The Max series of Tongyi Qwen’s image generation model excels across a wide range of generation tasks. Compared with the Plus series, it significantly reduces the “AI-like” feel in generated images, enhancing their realism. It delivers more lifelike material textures for human subjects, finer and more detailed natural textures, and more visually appealing text rendering.
Settled by community votes across 8 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
Qwen Image Max
21.3
arena score
#35 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
· Text-to-Image
Wan 2.7
20.5
arena score
#38 of 62 in Text-to-Image
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Wan 2.7
100.0%
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Shared challenges
8
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 Max
Wan 2.7
0% wins
0% ties
100% wins
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image Max
- + Features very realistic soft lighting and shadows.
- + Effective rendering of the plant's visibility through the glass.
- − The blue sphere is floating inexplicably in the center of the cube.
- − The book has an odd, flat texture and modern graphic that feels out of place with the lighting.
Wan 2.7
- + The sphere rests naturally on the bottom of the cube.
- + Excellent texture on the red book and the weathered wooden table.
- + Highly realistic glass reflections and refraction of the background plant.
- − The window light appears to come more from the front-left than pure side-left, though it is still soft.
Verdict: Both models followed the complex spatial instructions perfectly. Wan 2.7 is the winner due to its superior material realism, specifically the weathered texture of the wood and the believable placement of the sphere resting on a surface rather than floating. Qwen Image Max produced a high-quality image, but the floating sphere and flat-looking book make it feel more synthetic.
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.”
Qwen Image Max
Wan 2.7
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image Max
- + Excellent character expression, conveying deep weariness and battle-hardened resolve.
- + Superior engraving detail on the armor with complex scrollwork patterns.
- + Rich material textures on the tattered leather straps and underlayers.
- − The torch in the background has a slightly artificial, blurred look.
- − The bokeh sparks are a bit uniform in some areas.
Wan 2.7
- + Realistic skin texture with clear scars and dirt as requested.
- + Good implementation of hair braiding and small beads within the hairstyle.
- + Authentic lighting reflecting off the metal plate armor.
- − The leather strap buckle on the chest is somewhat simplified and slightly warped.
- − The facial expression is a bit more static and less evocative of a 'battle-worn' state compared to Model A.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, but Qwen Image Max is the winner due to the superior emotional depth in the character's face and the intricate detail of the armor engravings. While Wan 2.7 produced a very clean and realistic image, Qwen Image Max captured the 'battle-worn' aesthetic with more convincing wear on the leather and more complex metalwork.
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 Max
Wan 2.7
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image Max
- + Excellent photorealistic rendering of the burger textures.
- + Seamless integration of the starburst effect with the overall lighting.
- + Strong sense of motion through blurred debris and dynamic angles.
- − The burger is not truly 'exploded' as most components are still partially overlapping.
- − The 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' text is smaller and has less impact compared to the other text.
Wan 2.7
- + Perfect adherence to the 'exploded' burger request with clearly separated components.
- + Highly creative and clean text rendering for all three required elements.
- + Excellent composition that fills the frame with a variety of flying ingredients.
- − The food textures look slightly more illustrative/rendered than photorealistic.
- − Random floating nuts or seeds at the top left feel slightly out of place.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 followed the specific 'exploded' instruction much better than Qwen Image Max, clearly separating every ingredient to create a more dynamic ad layout. While Qwen Image Max achieved a higher level of photorealism on the meat and bun, Wan 2.7 produced a superior overall advertisement design with more consistent and readable text effects.
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 Max
Wan 2.7
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image Max
- + Excellent interior textures such as the cracked ceiling and leather dashboard
- + Natural lighting and bokeh effects from the city windows
- + Captures the professional, focused expression of the capybara well
- − The capybara's hands look more like monkey or human hands with fur rather than capybara paws
- − The cap is a generic yellow baseball cap rather than a distinct taxi driver cap
Wan 2.7
- + Features a more authentic taxi driver cap including a badge
- + The woman's positioning and use of the phone perfectly match the 'bored' requirement
- + The capybara's paws look more species-appropriate
- − Confused composition where the woman appears to be in the front passenger seat instead of the back
- − The capybara's head is oddly disconnected from the jacket collar
- − Poor rendering of the capybara's whiskers and neck area
Verdict: Qwen Image Max is the better image overall due to its superior lighting, realistic interior textures, and coherent composition. While Wan 2.1 followed the specific clothing details better (like the taxi driver hat style), it failed the spatial requirements by placing the passenger in the front seat, whereas Qwen Image Max correctly placed her in the back.
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 Max
Wan 2.7
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image Max
- + Excellent typography with perfect spelling and high legibility.
- + Cinematic lighting on the central jack-o-lantern creates a moody, spooky atmosphere.
- + Beautifully detailed thorn and web border that frames the central artwork well.
- − The parchment texture is a bit simple compared to the complexity of the illustration.
- − The banner scroll is slightly merged with the glowing effect of the pumpkin.
Wan 2.7
- + Ornate and balanced composition featuring many classic gothic and Halloween elements.
- + High level of detail in the illustration, including crows, lanterns, and a cauldron.
- + Accurate text rendering for all requested details and even added a thematic dress code.
- − The central jack-o-lantern has a somewhat basic and less 'cinematic' face compared to Model A.
- − The 'Est. 1847' text was not requested and slightly clutter the top section.
Verdict: Qwen Image Max delivers a more atmospheric and professional-looking poster with superior cinematic lighting and elegant typography. While Wan 2.7 provides a highly detailed and illustrative layout with extra creative touches, Qwen Image Max captures the 'gothic and moody' aesthetic more effectively for a high-end 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 Max
Wan 2.7
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image Max
- + Excellent 3D material rendering with realistic subsurface scattering on the fish.
- + Clean typography that fits the scale of the composition well.
- + Highly accurate 45° isometric perspective with a unique glass diorama base.
- − The sushi and text are quite large, leaving little breathing room at the top and bottom.
Wan 2.7
- + Strong isometric composition with a clear 'miniature' feel.
- + Clean, stylized aesthetic that leans more into the 'cartoon' aspect of the prompt.
- + Perfect centered placement with even padding around the subject.
- − Text rendering is slightly less refined with thin white outlines that look a bit dated.
- − The shrimp sushi's anatomy is slightly distorted, showing a mouth-like feature on the tail end.
Verdict: Qwen Image Max produces superior textures and lighting, capturing the PBR materials requested with impressive realism for the ingredients. While Wan 2.7 has a better sense of scale for a miniature diorama, Qwen Image Max is preferred for its higher visual clarity and more professional typography execution.
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 Max
Wan 2.7
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image Max
- + Excellent dynamic interaction between animals
- + Vibrant colors and lush meadow details
- + Dramatic lighting with strong god rays
- − Missing the baby bunny mentioned in the prompt
- − Includes two golden retriever puppies instead of one
- − Anatomical oddity with the fox's front paw placement
Wan 2.7
- + Successfully includes all four requested animal types
- + High quality fur textures and realistic eye reflections
- + Beautifully rendered dew drops on the grass
- − Kitten's tongue/mouth area has a slight anatomical artifact
- − Composition is a bit more static compared to the tumbling interaction in Model A
Verdict: Wan 2.7 is the clear winner as it adhered to all prompt requirements, successfully including the golden retriever, kitten, fox, and the bunny which Qwen Image Max missed. While Qwen Image Max captured the 'tumbling' aspect more energetically, it suffered from hallucinating a second dog and omitting a core subject.
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 Max
Wan 2.7
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image Max
- + Excellent typography with correct spelling and accents.
- + High-quality vector illustration style with professional shading and steam details.
- + Perfect adherence to the banner and cloche dome requirements.
- − The parchment background is a bit heavy-handed compared to a 'light background' request.
Wan 2.7
- + Clean, minimalist design with a clear emblem structure.
- + Good use of warm brown and cream tones.
- + Accurate date and banner placement.
- − Includes a misspelling of the name as 'Florion'.
- − Steam effects look like detached 'S' shapes rather than integrated steam.
- − The cloche dome design is slightly awkward, looking more like a cake stand.
Verdict: Qwen Image Max is the winner as it correctly followed all instructions, including correct spelling of the brand name and the inclusion of the 'Est. 1720' banner. Wan 2.1 failed on the text rendering ('Florion' instead of 'Florian') and the illustration of the cloche was less coherent.
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