HiDream AI's 17B parameter text-to-image model using sparse diffusion transformer with mixture of experts, achieving state-of-the-art image generation quality with strong prompt following
Settled by community votes across 16 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
HiDream I1 Full
#60 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Wan 2.7 Pro
#37 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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Excellent depiction of soft window light and shadows
- + Beautiful photorealistic rendering of the glass and wooden texture
- + Accurately represents the blue sphere inside the cube
- − The sphere is floating unnaturally in the center of the cube
- − The glass cube has some geometric inconsistencies on the left side
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Highly detailed plant textures (fern) with clear visibility through the glass
- + Realistic placement of the sphere resting on the bottom of the cube
- + Superior rendering of the wooden table grain and the book
- − The cube thickness appears a bit inconsistent at the seams
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt instructions perfectly, including all requested objects and lighting. Wan 2.7 Pro is the preferred winner because it handles physics more realistically (the sphere is resting rather than floating) and the overall image sharpness and plant detail are superior to HiDream I1 Full.
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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Strong cinematic atmosphere and color grading
- + Effective shallow depth of field
- + Detailed reflections on the pavement
- − Anatomical errors with the man's legs merging into the bicycle structure
- − The bicycle has nonsensical geometry and missing components
- − Lacks the requested 'imperfect framing' and 'motion blur'
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Exceptional realism and natural skin textures
- + More accurate bicycle mechanical details (chains, gears, handlebars)
- + Better adherence to 'candid' and 'imperfect framing' with a wider, documentary-style shot
- − Rain is barely visible as vertical streaks
- − Missing the requested 'motion blur' for passing cars
- − Reflections on the ground are slightly less pronounced than requested
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner for its superior realism and anatomical correctness; the man and the bicycle are grounded naturally in the environment. HiDream I1 Full has a beautiful cinematic look but suffers from significant AI artifacts where the subject's legs and the bike frame fuse together in a physically impossible way.
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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Strong presence with intense facial expression and lifelike eyes
- + Excellent engraving details on the armor and leather straps
- + High-contrast lighting creates a dramatic, atmospheric effect
- − The scars appear somewhat artificial and overly red
- − The hair beads are less distinct than in Model B
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Exceptional realism in skin texture and subtle, natural scarring
- + Very clear and detailed beads woven into the braids
- + Superior lighting and bokeh effect that integrated with the environment
- − The gaze is slightly off-center compared to the direct eye contact requested in a close portrait
- − The armor engraving is slightly less intricate than in Model A
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, but Wan 2.7 Pro stands out for its superior lifelike skin texture and more natural integration of details like scars and hair beads. While HiDream I1 Full provides a more dramatic and intense portrait with highly detailed engraving, Wan 2.7 Pro feels more like a real photograph.
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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Strong heading legibility with bold sans-serif fonts
- + Clean white background exactly as requested
- + Large, clear food photography
- − Repetitive food photos (all images are pizzas)
- − Very basic layout lacking descriptive text or branding
- − Nonsense prices and gibberish text in small print
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent professional grid layout with diverse food categories
- + Readable menu item names and realistic pricing
- + Comprehensive branding including social icons, QR code, and address
- − The menu is shown as an object on a table rather than a flat digital file
- − Slightly less 'minimalist' due to the high density of information
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner as it creates a functional, aesthetically pleasing menu with diverse food items and realistic graphic design elements. While HiDream I1 Full follows the minimalist prompt, it fails on diversity by showing four different pizzas for three different categories and lacks the professional polish of a real menu design.
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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Clean wood frame and good overall clarity.
- + Includes an artistic chalk drawing of a coffee cup.
- − Completely failed to follow the text prompt, generating gibberish instead of the requested menu items.
- − The text style looks more like a digital font than natural handwriting.
- − The date format ignores the specific inclusion requested.
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent prompt adherence, accurately rendering all requested text and prices.
- + Realistic chalk texture with natural variations and smudges on the board.
- + Great composition that fits the 'cozy café' aesthetic with background elements.
- − The cursive for the title is relatively simple rather than 'elegant'.
- − Slightly cut off at the very top edge of the board.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner as it perfectly captured the specific menu items and date requested in the prompt, whereas HiDream I1 Full generated a board filled with illegible gibberish. Model B also provides a much more authentic chalk texture and a cohesive café atmosphere.
The Reversed Rodeo
Text-to-Image“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”
AI Judge Analysis
HiDream I1 Full
- + Dynamic, cinematic composition with a sense of motion
- + Good integration of light and shadow reflecting off the spacesuit
- + Strong surreal atmosphere with the horse's pose and flowing mane
- − The horse's front legs exhibit anatomical distortion
- − The background clouds feel a bit blurry and less defined
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + High level of detail in the horse's musculature and the astronaut's suit
- + Sharp, clear rendering of the background planets and starfield
- + Better anatomical consistency in the horse's posture
- − The composition is a bit static and less 'cinematic' than Model A
- − The inclusion of many tiny floating spheres feels a bit cluttered
Verdict: Both models successfully followed the prompt, placing the astronaut on top of the horse in space. HiDream I1 Full offers a more artistic and cinematic feel with better lighting, while Wan 2.7 Pro provides higher technical detail and anatomical accuracy. Wan 2.7 Pro is slightly preferred for its overall clarity and more coherent composition.
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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Excellent character expressions, specifically the capybara's professional look and the woman's bored engagement with her phone.
- + High-quality texture on the capybara's fur and the passenger's coat.
- + Good lighting consistency with the nighttime taxi theme.
- − The passenger appears to be sitting in the front seat next to the driver rather than the back seat.
- − The capybara's paws are rendered as human-like hairy hands rather than actual capybara paws.
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Successfully places the passenger in the back seat as requested.
- + Realistic city environment visible through the window.
- + Correct jacket and hat attire for the driver.
- − The driver's paws are extremely long and human-like, which is anatomically unsettling.
- − The passenger's phone is awkwardly merged with her hand.
- − The composition is slightly cramped, with the passenger's face very close to the driver's seat.
Verdict: Both models captured the surreal nature of the prompt well, but HiDream I1 Full produced a more aesthetically pleasing image with better lighting and textures. While Wan 2.7 Pro correctly placed the passenger in the back seat, HiDream I1 Full's superior rendering of the characters' expressions and the general photographic quality makes it the stronger image despite the composition error.
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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Features a bold and clear jack-o-lantern center-piece
- + Successfully captures a spooky, high-contrast gothic aesthetic
- − Text rendering is poor with significant spelling errors in the date and bottom details
- − The banner text is incomplete and missing the full title requested
- − Layout feels a bit cluttered with large black bats overlapping the title
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent text rendering, including accurate dates and locations
- + Sophisticated composition with a detailed border and atmospheric lighting
- + High adherence to all prompt elements including the specific banner text and moody sky
- − The 'Halloween Party Invitation' text is slightly cropped at the top
- − The aesthetic leans more towards a storybook illustration than a vintage parchment poster
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner due to its superior ability to render complex text instructions and maintain legibility across all required fields. While HiDream I1 Full has a strong visual style, it fails significantly on the textual requirements, producing gibberish for the date and location. Wan 2.7 Pro captures the refined, 'polished' look requested in the prompt with much higher detail and accuracy.
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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Attempts to add hair length in the back.
- − Fails completely to preserve the identity and features of the subject.
- − Changes the entire background and environment.
- − Adds nonsensical artifacts like a black object protruding from the mouth.
- − Does not provide a full head of hair as requested, leaving the top bald.
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Perfectly preserves the subject's facial features and glasses.
- + Maintains the original background and lighting exactly.
- + Provides realistic hair texture and a natural-looking hairline that matches the beard.
- − The hair on the very top left edge has a slight digital sharpness compared to the natural blur of the background.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully applied the edit while keeping the original image's integrity perfectly intact. HiDream I1 Full failed the task entirely, generating a different person in a different location with bizarre visual artifacts and without a full head of 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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Excellent 3D miniature diorama feel with a clear raised base
- + Very clean, bold text rendering
- + Adheres well to the 45-degree isometric composition
- − Missed the request for a small flag icon
- − The rice grain texture is a bit large and repetitive
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Perfect adherence to all prompt elements including the flag icon
- + Superior material rendering with realistic subsurface scattering on the fish
- + Highly refined textures and sophisticated typography
- − The white plate is slightly clipped at the bottom of the frame
- − Perspective on the text at the top is flat compared to the 3D scene
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro followed all instructions including the specific request for a flag icon and provided much higher quality material textures for the sushi. While HiDream I1 Full created a very clean isometric diorama, Wan 2.7 Pro's execution of the 'refined textures' and 'realistic PBR materials' was significantly better.
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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Maintains the facial features and denim jacket from the source image quite well.
- + Includes a television screen in the background showing a hockey scene.
- + The caricature style is polished and captures an exaggerated personality.
- − The dog appears to be morphing out of her shoulder/chest area in a nonsensical way.
- − Missing clear hockey elements other than the small blurred screen behind her.
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellently incorporates all prompt elements including dogs, a news studio setting, and a hockey stick microphone.
- + The caricature style is very 'exaggerated and humorous' as requested.
- + The dogs wearing hockey jerseys is a creative and high-effort interpretation.
- − Loss of likeness to the source image face compared to Model A.
- − The background studio lighting and environment feel a bit generic compared to the original setting.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro followed the complex multi-part prompt much better than HiDream I1 Full, successfully integrating 'dog love', 'hockey', and 'TV anchor' into a cohesive caricature, whereas HiDream I1 Full mostly ignored the hockey requirement. While HiDream I1 Full preserved the original woman's face better, Wan 2.7 Pro delivered a much more creative and complete thematic response.
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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Features a very vibrant, saturated color palette that feels joyful.
- + Excellent 'gold rays' and lighting effects that create a magical atmosphere.
- + The fur texture on the puppy is very soft and appealing.
- − Failed to include the requested baby bunny.
- − Included two kittens instead of one kitten and one bunny.
- − The look is more like an illustrative CGI render than 'hyper-photorealistic'.
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Successfully included all four requested animals: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox.
- + Better adherence to the 'tumbling' and 'playful' action described in the prompt.
- + Achieved a more realistic photographic style with natural lighting and dew sparkles.
- − The fox kit's anatomy looks slightly distorted in its seated/pouncing pose.
- − The lighting on the kitten's face is a bit harsh compared to the background.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner as it followed the complex prompt instructions perfectly, including the specific list of four different animals. HiDream I1 Full failed to include the bunny and leaned into a more artificial, stylized aesthetic, whereas Wan 2.7 Pro captured the requested photorealism and dynamic action of the scene.
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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Excellent adherence to Ghibli-specific character designs and facial structures
- + Creates a vibrant, imaginative background that feels like a film still
- + Strong thematic colors and nostalgic lighting
- − Low source preservation as character features are completely changed
- − The man is smiling instead of showing the original's 'distracted' expression
- − Relationship between characters is slightly altered in mood
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Perfect source preservation of the original poses and facial expressions
- + Excellent watercolor hand-painted texture
- + Maintains the exact composition and narrative of the 'Distracted Boyfriend' meme
- − Character designs are more Western illustration than Ghibli-specific anime style
- − Background is very sparse compared to the promised 'dreamy background'
Verdict: HiDream I1 Full successfully captures the specific stylistic DNA of Studio Ghibli, transforming the image into a high-quality anime still, though it loses the exact likenesses of the people in the photo. Wan 2.7 Pro excels at preserving the original meme's details and expressions while applying a beautiful hand-painted watercolor effect, but it lacks the iconic character design elements that define the Ghibli style. HiDream is the preferred choice for a true 'visual transformation,' while Wan is better for an 'artistic filter' on the original content.
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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Strong sense of movement and energy
- + Successfully adds leaves and flowing hair
- − Completely fails to preserve the source image subject, background, and dog
- − Changes the art style and model likeness entirely
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent source preservation, keeping the subject and environment almost identical
- + Perfectly executes the edit instructions while maintaining consistency
- + Adds wind-blown hair and leaves naturally
- − A few leaves appear slightly flat or poorly integrated with the lighting
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully follows the editing instructions while perfectly preserving the person, dog, and background from the original photo. HiDream I1 Full failed the image editing task by generating an entirely new image that only vaguely resembles the original scene, losing the dog and changing the subject's identity.
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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Strong minimalist vector aesthetic
- + Clean typography in the 'Est. 1720' banner
- + Simple and effective use of warm brown and cream tones
- − Completely missed the primary text requirement 'Caffè Florian'
- − The cloche design is odd, appearing as a cutout for a coffee cup rather than a solid dome
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Successfully included the main brand name 'Caffè Florian' (with minor typo 'Florion')
- + Excellent vintage illustrative style with fine cross-hatching detail
- + Sophisticated composition with a full circular emblem and banner
- − Spelling error in the main text ('Florion' instead of 'Florian')
- − Cloche looks more like a cake stand or serving tray than a traditional dome
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner despite a small spelling error, as it actually attempted the main brand name requested in the prompt. HiDream I1 Full followed the minimalist style well but failed on the core requirement of including the restaurant name, and its cloche interpretation was less visually coherent.
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
HiDream I1 Full
- + Captures the bold, flat-vector aesthetic and requested color palette effectively.
- + Large, legible main title text.
- − Only provides 4 out of the 6 requested steps.
- − Contains nonsensical text placeholders like 'UNG' and 'UNLY'.
- − Iconography is inconsistent, featuring a space shuttle-style craft instead of a Saturn V or Lunar Module.
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Follows all 6 requested steps in a logical vertical sequence.
- + Includes high-quality supporting details and accurate historical data points.
- + Maintains excellent layout consistency and clear iconography for every stage.
- − One minor spelling error in 'DESCRIPT' (Descent).
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner as it accurately follows the complex 6-step sequence specified in the prompt with high informational density and clean vector aesthetics. HiDream I1 Full fails to complete the requested steps and uses incorrect iconography that does not match the historical Apollo 11 mission.
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