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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

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Recraft V4 Pro

24.3 arena score

#18 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Where the votes landed

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

100.0%

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0.0%

Recraft V4 Pro

0.0%

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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 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Excellent plant visibility through the glass as requested.
  • + Very clean, modern aesthetic with sharp geometric lines.
  • + The lighting is soft and consistent with the window source.
  • The blue sphere is floating without a clear physical explanation, looking less realistic.
  • The glass cube lacks thickness or distortion, making it look slightly like a wireframe.

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Stunning realistic glass refraction and reflections within both the cube and the sphere.
  • + Superior texture on the red book and the wooden table surface.
  • + The sphere resting on the bottom of the cube feels more physically grounded.
  • The plant is positioned more to the side than behind the cube, missing the 'partially visible through the glass' instruction.
  • The composition is a bit tight, cutting off the edge of the book.

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro produces a much more photorealistic image with impressive handling of glass textures and light refraction, though it fails to place the plant behind the glass as requested. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro follows the spatial instructions more accurately but produces a 'flatter' look with an unexplained floating sphere. Recraft V4 Pro is the likely winner for its superior visual quality and material realism.

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 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Excellent typography with a cohesive flaming border effect.
  • + Clean, professional-looking 'starburst' for the price tag.
  • + High photorealistic detail on the patty and bun textures.
  • The 'exploded' effect is very vertical and stiff, lacking a sense of dynamic chaos.
  • The starburst is a simple vector shape that clashes slightly with the photorealistic background.

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Highly dynamic 'exploded' composition with ingredients tilting and flying outward.
  • + Price tag is beautifully integrated with a custom flaming border.
  • + Excellent lighting on the individual ingredients and realistic sauce drips.
  • The 'MAGIC BURGER' text uses a fire-clip texture that looks slightly flat compared to Model A's glow.
  • The secondary message is somewhat plain compared to the main title.

Verdict: Both models followed the complex prompt extremely well, including all requested text and visual elements. Recraft V4 Pro is the winner because its 'exploded' composition is far more dynamic and realistic, whereas Qwen Image 2.0 Pro's burger feels a bit too perfectly stacked and static for the 'motion' requirement.

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 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'handwritten cursive' and 'chalk texture' instructions.
  • + Natural variations in letter size and slant create a realistic chalkboard feel.
  • + Perfect spelling and completion of the long list items.
  • The 'elegant cursive' for the title is more of a print-style, though still handwritten.

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Perfect text rendering with high legibility.
  • + Sophisticated composition with the board hanging in a doorway.
  • The text looks like a digital font rather than natural chalk handwriting.
  • Ignored the 'elegant cursive' requirement for the title.
  • The letter weighting is too consistent to look like authentic chalk.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the stylistic instructions much more closely, delivering a result that actually looks like hand-written chalk with varying pressure and texture. Recraft V4 Pro produced very clean text, but it looks like a digital overlay or printed decal, failing the requirement for natural variations and a realistic chalk handwriting style.

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 Pro
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AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Excellent close-up detail of the capybara's fur and expression
  • + Strong indoor lighting and realistic taxi dashboard elements
  • + Highly accurate representation of the 'bored' expression on the passenger
  • Internal car scale is slightly distorted with the passenger appearing to sit in the front passenger seat area rather than the back window

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Better overall spatial composition showing both the taxi exterior and interior
  • + The passenger is correctly positioned in the rear seat with good depth of field
  • + Atmospheric rainy night lighting provides a moody cinematic feel
  • The passenger's hands and phone interaction are a bit blurry and less detailed
  • The capybara's hands/paws on the wheel are less distinct than in Model A

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro provides superior textures and detail, particularly on the capybara's face and the passenger's expression, but the spatial arrangement of the seats is confusing. Recraft V4 Pro offers a more believable composition with the passenger clearly in the back seat and a beautiful rainy Manhattan backdrop, though it lacks the sharp clarity of the primary subjects found in Qwen. Recraft V4 Pro is the likely winner for its more coherent three-dimensional scene layout and atmospheric 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 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Excellent typography with a mix of gothic and script fonts as requested
  • + Detailed atmospheric border with thorns and spider webs
  • + Great use of parchment texture and centralized composition
  • The green glow feels slightly more neon than classic gothic
  • Minor artifacting on the bats' wings

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Highly realistic textures on the jack-o-lantern and ground rocks
  • + Perfectly rendered, crisp text with no spelling errors
  • + Cinematic depth of field and lighting
  • The scroll banner is disproportionately small and lacks 'vintage' character
  • The border is less pronounced compared to the central imagery
  • Composition is a bit bottom-heavy

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro better captures the overall 'vintage poster' aesthetic requested, using font styles and a parchment texture that feel coherent with the gothic theme. While Recraft V4 Pro has superior technical realism and photographic quality, its layout feels more like a modern photo with text overlays than an integrated vintage 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 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Excellent typography layout and font weight as requested
  • + Clean 3D cartoon aesthetic with soft, professional rendering
  • + Perfectly followed the diorama base and minimal garnish instructions
  • The 'SUSHI' text is placed below the flag rather than the flag being the smallest icon

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + High textural detail in the sushi materials
  • + Attractive lighting and color palette
  • The 'diorama base' looks like a block of salt or ice, which is slightly messy
  • Text layout is less bold and impactful than requested
  • Text rendering on 'JAPAN' has a slight artifact on the 'J'

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed the prompt instructions more precisely, particularly regarding the text layout and the 'ultra-clean' aesthetic. While Recraft V4 Pro had more realistic grain textures, its diorama base was less successful and the typography was not as bold as specified.

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 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Excellent group composition where animals are physically interacting and 'tumbling' as requested.
  • + Very high-quality god rays and warm sunrise lighting consistent with the background.
  • + Superior anatomical accuracy with paws and eyes feeling grounded and natural.
  • The kitten's tail is obscured or missing in the cluster.
  • Butterflies are somewhat simply rendered Compared to the animals.

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Captured the active 'chasing' and 'tumbling' energy well with dynamic poses.
  • + The dew sparkles on the flowers are very prominent and well-detailed.
  • + Good depth of field with the kitten in the foreground and the bunny jumping.
  • The kitten's left paw has anatomical issues, appearing more like a bear's paw or having too many toes.
  • The fox kit's anatomy becomes distorted where it meets the grass and puppy.
  • The lighting on the animals' faces is slightly flatter compared to the intense god rays in the background.

Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner because it provides a more coherent and anatomically sound image, particularly in how the animals are clustered together. While Recraft V4 Pro captures the 'chasing' action effectively, it suffers from several anatomical glitches in the paws and limbs of the kitten and fox.

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 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Perfect vector logo styling with clean gradients
  • + Accurate color palette of warm brown and cream
  • + Clear, bold typography that is easy to read
  • Typography misspelling of 'Florian' as 'Floriian'
  • The 'Est. 1720' text is not on the banner as requested
  • Composition is a bit generic and literal

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Sophisticated, high-end vintage typography
  • + Excellent texture and hand-drawn line art style
  • + Perfectly followed the banner instruction for the date
  • The steam is very subtle compared to the cloche size
  • Less of a 'vector emblem' felt compared to a badge
  • Minimalist style leans more towards illustration than a standalone flat logo

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner as it correctly spells the name and creates a much more sophisticated, classically-styled brand identity that fits the historical context of Caffè Florian. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro has a clean vector finish, it fails on basic spelling and misses the specific placement instruction for the banner.

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 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

  • + Follows a logical vertical flow that visually connects the steps with a trajectory line.
  • + Excellent adherence to the color palette with rich navy tones and subtle gradients.
  • + Clean, legible text for all six required steps.
  • The trajectory line is somewhat messy and crosses over icons awkwardly.
  • The Saturn V and Lunar Module icons lack consistency in detail compared to the planets.

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Perfect adherence to the flat-vector style with crisp, consistent line work.
  • + Superior text rendering including headers, descriptions, and crew names.
  • + Highly professional layout that feels like a real educational infographic.
  • The layout for the 'Translunar' step feels slightly disconnected from the overall flow.
  • The Saturn V rocket illustration is very tall, pushing other elements into a jagged grid.

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner as it perfectly captures the 'clean, modern vector' aesthetic with exceptionally crisp typography and consistent iconography across all six steps. While Qwen Image 2.0 Pro creates a nice vertical flow, its illustrations are less consistent and it fails to include the descriptive text that makes Recraft V4 Pro feel like a finished professional poster.

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