Recraft V4.1 Recraft AI vs Vidu Q2 ShengShu Technology

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent photorealistic glass refraction and reflection
• + Clean, minimalist composition
• + Captures the soft window light perfectly

• − The blue sphere appears to be floating in the center rather than resting on the bottom
• − The glass cube has some structural inconsistencies where the edges meet

Vidu Q2

• + Accurate placement of all objects including the plant behind the glass
• + Realistic shadows and caustic light effects on the table
• + High level of detail on the book spine and plant leaves

• − The glass cube looks more like a tray or a display case with very thick edges
• − The internal sphere reflection is a bit muddy

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent cinematic atmosphere and realistic lighting
• + Very faithful representation of the 50mm lens and shallow depth of field
• + Accurate motion blur from passing cars creates a sense of a busy street

• − The man's hands are anatomically distorted and lack clear structure
• − The bicycle geometry is slightly messy where his hands meet the frame

Vidu Q2

• + Outstanding skin texture and realistic anatomical detail in the hands
• + High clarity and detail on the bicycle mechanical parts
• + Effectively captures the request for an 'imperfect framing' with the close-up crop

• − The motion blur of the passing car is less realistic, appearing more like a still car with a slight smudge
• − Less cinematic atmosphere than Model A

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent portrait framing that matches the close request
• + High-fidelity texture on the metal engravings and skin dirt

• − Lighting is somewhat dark in some areas of the face

Vidu Q2

• + Clear representation of leather straps and cloth textures
• + Vivid torchlight reflections on the armor

• − Composition is more of a medium shot than a close portrait
• − The face appears more CGI-like with less organic skin texture

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfectly legible text with accurate spelling for all menu items and descriptions.
• + Excellent adherence to the minimalist aesthetic with a clean white background.
• + Logical layout that strictly follows the requested sections for Appetizers, Pizza, and Mains.

• − The food photography grid is somewhat basic and lacks a sophisticated artistic style.
• − Large amount of white space on the right side makes the composition feel slightly unbalanced.

Vidu Q2

• + Vibrant food photography with high-quality lighting and color saturation.
• + Creative use of graphic accents and a more complex, professional multi-column layout.

• − Text is completely illegible and consists of nonsensical characters.
• − Fails to follow the specific 'Appetizers/Pizza/Mains' section structure logically.
• − Includes several visual artifacts and distorted text rendering.

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent typography with a distinct fiery texture
• + High photorealistic detail in the burger patty and bun texture
• + Clean composition with good use of negative space

• − The starburst for the price looks like a flat 2D graphic compared to the 3D scene
• − Only the top bun is present, missing the bottom bun

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully includes all burger components including both bun halves
• + The background matches the 'dark, fiery with embers' prompt very effectively
• + Better integration of the starburst into the overall lighting of the scene

• − The currency symbol is incorrect (rendered as a hybrid rather than Euro)
• − Text has slight glow artifacts that make it slightly harder to read than model A

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent text legibility with near-perfect spelling across all lines.
• + Convincing chalk texture with realistic variation in pressure and smudging.
• + Naturally slanted and varied handwriting that avoids a digital-font look.

• − The title is in a blocky print rather than the requested 'elegant cursive' style.
• − The final menu item text was cut off in the prompt, leading the model to guess the ending.

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully attempted cursive for the title as requested.
• + The background cafe setting provides more environmental context.

• − Severe spelling errors throughout the entire board (e.g., 'Truffe Musshoom', 'Lemepun').
• − Messy composition with overlapping text and incoherent bottom sentences.
• − Inconsistent chalk rendering that looks more like a digital stroke than actual chalk.

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent photorealistic texture on the space suit and horse fur.
• + Cinematic lighting with a strong light source and realistic asteroid depth.
• + High level of detail in the background nebulae and floating debris.

• − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is on top of the horse instead of the 'horse on top' of the astronaut.

Vidu Q2

• + Creative interpretation with a celestial, translucent horse body.
• + Vibrant galactic colors and a dynamic, fluid composition.
• + Clearer rendering of the astronaut's face through the visor.

• − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse.
• − The anatomy of the horse's front legs is somewhat distorted.

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent fur texture rendering on the capybara.
• + The blurred city lights through the window look very realistic and cinematic.
• + Good capture of the 'bored' expression on the passenger's face.

• − The capybara is not wearing the requested dark jacket.
• − The paws are merged awkwardly with the steering wheel.
• − The scale of the capybara is slightly too large for the front seat.

Vidu Q2

• + Perfect adherence to all prompt elements, including the jacket and specific taxi cap.
• + Realistic anatomy for the capybara's hands/paws on the steering wheel.
• + Clear, high-resolution interior details with vibrant lighting.

• − The transition between the capybara's head and the jacket looks slightly photoshopped/less natural.
• − The background city street is a bit sharp, losing some of the requested 'blurred lights' effect.

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent typography with perfect spelling in both the title and the banners
• + Superior cinematic lighting and high-quality textures on the pumpkin and parchment
• + Strong composition that feels like a completed professional poster

• − The 'You are invited' scroll banner is somewhat small and hard to read relative to the title

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully includes the requested thorns and webs in the border arrangement
• + Clear central jack-o-lantern iconography

• − Significant spelling errors in the title ('Intovztion') and body text ('invieed ta might of fiigts')
• − Poor attention to numerical detail, showing the date as '30.70.2025' and '7pm' as 'Tmm'
• − Vector-style illustration lacks the requested cinematic polish

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent typography and alignment with the flag element
• + Clean, sophisticated PBR textures and lighting
• + Realistic rendering of the sushi ingredients on a stylish tray

• − Chopsticks are slightly melded together
• − Less 'cartoon' in style than requested, leaning more towards photorealism

Vidu Q2

• + Matches the '3D cartoon' aesthetic perfectly
• + Clear and bold typography
• + Creative use of the flag as a physical prop in the scene

• − Sushi components are somewhat messy and less 'miniature' in feel
• − Base platform has ambiguous, blobby decorative elements that lack clarity

Recraft V4.1

• + Expertly captures the lighting interaction with fur, showing beautiful backlighting and translucency.
• + Dynamic and engaging composition with animals looking at a specific point of interest (the butterfly).
• + Superior rendering of textures, particularly the wet grass and the intricate details in the puppy's mouth.

• − The kitten's tail/body merges slightly awkwardly with the puppy's fur.
• − The fox kit's white tail tip appears a bit detached from its body anatomy.

Vidu Q2

• + Fully captures the requested list of animals, though it adds an extra puppy.
• + Bright, vibrant saturation that emphasizes the 'joyful wholesome vibe' effectively.
• + Excellent distribution of butterflies throughout the frame.

• − Anatomy issues, specifically with the bunny's face and the fox's floating back leg.
• − The image looks more like a digital painting or collage than the requested 'hyper-photorealistic' masterpiece.
• − Includes two golden retriever puppies instead of one, deviating slightly from the specific list.

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent typography with perfect spelling and correct accent marks.
• + Clean vector emblem style that adheres well to the minimalist request.
• + Strong composition with clear visual hierarchy.

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully incorporates the subtle background texture mentioned in the prompt.
• + Nice use of color gradients on the cloche icon.

• − Severe spelling errors in the brand name and 'Est' text.
• − Redundant text elements that create clutter.
• − The steam inside the glass dome looks a bit messy and lacks the minimalist feel.

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent typography with correct spelling for almost all labels.
• + Clean, professional flat-vector aesthetic that perfectly matches the requested palette.
• + Highly organized grid layout with clear, distinct iconography for each mission stage.

• − Step numbering contains an error, repeating '04' twice.
• − Misinterpreted 'Saturn V icon' as 'Saturn Vicon' in the subtitle text.

Vidu Q2

• + Creative use of a lunar landscape at the bottom to ground the final steps.
• + Includes stylized astronaut icons for the crew section.

• − Severe spelling errors throughout all labels (e.g., 'ALFONCH', 'Laup 1', 'Aeutth Orot').
• − Significant artifacts in the icons, such as the messy rings around Earth and the Moon.
• − Did not follow the requested navy-heavy NASA palette, opting for a light gray background.