity of leaves providing a sense of volume.
• + Hair motion is natural and follows a single wind direction.
• + Maintains the likeness and environment of the source image perfectly.

• − Motion effect on the hair is more subtle compared to Model A.
• − Clothing remains completely static, failing to convey the full 'energetic' feel requested.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent text rendering with no spelling errors.
• + Clean vector emblem style with appropriate minimalist shading.
• + Perfect adherence to all prompt elements including the banner and date.

• − The accent on the 'E' in 'Caffè' is slightly stylized as a dot, though still readable.

Vidu Q2

• + Matches the warm brown and cream color scheme well.
• + Good use of subtle texture on the background.

• − Significant spelling errors and garbled text (e.g., 'Caffe Farmiin', 'Esttt').
• − The cloche handle is poorly integrated with the steam.
• − Lacks the minimalist, clean vector finish requested in the prompt.

FLUX.2 [pro]

• + Excellent typography rendering for main headers and astronaut names.
• + Strong adherence to the requested flat-vector infographic style.
• + Clear, logical visual flow from top to bottom representing the mission phases.

• − The rocket icon more closely resembles a shuttle than a Saturn V.
• − Missed some specific step headers like 'Lunar Orbit' and 'Landing' in the text sections.

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully included stylized iconography for all requested stages.
• + Follows the NASA-inspired color palette effectively.

• − Significant text rendering failures (e.g., 'ALFONCH', 'Laup 1').
• − Included five astronaut icons instead of three, violating the historical context of Apollo 11.
• − The layout is cluttered and the iconography is less professional than Model A.