Recraft V4 Recraft AI vs Vidu Q2 ShengShu Technology

Recraft V4

• + Naturalistic textures and light interaction between the glass and surroundings
• + Highly realistic plant and window background

• − Physical impossibly with the sphere floating mid-air inside the cube
• − The cube appears more like a solid block of glass due to internal reflections

Vidu Q2

• + Excellent adherence to spatial relationships and physics
• + Luminous and vibrant color palette
• + Accurately represents the transparency of a hollow glass cube

• − Glass edges have a slightly digital glow effect
• − Camera angle is a bit generic compared to the professional look of the competitor

Recraft V4

• + Excellent atmosphere with realistic light rain and pavement reflections.
• + Accurately depicts the requested motion blur from passing cars for a cinematic look.
• + Strong adherence to the 'imperfect framing' and 'candid' street photography style.

• − The man's interaction with the bicycle is slightly physically impossible, as he appears to be holding a detached fork/wheel.
• − Some background pedestrians have distorted facial features.

Vidu Q2

• + Incredible detail in the man's skin texture and hands, appearing very realistic.
• + The bicycle itself is rendered with a high level of technical detail and weathered texture.
• + Good shallow depth of field effects on the background elements.

• − Failed to include the requested motion blur from passing cars, which appear static.
• − The composition lacks the 'candid street' feel of the prompt, looking more like a focused portrait.
• − An extra wheel at the bottom right creates a confusing, non-functional bicycle structure.

Recraft V4

• + Excellent adherence to the 'battle-worn' descriptor with realistic grime and weathered metal.
• + Superior skin texture and lifelike eyes that appear natural and sharp.
• + Intricate engraving on the plate armor that looks physically carved.

• − The hair braids appear slightly stiff and have some clipping issues with the metal collar.
• − The background torches are a bit distracting in their bright, blurry form.

Vidu Q2

• + Beautiful lighting and color balance with a strong warm torchlight glow.
• + Clean, cinematic composition with a clear focus on the character's expression.
• + Highly detailed textile textures on the visible sleeves and leather straps.

• − The character appears too 'clean' for a battle-worn paladin, with skin that looks airbrushed despite the scars.
• − The metallic texture has a slightly plastic or CGI sheen compared to the first image.
• − Less beads in the hair braids than requested by the prompt.

Recraft V4

• + Exceptional text rendering with perfect spelling and legibility.
• + Strong adherence to the requested grid layout and sections.
• + High-quality, isolated food photography that looks professional.

• − The layout is a bit basic, feeling more like a catalogue than a designed menu.
• − Repetitive use of center-alignment for text block blocks.

Vidu Q2

• + Dynamic colors and vibrant accents that feel very modern.
• + More sophisticated use of white space and graphic elements.

• − Illegible, nonsensical text throughout the entire design.
• − Misinterprets sections, repeating variations of 'Appetizers' and failing to create a clear Pizza section.
• − Food photos are cluttered and inconsistent in style.

Recraft V4

• + Excellent photorealistic texture on the meat patty and buns
• + Clear and legible typography that fits the layout well
• + High-resolution detail with realistic food lighting

• − The background is quite dark and lacks the requested 'fiery' intensity
• − The starburst for the price is a flat graphic rather than a glowing fiery element

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully captured the intense fiery background with glowing embers
• + Delivered a strong sense of motion and 'magic' with liquid splashes
• + Text effects perfectly match the fiery theme requested

• − The price starburst uses an incorrect currency symbol or artifact instead of the Euro sign
• − Food textures look slightly more artificial and saturated compared to Model A

Recraft V4

• + Perfect text accuracy for all requested menu items and dates.
• + Includes charming chalk illustrations that complement the café aesthetic.
• + Excellent background depth and realistic chalkboard texture.

• − The font looks a bit too clean and digital, lacking the natural grit requested in the 'chalk handwriting' prompt.

Vidu Q2

• + Captured the authentic, smudgy, and textured feel of physical chalk writing.
• + The large scale of the board feels very immersive and 'cozy'.

• − Numerous spelling errors including 'Truffe Musshoom', 'Octopd', and 'Lemepun'.
• − The prices and bottom text are nonsensical or garbled.
• − Failed to follow the specific text instructions provided in the prompt.

Recraft V4

• + Excellent cinematic lighting and realistic textures on the asteroids and space suit.
• + Great sense of scale and depth with the planet in the background.
• + Highly detailed rendering of the horse's fur and musculature.

• − Failed the specific negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse, not the other way around.
• − The lighting on the horse's head is slightly flat compared to the body.

Vidu Q2

• + Vivid and creative use of space colors within the horse's coat.
• + Captures a more surreal, dream-like atmosphere as requested.
• + Good clarity on the astronaut's gear and face mask.

• − Failed the specific spatial instruction; the astronaut is riding the horse instead of the horse being on top.
• − Anatomical issues with the horse's legs, which appear distorted or extra.

Recraft V4

• + Excellent photorealism with credible rain droplets and lighting.
• + The capybara's expression and posture perfectly match the 'professional' requirement.
• + Natural skin tones and convincing bored expression on the passenger.

• − The 'NYC TAXI' text on the hat is slightly warped.
• − The composition is a bit tight, cutting off the passenger's face slightly with the door frame.

Vidu Q2

• + Strong composition that clearly shows both characters and the environment.
• + Very clean, high-resolution details on the fur and leather interior.
• + Good adherence to the 'bored' expression for the businesswoman.

• − The lighting feels a bit more synthetic/digital compared to the more cinematic Model A.
• − The capybara's right paw is gripping the wheel in an anatomically awkward way.

Recraft V4

• + Perfect text rendering with no spelling errors.
• + Sophisticated, high-fidelity digital art style with atmospheric rain and lighting.
• + Correctly followed all date and location details.

• − The 'scroll banner' is just a small white tag rather than a traditional scroll.
• − The background is more of a scene than a 'dark parchment poster'.

Vidu Q2

• + Better interpretation of the 'parchment poster' and 'scroll banner' elements.
• + Stronger gothic aesthetic in terms of border illustration and layout.

• − Significant spelling errors throughout all text blocks.
• − Incorrect year (2025 instead of 2026) and messy date formatting.
• − Lower image resolution and visible artifacts on the borders.

Recraft V4

• + Excellent PBR materials with realistic textures on the fish and ice-like diorama base
• + Professional minimalist typography and graphic design integration
• + Very high resolution and photographic clarity

• − Leans more towards realism than the requested '3D cartoon scene' style
• − The diorama base texture looks slightly more like crushed salt or ice than a traditional miniature base

Vidu Q2

• + Perfectly captures the 'cartoon scene' and 'miniature 3D' aesthetic requested
• + Accurate isometric 45-degree perspective
• + Playful interpretation of a diorama base with 3D text

• − The text 'JAPAN' has a slight artifact/overlapping flag pole that breaks the clean look
• − Texture details are less 'refined' or 'realistic' compared to Model A

Recraft V4

• + Exquisite lighting with clear god rays and atmospheric depth that matches the prompt perfectly.
• + Incredible texture rendering on the fur, particularly the fox and the puppy.
• + Dynamic and balanced composition that captures a sense of movement.

• − The fox kit has slightly unusual anatomy in its front legs.
• − Some butterflies are partially fused or oddly shaped in the background.

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully includes all four requested species with very expressive, cute faces.
• + Vibrant and saturated colors create a very joyful, storybook-like vibe.
• + Good variety of wildflowers and bokeh effects in the foreground.

• − Included two golden retriever puppies instead of one, deviating from the specific count in the prompt.
• − The visual style leans more toward digital illustration than the requested 'hyper-photorealistic' look.
• − Smaller animals like the bunny have inconsistent fur texture and slightly blurred features.

Recraft V4

• + Excellent typography with perfect spelling of 'Caffè Florian'
• + Clean vector aesthetic suitable for a professional logo
• + High contrast and appropriate brown/cream color palette

• − The 'Est. 1720' is in a semi-circle rather than a traditional banner
• − Subtle texture on the background is very minimal

Vidu Q2

• + Successfully included the requested banner element
• + Good representation of the cloche dome and steam
• + Warm, vintage color scheme

• − Poor text rendering with multiple spelling errors and garbled letters
• − Logically inconsistent steam appearing inside and outside the glass
• − Overall cluttered composition compared to a minimalist logo

Recraft V4

• + Exceptional text rendering with perfect spelling of mission phases and crew names.
• + Strict adherence to the requested flat-vector style and NASA-inspired color palette.
• + Logical and clear iconography that correctly sequences the mission steps.

• − The layout is slightly disconnected with uneven spacing between the icons.
• − The icons for descent and landing are identical, lacking visual differentiation.

Vidu Q2

• + Features more detailed and visually interesting illustrations for the lunar module.
• + Good use of the light gray background to create a sense of depth while remaining an infographic.

• − Severe text hallucinations and gibberish spelling throughout the entire image.
• − Failed to include the specific Translunar trajectory icon as requested.
• − Inaccurate number of crew members (five figures shown instead of three).