OpenAI's legacy image generation model supporting generations, edits with masks (inpainting), and variations
Settled by community votes across 7 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
DALL-E 2
17.7
arena score
#37 of 44 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
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FLUX.2 [flex]
25.2
arena score
#13 of 44 in Text-to-Image
Vote tally
Where the votes landed
DALL-E 2
0.0%
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Ties
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FLUX.2 [flex]
100.0%
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0.0%
0.0% ties
100.0%
Shared challenges
7
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 [flex]
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AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Features a wooden table with realistic reflections.
- − Failed to include a blue sphere inside the cube, placing a red cube in it instead.
- − Failed to place a red book on top of the cube.
- − The plant is in a blue pot rather than being behind the cube as requested.
- − Low resolution and poor clarity compared to the competitor.
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Perfect adherence to all spatial instructions in the prompt.
- + High visual quality with realistic refraction through the glass cube.
- + Effective use of soft window light from the left as specified.
- + Excellent rendering of textures, particularly the book and plant.
- − None notable.
Verdict: DALL-E 2 failed on almost every specific instruction, confusing colors and objects (placing a red cube inside instead of a blue sphere and omitting the book entirely). In contrast, FLUX.2 [flex] followed every part of the prompt perfectly, demonstrating superior spatial reasoning and photorealistic rendering.
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 [flex]
AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Successfully captures the 'imperfect framing' and 'shallow depth of field' aspect of the prompt.
- + Atmospheric and chaotic candid feel.
- − Fails to show the subject's face or ethnicity clearly.
- − Low resolution and lacks the fine detail of natural skin texture requested.
- − The bicycle and the act of 'repairing' are obstructed and poorly defined.
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Excellent adherence to almost every prompt detail including natural skin texture, elderly Japanese man, and red bicycle.
- + Perfectly captures motion blur from passing cars and light rain effects.
- + Realistic lighting and highly detailed textures on the skin and bicycle.
- − Composition is a bit too 'perfect' for a requested 'imperfect framing' shot.
- − Depth of field is slightly deeper than a typical 50mm wide-open look might suggest.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [flex] provides a much more faithful and high-quality interpretation of the prompt, delivering specific details like the man's age, ethnicity, and the rain effects with high clarity. DALL-E 2 produced an abstract, muddy image that failed to represent the subject or the specific technical requirements for skin texture and cinematic realism.
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 [flex]
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AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Strong bold sans-serif typography
- + High contrast visual style
- − Nonsensical text and layout
- − Food photos are fragmented and abstract rather than professional
- − Does not follow the grid structure or section requirements
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Excellent layout that follows all prompt instructions
- + High quality, recognizable food photography in a clear grid
- + Text is legible and categorized by section with prices
- − Some minor spelling errors in small body text
- − Repetitive placeholder names for dishes
Verdict: DALL-E 2 produced an abstract artistic interpretation that fails as a functional menu design, featuring fragmented imagery and garbled text. In contrast, FLUX.1 [flex] followed every prompt requirement perfectly, creating a professional, clean, and modern menu layout with logical sections and appetizing food photography.
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 [flex]
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AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Matches the requested isometric 45-degree angle.
- + Vibrant lighting and colors.
- − Failed to render the word 'JAPAN' and 'SUSHI' correctly, spelling it 'Sush'.
- − The 'sushi' objects are abstract and poorly defined.
- − Missed the flag icon and top-center text placement requirements.
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Perfect adherence to all text and icon requirements in the specified layout.
- + High-quality 3D clay-like textures consistent with a 'cartoon miniature' style.
- + Excellent composition with the diorama base and realistic lighting.
- − The perspective is slightly lower than a true 45-degree top-down isometric angle.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [flex] successfully captured every element of the prompt, including the specific text strings, the flag icon, and the miniature diorama aesthetics. DALL-E 2 failed significantly on the text rendering and the overall visual coherence of the sushi objects, resulting in a very abstract and incomplete 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 [flex]
AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Captures a sense of dynamic movement and action.
- − Significant anatomical distortions and blurry textures.
- − Fails to include all requested animals clearly.
- − Butterfly and backgrounds look like a messy digital painting rather than photorealistic.
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Perfect adherence to the prompt including all four specific animals.
- + Exceptional visual quality with clear fur textures and 'god rays'.
- + Well-balanced composition with an expressive, joyful atmosphere.
- − The lighting on the animals is slightly too uniform compared to the harsh backlighting of the sun.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [flex] successfully rendered every element of the complex prompt with high fidelity and charm, including the specific list of animals and lighting effects. In contrast, DALL-E 2 produced a low-resolution, distorted image with unrecognizable creatures and significant artifacts.
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 [flex]
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AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Follows the warm brown and cream color palette.
- + Successfully generates a cloche dome icon.
- − Text is completely illegible and nonsensical.
- − Lacks the requested banner element.
- − Vector lines are rough and lack professional polish.
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Perfect text rendering for both 'Caffè Florian' and 'Est. 1720'.
- + Excellently structured vector composition with clear lines and a professional banner.
- + Accurately represents all prompt elements including steam and subtle background texture.
- − The steam element is very subtle, bordering on thin.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [flex] followed every instruction perfectly, producing a professional-grade logo with accurate typography and all requested elements like the banner and steam. DALL-E 2 struggled significantly with the text and overall composition, resulting in a cluttered and illegible design.
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 [flex]
AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Adheres to the color palette constraints.
- − Text consists of illegible gibberish and misspells the primary header.
- − Fails to follow the requested 6-step logical sequence.
- − Visual style is cluttered and lacks the requested clean vector look.
FLUX.2 [flex]
- + Perfectly follows the 6-step logical sequence with clear iconography.
- + Renders clean, legible text including specific technical labels.
- + High-quality vector aesthetic with a professional layout and balanced composition.
- − The 'Descent' icon is slightly misaligned with its text compared to the grid of other elements.
Verdict: DALL-E 2 fails significantly on both prompt adherence and detail, producing garbled text and a chaotic layout that does not resemble an infographic. FLUX.2 [flex] successfully executes the complex multi-step prompt, delivering a professional-grade vector poster with accurate spelling and iconography.
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