Recraft V4 Recraft AI vs Wan 2.5 (Preview) Alibaba

Recraft V4

• + Excellent adherence to lighting instructions with clear soft window light from the left
• + High realism in the textures of the old book and the thick glass cube
• + Sophisticated reflections of the sphere on the bottom of the cube

• − The sphere appears to be floating within the glass rather than resting inside it
• − The 'cube' is actually a solid glass block with a sphere inside or behind, rather than a hollow box

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

• + Successfully renders the cube as a hollow object containing the sphere
• + Strong plant placement that is clearly behind the glass as requested
• + Vibrant colors and high resolution sharpness

• − The lighting is a bit harsh despite the 'soft' prompt
• − The red book has some minor clipping/blending issues where it meets the glass

Recraft V4

• + Excellent adherence to the 'motion blur from passing cars' prompt requirement
• + Highly realistic street photography aesthetic with natural skin textures and imperfect framing
• + Strong atmospheric lighting and authentic wet pavement reflections

• − Anatomical issues with the man's hands merging into the bicycle frame
• − The front wheel of the bicycle is disconnected from the fork

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

• + Beautiful shallow depth of field and bokeh effects
• + Clearer focus on the subject and the act of repairing the bicycle
• + Generally better anatomical rendering of the man's face and posture

• − Fails to include the requested motion blur from passing cars
• − The rain effect is stylized and less realistic than Model A
• − Mechanical errors in the bicycle structure (double chainring/pedal area)

Recraft V4

• + Excellent depiction of ornate, engraved plate armor with high-fidelity texture
• + The lighting feels more integrated into the scene's grim atmosphere
• + Skin texture and battle-worn details like grime and stubble are very realistic

• − The 'small beads' in the hair are few and less decorative than requested

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

• + Strong adherence to the 'beads' prompt with clear, shiny metallic beads
• + High-quality texture on the frayed cloth underlayer and leather cross-straps
• + Lifelike, expressive eyes with a clear emotive quality

• − The lighting on the face feels slightly artificial compared to the background torch
• − The character looks a bit young for a battle-worn veteran

Recraft V4

• + Exceptional text rendering with perfect spelling and legibility.
• + Clean, professional white background that fits the minimalist prompt perfectly.
• + The layout is logical and follows restaurant menu standards.

• − The grid is slightly asymmetrical due to missing descriptions in the second and third columns.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

• + Strong visual branding with the use of color-coded section dividers.
• + Vibrant food photography that looks very appetizing and high-quality.
• + Good overall composition that fills the page space well.

• − Text is largely gibberish and contains several spelling errors in the headers.
• − Included the prompt text ('Modern minimalist') literally as a title on the page.

Recraft V4

• + Excellent typography rendering with clean, professional font styles
• + Highly realistic food textures, particularly on the beef patty and bread
• + Grounded composition that looks like a high-end commercial photo

• − The '€6.99' starburst looks like a flat graphic compared to the 3D environment
• − The 'starburst' element lacks the requested fiery, glowing effect

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

• + Perfect adherence to the fiery, glowing text effects requested in the prompt
• + Dynamic composition with more movement in the suspended ingredients
• + Creative integration of the starburst with flame-like edges

• − The meat patty and vegetables look slightly more artificial/digital than the other model
• − The 'starburst' is missing its upper-left flame spikes

Recraft V4

• + Includes charming chalk illustrations that complement the menu items
• + Excellent background composition with a realistic café environment
• + Accurately follows the spacing requirements for the menu layout

• − The text looks like a digital font rather than natural chalk handwriting
• − The 'elegant cursive' request for the title was not fully met

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

• + Superb chalk texture on the lettering with realistic pressure and smudge variations
• + Text looks genuinely handwritten with natural slants and irregular letter sizes
• + Strong adherence to the 'no digital fonts' requirement

• − Incorrectly renders the price for the Octopus item, leaving out 'Herbs'
• − Repeats the price for the cookies due to a line break error

Recraft V4

• + Excellent cinematic lighting and atmosphere
• + High level of texture detail on the astronaut suit and horse's coat
• + Followed the negative constraint of not placing the astronaut on top

• − Failed the core 'horse on top' spatial instruction
• − The composition is a standard person-on-horse layout
• − Anatomy of the horse's legs appears slightly distorted

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

• + Bright, vibrant colors with a clear sci-fi aesthetic
• + Sharp focus and clean rendering of the space background
• + Effective use of motion blur to suggest speed

• − Completely failed the tricky 'horse on top' spatial prompt
• − Followed the common trope instead of the surreal instruction
• − The horse's front legs exhibit some structural clipping/warping

Recraft V4

• + Natural, cinema-quality lighting and realistic textures
• + Excellent captured expression on the passenger matching the 'bored' prompt
• + Better integration of the capybara's paws on the steering wheel

• − The capybara is looking at the side window rather than the road
• − Camera angle partially obscures the 'inside the taxi' feeling requested

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

• + Centered composition clearly shows both characters and the taxi interior
• + Text on the taxi roof sign adds to the Manhattan atmosphere
• + Accurate depiction of a dark jacket and yellow cap as requested

• − The capybara's paws look more like human hands/claws with an unnatural grip
• − The passenger's face is slightly blurry and less expressive than Model A

Recraft V4

• + Excellent typography integrated into a high-detail scene
• + Atmospheric, painterly art style with realistic lighting on the jack-o-lantern
• + Follows all text instructions with perfect spelling

• − The 'small scroll banner' is a floating white box rather than an actual parchment scroll
• − Missing the requested 'thorns' in the border

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

• + Strongly adheres to the vintage parchment aesthetic and the request for a scroll banner
• + Combines webs and thorns into the border as requested
• + Clean and legible text layout for all event details

• − The jack-o-lantern's eyes contain strange, fiery artifacts
• − The typography feels more like an 'Impact' style 3D effect than classic gothic

Recraft V4

• + Excellent typography rendering with elegant spacing
• + Detailed, realistic sushi textures and PBR materials
• + High adherence to the requested isometric 45-degree angle

• − The diorama base is made of a chunky, ice-like material which feels slightly cluttered
• − The food is more realistic than the requested '3D cartoon' style

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

• + Perfectly captures the '3D cartoon' aesthetic with soft, rounded textures
• + Clean and simple diorama base that fits the minimal aesthetic
• + Bold, readable text that matches the requested placement

• − The sushi piece includes a seaweed wrap (nori) not commonly found on plain salmon nigiri
• − The perspective is more of a front-low angle than the requested 45-degree top-down isometric

Recraft V4

• + Excellent depiction of dawn lighting and god rays that feel natural to the scene.
• + The fur textures look very realistic and soft, especially on the golden retriever and fox.
• + The inclusion of many varied butterflies creates a more dynamic and immersive environment.

• − The fox is slightly blurred compared to the other animals in the foreground.
• − The butterfly in the extreme bottom right corner is out of focus and distracting.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

• + Successfully includes all four requested animals with clear, sharp focus.
• + Vibrant colors and high-contrast lighting create a very cheerful atmosphere.
• + Dew sparkles are creatively rendered as floating water droplets.

• − The eyes on the fox look over-saturated and somewhat artificial.
• − The lighting on the animals' faces is a bit flat compared to the strong backlighting of the sun.
• − The cat's anatomy in mid-pounce looks slightly stiff.

Recraft V4

• + Excellent custom typography with unique stylistic flourishes.
• + Clean vector-style execution that feels modern yet vintage.
• + High-quality subtle texture on a crisp white background.

• − Missed the 'banner' element for the 'Est. 1720' text.
• − The cloche handle is slightly merged with the steam line.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

• + Successfully included the 'banner' element and parchment background requested.
• + Well-balanced composition with a decorative border.
• + Clear and legible text that follows the curvature of the banner.

• − The typography is a standard serif and lacks the 'classic' vintage flair of the competitor.
• − The steam lines feel a bit generic compared to the rest of the illustration.

Recraft V4

• + Excellent typography and readability with zero spelling errors.
• + Clean, professional flat-vector aesthetic that adheres perfectly to the style prompt.
• + Logical layout and consistent iconography for every requested step.

• − The layout is a bit sparse with significant white space.

Wan 2.5 (Preview)

• + Stronger visual composition with a cohesive navy background.
• + More detailed and recognizable vector illustrations of the Saturn V and Lunar Module.

• − Confusing visual flow where the translunar arc doesn't connect logicially to the steps.
• − Several icons are combined or misplaced, failing to distinctly show steps 5 and 6.
• − One of the crew icons appears to be wearing a helmet from a different era/style.