DALL-E 2 OpenAI FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo fal

Settled by community votes across 12 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

DALL-E 2

17.7 arena score

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27.4 arena score

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Shared challenges 12

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.”

DALL-E 2

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 2

+ Features a wooden-like surface and a blue object in the background.

− Failed almost all spatial instructions including the book on top and the sphere inside.
− The blue sphere is rendered as a massive vase instead of a small sphere inside the cube.
− The red book is interpreted as a red texture inside the tiny cube.

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Perfect adherence to all spatial prompts, including objects inside, on top, and behind.
+ Highly realistic textures on the book, glass, and wooden table.
+ Accurate lighting and refraction through the glass panels.

− None notable for this request.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed every detail of the prompt perfectly, accurately placing the blue sphere inside the cube and the red book on top with high photographic realism. DALL-E 2 failed significantly, confusing the objects and their relative positions, resulting in a small cube and a large blue pot in the background. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo is the clear winner for its superior prompt adherence and visual quality.

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.”

DALL-E 2

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 2

+ Captured realistic reflections on wet pavement
+ Effective use of foreground bokeh for a 'candid' feel

− Subject is heavily blurred and unrecognizable
− Lacks almost all specific details requested like 'elderly Japanese man'
− Poor composition with no clear focal point

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Excellent adherence to all prompt details including age, ethnicity, and activity
+ High visual quality with realistic skin texture and rain effects
+ Perfectly captures motion blur in background cars while keeping the subject sharp

− The front tire of the bicycle appears to be clipping into or submerged in the pavement
− Slightly less 'imperfect' framing than requested, appearing very professionally composed

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed the prompt with high precision, delivering a clear, cinematic, and detailed image that captured the man, the bicycle, and the background motion blur perfectly. DALL-E 2 produced an abstract, heavily blurred image that failed to show the requested subject or activity in any meaningful way.

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.”

DALL-E 2

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

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AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 2

+ Features a distinct bokeh effect

− Extreme lack of visual coherence and anatomical structure
− Heavy digital noise and compression artifacts
− Fails to render basic features like braids, eyes, or ornate engraving effectively

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Exceptional adherence to all prompt details including braided hair with beads and ornate engraving
+ Highly realistic skin textures, scars, and lifelike eyes
+ Excellent composition with clear torchlight source and depth of field

− The torch in the background is slightly blurry due to the depth of field (intentional but less detailed)

Verdict: DALL-E 2 produced an abstract, messy image that barely resembles a human figure, failing almost every specific detail of the prompt. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed the prompt perfectly, delivering a high-fidelity portrait with clear leather textures, intricate armor engravings, and realistic braids.

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.”

DALL-E 2

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 2

+ Strong bold sans-serif typography
+ High contrast and graphic visual style

− Fails to follow the grid food photo request, showing abstract shapes instead
− Text is completely nonsensical with significant rendering artifacts
− Does not follow the section requirements for appetizers/pizza/mains

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Excellent adherence to all prompt elements including specific menu sections
+ Clean professional layout with realistic food photography in a grid
+ Mostly coherent text and layout that feels ready for use

− Some minor pricing alignment issues and gibberish in the subtext
− Food photos are repetitive (mostly pizza) despite various section labels

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo significantly outperforms DALL-E 2 by providing a functional, professional menu layout that follows all prompt instructions, including specific sections and a logical image grid. DALL-E 2 failed the layout requirements and produced abstract, unidentifiable food imagery with heavy text artifacts.

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.”

DALL-E 2

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 2

+ The chalk texture on the strokes shows some natural variance.

− The text is completely illegible and does not follow the prompt.
− The 'handwriting' is a chaotic mess of symbols rather than letters.
− The layout is cramped and lacks the requested cafe background.

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Perfect text rendering of all requested menu items and dates.
+ Excellent chalk texture with realistic smudges and stroke variations.
+ Rich composition that accurately depicts a cozy cafe environment with depth and lighting.

− The pricing for the last item is repeated slightly differently ($9 and then -$9).

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo far surpasses DALL-E 2 by correctly rendering almost every word of the complex text prompt with beautiful handwriting styles. While DALL-E 2 produces illegible nonsense, FLUX.2 provides a high-resolution, professional-grade image that appears authentically photographic.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”

DALL-E 2

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 2

+ Captured a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere
+ Attempts a silver/monochrome aesthetic consistent with space

− Failed the specific spatial instruction for the horse to be on top
− Low resolution with significant noise and lack of fine detail
− Anatomical issues with the horse's legs and the astronaut's silhouette

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Expert execution of high detail and cinematic lighting
+ Perfect rendering of the astronaut suit and horse anatomy
+ Excellent composition and depth with background planets

− Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse instead of being ridden
− Traditional interpretation misses the requested 'surreal' inversion

Verdict: Both models failed the complex spatial constraint of having the horse on top of the astronaut. However, FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo produced a significantly higher quality, cinematic image with professional-grade lighting and details, whereas DALL-E 2 produced a dated, low-resolution result with poor anatomical coherence.

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.”

DALL-E 2

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

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AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 2

− Prompt adherence is nonexistent; the image shows a black leather bag instead of a taxi scene.
− Completely fails to follow every instruction of the user prompt.
− Visual quality is low with significant blur and confusing textures.

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Excellent adherence to all prompt details, including the capybara's cap and the woman's expression.
+ High photorealism with convincing textures on the capybara's fur and the car's interior.
+ Accurate rendering of complex hand interactions with the steering wheel and phone.

− The 'TAX' sign on top is slightly cut off and misspelled (missing the 'I').
− The businesswoman is sitting in the front passenger seat instead of the back seat as requested.

Verdict: DALL-E 2 failed the request entirely, producing a random image of a black bag. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed the prompt with high fidelity, creating a realistic and humorous scene that captured the specific clothing, lighting, and character expressions requested, despite placing the passenger in the front seat.

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.”

DALL-E 2

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 2

+ Captures a hand-painted vintage aesthetic

− Text is largely illegible and fails to follow the prompt instructions
− Lacks key requested elements like the jack-o-lantern and thorn border
− Low resolution with muddy details

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Perfect text rendering of all requested details and dates
+ Highly accurate adherence to all prompt elements including thorns, webs, and pumpkin
+ Excellent composition with clear cinematic lighting

− The aesthetic is a bit modern-digital compared to a truly aged vintage parchment

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo significantly outperforms DALL-E 2 by accurately rendering all requested text and visual elements, whereas DALL-E 2 produced illegible gibberish and missed major parts of the prompt. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo's layout is professional and perfectly suited for a party invitation, featuring sharp details and clear typography.

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.”

DALL-E 2

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 2

+ Strong isometric perspective with clean shadows.

− Failed to include the word 'JAPAN'.
− Misspelled 'SUSHIS' as 'Sush'.
− The 3D models are very basic and lack detail.

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Perfect adherence to all text requirements and the flag icon.
+ Beautiful lighting and high-quality textures on the rice and fish.
+ Excellent interpretation of the 'diorama base' and 'miniature' style requests.

− None identified for this prompt.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed every instruction perfectly, including complex text rendering, the flag icon, and the specific diorama aesthetic. DALL-E 2 failed significantly on the text, spelling, and general visual quality, producing a very sparse and unappealing image.

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.”

DALL-E 2

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 2

+ Captures a sense of motion with the puppy's pose.
+ Includes a butterfly and a grassy environment.

− Massive anatomical failures and merging of animal bodies in the background.
− Severe artifacts and blurry textures throughout.
− Fails to clearly represent all four requested animals.

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Perfectly depicts all four requested animals with distinct, high-quality textures.
+ Excellent lighting with god rays and dew sparkles as requested in the prompt.
+ Superior composition showing the animals interacting and playing together.

− The 'falling' pose of the kitten looks a bit unnatural.
− The butterflies are somewhat static and identical in wing pattern.

Verdict: DALL-E 2 produced a low-quality image with significant anatomical distortions and failed to include all the requested animals clearly. FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo succeeded in creating an incredibly detailed, high-resolution scene that captured every element of the prompt, from the specific species to the dew sparkles and golden lighting.

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.”

DALL-E 2

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

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AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 2

+ Follows the basic requested color scheme.
+ Captures a broad cloche shape.

− Text is completely illegible and gibberish.
− The steam element is poorly rendered and disconnected.
− Visual quality is low with messy, jagged vector lines.

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Perfect text rendering for both name and established date.
+ Excellent vector illustration style with clean lines and balanced composition.
+ Beautiful subtle paper texture that enhances the vintage aesthetic.

− None notable.

Verdict: DALL-E 2 failed significantly on all text elements and delivered a messy, incoherent design. In contrast, FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo followed every prompt instruction perfectly, producing a professional-grade logo with excellent typography and balanced elements.

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.”

DALL-E 2

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 2

+ Adheres to the color palette requested.
+ Captures a complex, technical UI aesthetic.

− Text consists entirely of gibberish and artifacts.
− Fails to include specific requested steps or logical iconography.
− Chaotic composition with no clear information flow.

FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo

+ Excellent prompt adherence including specific mission steps and icons.
+ Legible, accurate text and high-quality vector-style illustrations.
+ Clean, modern layout that effectively functions as an infographic.

− Included 'Saturn Icon' as text literally from the prompt rather than just finding the icon.
− Redundant 'Translunar' and 'Landing site' labels clutter the center.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [dev] Turbo successfully creates a functional, readable infographic that follows the specific instructions for mission steps and NASA-inspired styling. DALL-E 2 fails significantly, producing an abstract mess of garbled text and nonsensical shapes that do not resemble the requested Apollo 11 mission steps.