Alibaba's Wan 2.7 Pro image generation and editing model with higher-quality outputs and support for 4K image generation
Settled by community votes across 17 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
Wan 2.7 Pro
#37 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Z-Image Turbo
#12 of 62 in Text-to-Image
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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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent photorealism with detailed textures on the book and wooden table.
- + Accurately renders the plant behind the glass with realistic refraction and visibility.
- + Perfectly captures the soft directional lighting from the left.
- − The glass cube has some internal structural lines that look more like mirrors than simple glass panes.
Z-Image Turbo
- + Successfully follows all prompt instructions including object placement and colors.
- + Pleasant, clean composition with an attractive blue sphere.
- − The plant in the background is extremely blurry and barely visible through the cube as requested.
- − The lighting is somewhat flat and lacks the specific 'soft window light' character seen in the other image.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner due to its superior photorealistic quality and attention to detail. While both models followed the spatial instructions perfectly, Wan 2.7 Pro produced a much more convincing interaction between the glass cube and the green plant behind it, whereas Z-Image Turbo struggled with the transparency physics and background detail.
Candid Street Photography
Text-to-Image“A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in light rain, reflections on wet pavement, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, natural skin texture, imperfect framing, motion blur from passing cars, cinematic but realistic, no stylization.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent surface reflections that feel grounded and realistic
- + High-quality skin textures and clothing details that look photographic
- + Strong subject-environment interaction with the character leaning into the work
- − The cars in the background lack the requested motion blur, appearing mostly static
- − The bike chain and gear assembly are physically nonsensical
Z-Image Turbo
- + Better capture of the 'imperfect framing' request with a more candid crop
- + Noticeable motion blur on the passing white car in the background
- + Good representation of the red bicycle frame geometry
- − Skin and hair textures are slightly over-smoothed compared to the other model
- − The man is holding the handlebars rather than 'repairing' the bike
- − The bike pedals and kickstand are clipped or poorly rendered against the pavement
Verdict: Both models struggled with the mechanical complexity of the bicycle, but Wan 2.7 Pro produced a much more convincing photographic image with superior skin textures and realistic wet pavement reflections. While Z-Image Turbo followed the 'motion blur' instruction more effectively, its overall image quality feels more like a standard AI generation than a cinematic 50mm photograph.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent detail on the engraved plate armor and leather straps
- + Realistic skin texture with subtle scarring and dirt
- + Accurate depiction of hair braided with beads
- − The torch in the background is slightly distracting and less integrated
Z-Image Turbo
- + Atmospheric lighting with dynamic sparks and fire
- + High contrast and cinematic composition
- + Strong adherence to the 'battle-worn' aesthetic with more visible blood and dirt
- − Slightly less clarity in the fine engravings of the armor compared to Wan 2.7 Pro
- − The leather/cloth underlayer is less detailed than the competing image
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro excels in technical detail, specifically regarding the texture of the armor and the realism of the hair. Z-Image Turbo provides a more cinematic and dramatic mood with better integration of fire and sparks, but slightly loses out on the 'highly detailed' texture requested for the materials. Wan 2.7 Pro is the likely winner for its superior clarity and rendering of the specific physical details mentioned in the prompt.
Modern Clean Menu
Text-to-Image“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent typographic hierarchy with a professional brand identity
- + Highly legible food names and prices with realistic menu details
- + Clean, balanced layout that looks like a finished commercial product
- − Slight spelling errors in descriptions (e.g., 'Alferdo', 'Riautto')
- − The grid of photos includes items not specifically categorized by the top tabs
Z-Image Turbo
- + Very vibrant and appealing food photography
- + Strong use of bold sans-serif fonts as requested
- + Effective minimalist orange accents
- − Poor spelling and typographical errors in section headers (e.g., 'MANS', 'SE TIIION')
- − The layout is less practical as a real menu, with images separated from their text descriptions
- − Lower resolution text rendering compared to the competitor
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro produces a significantly more professional and realistic menu design that includes contact info, social icons, and a QR code, whereas Z-Image Turbo feels more like a conceptual layout with major spelling issues. While Z-Image Turbo has vibrant photography, its failure to correctly spell common headers like 'Mains' makes it less functional.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent adherence to the 'exploded burger' requirement with all ingredients suspended.
- + Crisp and legible typography that perfectly follows the fire/glow styling instructions.
- + High-quality photorealistic textures on the lettuce, patty, and bun.
- − The 'starburst' for the price is a bit simple compared to the other text effects.
- − The lettuce piece is disproportionately large compared to the bun.
Z-Image Turbo
- + Strong glowing effect on the pricing starburst and title text.
- + Good sense of atmosphere with the fiery background and flying liquid droplets.
- − Failed to provide an 'exploded' burger, showing a mostly assembled stacked burger instead.
- − The lettuce texture looks slightly plastic or artificial compared to Model A.
- − Text layout is less dynamic, feeling like a standard stack.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner as it perfectly executed the difficult 'exploded' burger composition requested in the prompt, whereas Z-Image Turbo provided a standard stacked burger. Wan 2.7 Pro also handled the specific placement of multiple text elements with better clarity and adherence to the layout instructions.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent text rendering with perfect spelling and complete sentences.
- + Natural chalk textures including smudges and dust at the bottom of the board.
- + Beautiful composition that captures a warm café atmosphere in the background.
- − The font looks slightly too uniform and digital, missing the 'elegant cursive' request for the title.
- − The text is very clean and lacks the more varied 'human' slant found in real handwriting.
Z-Image Turbo
- + The handwriting style is very realistic with natural variations in spacing and letterform.
- + Strong chalk texture that feels authentic to a physical board.
- − Contains a spelling error ('Mustroom' instead of Mushroom).
- − The title is in standard block lettering rather than the requested 'elegant cursive'.
- − The layout is cropped tight, losing the 'cozy café' atmosphere requested.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner for its perfect spelling and ability to follow the complex menu instructions without truncating the items. While Z-Image Turbo has a more authentic 'handwritten' aesthetic, its spelling error and lack of background context make it a less successful interpretation of the prompt.
The Reversed Rodeo
Text-to-Image“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent background composition with multiple planets and Earth's atmosphere.
- + Highly detailed texture on the horse's coat and mane.
- + Clear, cinematic lighting that feels consistent with the space setting.
- − The horse's front-left leg has an anatomical issue where the hoof is floating separately from the leg.
Z-Image Turbo
- + Natural and dynamic jumping pose for the horse.
- + Good detail on the astronaut's suit and helmet reflections.
- + Clean silhouette against a darker space background.
- − The background is quite sparse and lacks the 'surreal' or 'highly detailed' planet elements seen in the other image.
- − The star field looks a bit grainy and less cinematic.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro offers a much more imaginative and surreal interpretation of the prompt, including a beautiful planetary landscape that enhances the cinematic feel. While Z-Image Turbo has a cleaner anatomical profile for the horse, it lacks the visual complexity and environmental detail that makes the other image stand out.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent photorealism and texture on the capybara's fur.
- + Accurately places the passenger in the back seat as requested.
- + Highly detailed street background with realistic glass reflections.
- − The capybara's hands look more like primate hands than capybara paws.
- − Minor perspective issue with the driver's head size relative to the car frame.
Z-Image Turbo
- + Natural lighting on the subject's face.
- + Good representation of the bored expression on the passenger's face.
- − The passenger is seated in the front passenger seat instead of the back seat.
- − Detailed paws look somewhat mutated and lack the clear front-paw placement requested.
- − The background is less detailed and lacks the vibrant 'New York at night' feel.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner because it correctly placed the businesswoman in the back seat, whereas Z-Image Turbo placed her in the front next to the driver. Wan 2.7 Pro also provided a much more immersive and realistic New York city background and superior texture work on the taxi interior and the capybara itself.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent typography rendering with perfect spelling of all details
- + High-quality, polished illustration style with consistent lighting
- + Superior layout that balances the border, graphics, and text elegantly
- − Illustration style leans slightly more 'storybook' than 'vintage gothic parchment'
Z-Image Turbo
- + Stronger adherence to the 'dark parchment' texture requested
- + Atmospheric, cinematic lighting on the central jack-o-lantern
- − Spelling error in location text ('The Archves' instead of 'The Arches')
- − Fragmented layout with scroll banners that appear disconnected from the background
- − The sub-text at the top is very small and difficult to read
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully rendered all requested text accurately and integrated it into a professional, cohesive layout. While Z-Image Turbo captured the parchment texture well, it failed on spelling details and had a less polished composition.
Bald man challenge
Image Editing“Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent adherence to the request for thick, natural hair
- + Perfect preservation of facial identity and clothing
- + Seamless integration of hair with existing lighting and shadows
- − None notable
Z-Image Turbo
- + Successfully preserved the subject's environment and outfit
- − Failed to provide a 'full, thick head' of hair, only adding a light buzz cut
- − Lost the subject's glasses
- − Altered facial features slightly, making the person look like a different individual
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner as it perfectly executed the instruction while keeping the original image's identity intact. Z-Image Turbo failed on multiple fronts, failing to provide the requested hair volume and accidentally removing the subject's glasses and altering his face.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent text rendering with clean, professional typography.
- + Correctly identifies and renders the Japanese flag icon.
- + Detailed 3D models with high-quality textures for the rice and fish.
- − Includes extra elements like chopsticks and a soy sauce bowl that weren't explicitly requested.
- − The 'diorama base' is more of a thick plate than a standalone base.
Z-Image Turbo
- + Strong adherence to the 'diorama base' request with a layered platform.
- + Clean, simple composition that matches the 'minimal' request.
- − Incorrectly renders the Chinese flag instead of the Japanese flag.
- − The text 'SUSHI' is slightly misaligned with the flag icon.
- − The sushi model is very basic with less refined textures compared to model a.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner as it correctly followed the instructions for the Japanese flag and provided much higher quality 3D textures. Z-Image Turbo failed a critical part of the prompt by including the Chinese flag for a dish specifically labeled as Japanese.
Over-the-top cartoon caricature
Editing“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Successfully incorporates all elements: tv anchor profession, hockey stick, and multiple dogs.
- + Captures the 'caricature' style with exaggerated facial features and a humorous cartoon aesthetic.
- + Clear, legible text rendering in speech bubbles.
- − Completely changes the medium of the image from a photo to a digital illustration.
- − Does not preserve the background or original clothing of the source image.
Z-Image Turbo
- + Excellent preservation of the subject's facial features and the original photographic style.
- + Subtly adds a small dog in the background to address one part of the prompt.
- − Fails to create a 'caricature' as requested.
- − Completely ignores the 'tv show anchor' and 'hockey' requirements.
- − The edit is too subtle for a prompt requesting an 'exaggerated and humorous' transformation.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro followed the complex creative instructions much better than Z-Image Turbo, successfully integrating the news anchor, hockey, and dog themes into a cohesive caricature style. While Z-Image Turbo preserved the original photo's literal appearance better, it failed to perform almost all of the requested edits besides adding a single small dog.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent adherence to the 'god rays' requirement with realistic volumetric lighting.
- + Higher level of environmental detail including varied wildflowers and distinct dew sparkles on the grass.
- + Superior anatomical accuracy with all four specified animals clearly distinct and well-proportioned.
- − The kitten's facial expression is slightly contorted compared to the others.
- − The fox's eyes appear a bit more predatory than 'big and expressive' in a cute way.
Z-Image Turbo
- + Captures the 'big expressive eyes' and 'wholesome vibe' very effectively with a cute, stylized look.
- + Soft fur texture is very prominent and tactile on the golden retriever and bunny.
- + Clean, bright composition targeting a specific greeting-card aesthetic.
- − Failed to include the 'fox kit', instead showing two cats/hybrids or a very cat-like fox as the fourth animal.
- − Lacks the requested 'god rays' and depth in the lighting compared to Model A.
- − The butterfly placement feels slightly more static and less integrated into the scene.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner for its superior prompt adherence, particularly in rendering the complex lighting of 'god rays' and including all four distinct animal types requested. While Z-Image Turbo creates a very cute and bright image, it fails to accurately distinguish between the kitten and the fox kit, and lacks the atmospheric depth found in Wan 2.7 Pro.
Studio Ghibli Anime Style
Editing“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent adherence to the 'Studio Ghibli' style with a clear hand-painted watercolor aesthetic.
- + Perfectly captures the request for soft pastel colors and a dreamy, nostalgic mood.
- + Preserves the composition and poses of the original meme accurately while translating them into an illustration.
- − The faces look more like generic watercolor portraits than the specific rounded character designs typical of Studio Ghibli.
Z-Image Turbo
- + Successfully preserves the identity of the people in the original image.
- + Maintains high resolution and photographic clarity.
- − Completely fails to apply the requested artistic style, remaining a photograph.
- − Does not incorporate pastel colors, hand-painted textures, or Ghibli aesthetics.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro successfully transformed the photograph into a hand-painted illustration that strongly evokes the requested nostalgic Ghibli atmosphere while keeping the iconic composition intact. Z-Image Turbo failed the prompt entirely, producing a sharpened version of the original photo with no stylistic changes. Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner for following all creative instructions.
Golden Hour Stroll
Image Editing“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent adherence to the 'windy' prompt with hair flared out symmetrically
- + Maintains nearly perfect source preservation of the face, clothing, and background
- + Abundance of flying leaves effectively communicates the requested 'energetic' feel
- − The wind effect is slightly exaggerated, making the hair look a bit stiff
- − The leash segment near her hand is slightly altered
Z-Image Turbo
- + Natural, subtle hair movement that looks more realistic
- + Good preservation of the overall composition and lighting
- − The face has been significantly altered from the source image, losing the specific likeness
- − Fewer flying leaves compared to Model A, resulting in a less 'energetic' feel
- − Minor artifacts around the leaves and the background foliage
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro followed the dynamic motion instructions much more effectively, creating a lively scene with wind-blown hair and many flying leaves while maintaining the woman's face from the source image. Z-Image Turbo changed the subject's face significantly and provided a much more subtle wind effect that didn't fully capture the requested 'energetic' atmosphere.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent typography and spelling of all required text.
- + Rich, detailed engraving style that evokes a premium vintage feel.
- + Sophisticated use of the banner and emblem layout.
- − Technically misspelled the main title as 'Florion' instead of 'Florian'.
- − Slightly more complex than 'minimalist' usually implies.
Z-Image Turbo
- + Perfect adherence to the 'minimalist' keyword with clean silhouettes.
- + Correct spelling of 'Caffè Florian'.
- + Strong vector-style execution suitable for modern branding.
- − The 'Est. 1720' is not in a banner as requested.
- − The steam element is very small and lacks the 'retro' nuance of the prompt.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro produces a beautiful, high-detail vintage emblem but makes a spelling error in the primary brand name. Z-Image Turbo captures the minimalist vector style and spelling perfectly, though it ignores the specific request for a banner. Z-Image Turbo is the likely winner for correctly identifying the core brand name and better representing the minimalist style requested.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent adherence to the chronological structure with all 6 requested steps visible.
- + Remarkable text rendering with accurate spelling of 'Apollo 11' and astronaut names.
- + Perfect adherence to the requested NASA-inspired color palette and flat-vector style.
- − Minor typo in the word 'Descent' (rendered as 'Descript').
Z-Image Turbo
- + Clean vector aesthetic with vibrant colors.
- + Includes some of the requested iconography such as Earth and Moon orbits.
- − Significant spelling errors in the main title ('Apolio E 11') and labels ('Translurian', 'Descenty').
- − Failed to include all 6 steps requested in the prompt, losing the longitudinal infographic structure.
- − The iconography lacks the consistency and thematic elegance requested.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro followed the complex multi-step prompt almost perfectly, delivering a professional-grade vertical infographic with correct dates, names, and chronological phases. Z-Image Turbo struggled significantly with the text and the structural logic of the infographic, skipping over several requested steps and failing to spell the primary subject correctly. Wan 2.7 Pro is the clear winner for its sophisticated design and high level of prompt adherence.
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