Tokaji Text Trials

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Image Upscaling

2 models were given the same image, and the community voted blind on which outputs looked best. How it works

This challenge is particularly useful because it tests two of the hardest real-world elements at once — precise text reproduction and realistic handling of glass, reflections, and moisture — which are common failure points in product photography upscaling.

Voters were asked to judge by Text Accuracy Label Fidelity Glass Reflections & Condensation

Challenge Rankings

2 models
# Model Elo
1 1170
2 1003

Crystal Upscaler leads the challenge with a 1150 Elo and a 100% win rate, establishing a significant 151-point gap over Recraft Crisp Upscale (999 Elo). While Recraft offers a nearly 3x speed advantage and low $0.006/image pricing, it fails to match Crystal’s performance in handling the complex text and reflections required by this trial.

Elo vs Speed

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Competitors

2 models, ranked by Elo
1

Crystal Upscaler

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2

Recraft Crisp Upscale

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Highlighted Battles

The most competitive head-to-head matchups, selected by closeness and vote count.