Qwen Image 2.0 Pro Alibaba Recraft V4 Recraft AI

Settled by community votes across 9 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

22.8 arena score

#31 of 62 in Text-to-Image

Skill signature · Text-to-Image

Recraft V4

25.6 arena score

#11 of 62 in Text-to-Image

Vote tally

Where the votes landed

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

100.0%

win rate

Ties

0.0%

Recraft V4

0.0%

win rate

100.0% 0.0% ties 0.0%

Shared challenges 9

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

Recraft V4

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Excellent depiction of thin, clear glass with sharp edges.
+ Realistic soft lighting from the window side.
+ Better spatial composition with the plant clearly positioned behind and visible through the glass.

− The blue sphere looks a bit like matte foam rather than a glass or polished marble.
− The back edge of the cube has a slight reflection artifact that looks like a mirror.

Recraft V4

+ Beautiful material rendering of the blue glass sphere.
+ Very realistic texture on the aged red book.
+ Accurate refraction and reflection on the table surface.

− The cube looks more like a thick block with an internal cavity rather than a hollow glass cube.
− The perspective of the cube's top surface appears slightly skewed under the book.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the spatial instructions more accurately, creating a believable hollow cube with a plant positioned behind it. Recraft V4 produced much higher quality textures and materials, particularly for the blue sphere and the vintage book, but the cube itself feels less like a 'cube' and more like a solid block of crystal.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

Recraft V4

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Excellent typography with a glowing, fiery effect that matches the prompt perfectly.
+ Crisp, photorealistic texture on the patty, seeds, and vegetables.
+ Symmetrical and balanced composition ideal for a formal advertisement.

− The 'exploded' effect is very vertical and static, lacking a strong sense of dynamic motion.
− The starburst element looks a bit like a flat clip-art overlay compared to the rest of the 3D scene.

Recraft V4

+ Dynamic composition with a strong sense of mid-air suspension and 'exploded' motion.
+ High-quality text rendering with a stylized fiery font.
+ Realistic lighting and shadows across the individual burger components.

− The fiery background is less prominent and atmospheric than the other model.
− The top bun is slightly distorted, showing an unusual angle relative to the rest of the stack.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro produces a more polished and professional-looking advertisement with superior typography and lighting effects. Recraft V4 captures the 'exploded' motion and dynamic layout better, but the overall presentation in Qwen Image 2.0 Pro feels more cohesive as a finished marketing piece.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

Recraft V4

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AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Excellent chalk texture with realistic smudging and dusting on the board.
+ Strong handwriting mimicry with natural variations in letter height and slant.
+ Accurate text rendering following the specific menu items requested.

− The 'elegant cursive' requested for the title is more of a standard casual print.
− Composition is a bit tight on the left edge.

Recraft V4

+ Beautiful composition including the café environment and a framed easel.
+ Includes creative chalk illustrations for each menu item.
+ Correctly follows the text prompt without spelling errors.

− The text looks more like a digital font overlay rather than realistic chalk handwriting.
− The handwriting lacks the 'natural variations' and physical texture requested in the prompt.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner because it successfully captured the 'handwritten chalk' requirement, showing realistic variations in stroke weight and chalk dust that make it look authentic. While Recraft V4 produced a more aesthetically pleasing café background and added nice illustrations, its text looks too much like a clean digital font, failing the specific stylistic mechanical requirements of the prompt.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

Recraft V4

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Excellent fur texture and lighting on the capybara.
+ Very realistic facial expressions on both the capybara and the passenger.
+ The lighting matches a high-end cinematic night scene.

− The capybara's hand on the steering wheel looks like a human-ape hybrid rather than a capybara paw.
− The passenger is sitting in the front/middle rather than the back seat.

Recraft V4

+ Better spatial composition with the passenger clearly in the back seat.
+ Includes realistic taxi details like the 'Metered Fare' sign and a soda cup.
+ Accurate representation of a capybara's paw on the steering wheel.

− The passenger's legs and shoes appear awkwardly proportioned and oversized.
− The capybara is looking through the pillars of the car rather than the windshield.
− The image quality is slightly grainier compared to the other model.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro produces a more visually stunning and photorealistic image with superior textures, though it fails to place the passenger in the back seat. Recraft V4 adheres better to the requested layout and adds charming environment details, but suffers from anatomical distortions in the passenger's legs. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the likely winner for its overall technical polish and character quality.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

Recraft V4

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Excellent typography with a mix of gothic and script fonts.
+ Perfect execution of the scroll banner request.
+ Rich, thematic color palette with evocative green lighting.

− The jack-o-lantern contains odd candle-like shapes inside its eyes and mouth.

Recraft V4

+ Impressive atmospheric depth and painterly texture.
+ Strong gothic border with intricate web patterns.
+ Accurate text rendering for all requested details.

− The secondary banner is a simple modern ribbon rather than a scroll banner.
− The central jack-o-lantern looks slightly detached from the ground surface.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro delivered a more professional graphic design layout, particularly with the typography and the inclusion of the scroll banner which matches the 'vintage poster' aesthetic perfectly. Recraft V4 created a more atmospheric and detailed illustration, but the font choices and the plain white banner feel less cohesive with the gothic theme. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner for its superior composition 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.”

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

Recraft V4

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Excellent adherence to the '3D cartoon' and 'soft refined texture' style requirements.
+ Perfect typography and layout matching the prompt's structural instructions.
+ Very clean isometric perspective and smooth shading.

− The sushi rice looks a bit simplified, resembling white beads rather than realistic grains.

Recraft V4

+ Impressive realistic PBR materials, especially on the salmon and ginger.
+ Complex and interesting diorama base made of ice crystals.
+ High level of detail in the food textures.

− Ignored the 'cartoon' style requirement in favor of realism.
− Text layout is thin and placed differently than requested in the prompt.
− The 'small flag icon' is placed at the very top instead of between or below the text.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the stylistic and layout instructions perfectly, delivering the exact '3D cartoon' look and text placement requested. Recraft V4 produced a more visually realistic image with higher material detail, but failed to capture the cartoon aesthetic and specific typography hierarchy. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner for its superior prompt adherence.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

Recraft V4

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Excellent depiction of god rays and morning atmospheric haze
+ Highly realistic interaction and physical contact between the animals
+ Sharp, detailed floral environment and dew sparkles

− The fox kit's tail appears somewhat disconnected or oddly positioned
− The animals are huddled rather than 'chasing butterflies'

Recraft V4

+ Perfectly captures the 'playfully chasing' aspect of the prompt with dynamic movement
+ Ultra-detailed fur textures and very expressive 'big' eyes
+ Stronger sense of action and tumbling

− The rabbit has a somewhat unnatural upright pose compared to the other animals
− Several butterfly fragments appear floating without bodies near the fox

Verdict: Recraft V4 captures the joyful and dynamic energy of the prompt much better, showcasing the animals actually in motion chasing butterflies. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro has superior lighting and realistic fur-on-fur contact, its composition is very static and misses the active 'tumbling' requested.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

Recraft V4

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Excellent adherence to the banner element requested
+ Warm and inviting color palette
+ Clear, legible typography for the date

− Spelling error in the main name ('Floriian')
− Graphics feel a bit like generic clip-art compared to high-end branding
− The steam effect is integrated a bit awkwardly behind the banner

Recraft V4

+ Perfect text rendering with no spelling errors
+ Superior vintage woodcut/subtle texture style
+ Sophisticated typography that feels like a professional logo

− Missed the 'banner' requirement for the Est. 1720 text
− The dot after 'Florian' feels somewhat out of place

Verdict: Recraft V4 is the clear winner because it correctly spelled the requested text and delivered a much more professional, 'vector emblem' aesthetic. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the layout instructions (including the banner) more closely, its spelling error ('Floriian') and more basic illustration style make it less useful for an actual logo design.

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.”

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

Recraft V4

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Excellent narrative flow through a vertical path layout
+ Highly readable and clean typography for all labels
+ High-quality rendering of the Lunar Module and Saturn V icons

− The Translunar icon is merged into the background path rather than being a distinct icon
− Includes an extra astronaut icon at the bottom compared to the other labels

Recraft V4

+ Strict adherence to the 'flat-vector' and 'NASA-inspired palette' style requests
+ Perfect text rendering with consistent font sizes across all labels
+ Accurate iconography for every specific step mentioned in the prompt

− The layout is somewhat scattered and lacks a clear instructional flow
− The 'Descent' and 'Landing' icons are identical, showing less variation than Model A

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro produces a more visually compelling poster with a clear chronological flow, though it leans slightly towards a 'graphic illustration' style rather than a strict 'flat vector' infographic. Recraft V4 excels at following the specific stylistic constraints and iconography requests, but the layout feels unfinished due to the large amount of white space. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the likely winner for its superior composition and professional aesthetic.