OpenAI's legacy image generation model supporting generations, edits with masks (inpainting), and variations
Settled by community votes across 8 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 [pro]
26.3
arena score
#9 of 44 in Text-to-Image
Vote tally
Where the votes landed
DALL-E 2
0.0%
win rate
Ties
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FLUX.2 [pro]
100.0%
win rate
0.0%
0.0% ties
100.0%
Shared challenges
8
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 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Features a wooden table with realistic reflections.
- − Failed almost every spatial prompt instruction.
- − Confused the blue sphere with a blue plant pot.
- − The red 'book' is rendered as a red block inside the cube rather than on top.
- − Poor resolution and overall image quality.
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Perfect adherence to all spatial instructions in the prompt.
- + High-quality rendering of glass transperency and light refraction.
- + Realistic textures on the book cover and wooden table surface.
- + Accurate lighting direction from the left as requested.
- − The plant in the background is slightly out of focus, though this fits the depth of field.
Verdict: DALL-E 2 completely failed the prompt, misinterpreting the blue sphere as a large pot and placing the red object inside the cube instead of on top. FLUX.2 [pro] followed every instruction perfectly, resulting in a cohesive, high-quality image with accurate physics and lighting.
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 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Successfully captures reflections on wet pavement
- + Contains high levels of abstraction consistent with 'imperfect framing' and 'shallow depth of field'
- − The subject is completely unrecognizable as an elderly Japanese man
- − Image is excessively blurry to the point of lacking any visual coherence
- − Lacks details like rain, skin texture, or a clear bicycle
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Perfectly adheres to all prompt instructions including subject, weather, and lens characteristics
- + Excellent skin texture and realistic, non-stylized photographic quality
- + Great composition with realistic light bokeh and motion blur in the background
- − The 'imperfect framing' request is ignored as the subject is perfectly centered
- − The car in the background lacks significant motion blur despite the prompt's request
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] produced a high-quality, photorealistic image that followed nearly every detail of the prompt, including the specific person, setting, and lens style. In contrast, DALL-E 2 produced an abstract, heavily blurred image that failed to render the subject or any meaningful details, making it a poor response to the request.
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 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Features a battle-worn texture on metal
- + Creates a sense of depth with blurred foreground elements
- − Failed to include major prompt elements like braided hair with beads
- − Low resolution with messy, incoherent visual artifacts
- − Does not show 'lifelike eyes' or a clear facial portrait
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent adherence to all prompt details including braided hair, beads, and leather textures
- + High-quality rendering with realistic skin, scars, and cinematic lighting
- + Intricate engraving on the plate armor and clear bokeh effect
- − The scars appear slightly superficial/fresh rather than long-term battle-worn
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] followed the prompt with near-perfect accuracy, delivering a high-fidelity portrait containing all requested elements like braided hair and engraved armor. In contrast, DALL-E 2 produced an abstract, low-quality image that failed to render a clear face or any of the specific decorative details requested.
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 [pro]
0% wins
0% ties
100% wins
AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Strong bold typography visually matches the 'modern minimalist' aesthetic better in terms of pure design.
- + High-contrast visual style with vibrant photography sections.
- − Nonsense text that does not follow the requested categories.
- − Poor coherence in food images, which appear fragmented and abstract.
- − Fails the grid layout requirement for a functional menu.
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent adherence to prompt instructions including sections for appetizers, pizza, and mains.
- + Clean professional grid layout that functions as an actual menu design.
- + High image quality for the food photographs.
- − Some text spelling errors like 'MINS' instead of 'MAINS'.
- − Repeats 'Garlic Bread' and 'Margherita Pizza' throughout multiple sections.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner as it produced a functional, professional menu layout that adhered to every part of the prompt, including category names. DALL-E 2 failed to create a usable menu, opting for a more abstract and fragmented artistic style with unreadable text.
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 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- − Failed completely to follow the prompt.
- − Image shows a black leather handbag instead of the requested scene.
- − Resolution and detail are low compared to modern standards.
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent adherence to all complex prompt requirements including subject, clothing, and background.
- + High visual quality with realistic textures on the capybara's fur and the car's interior.
- + Accurately captures the 'bored' expression and lighting of Manhattan at night.
- − The capybara's front 'paws' look slightly like human hands in gloves, which is a minor anatomical inconsistency.
Verdict: DALL-E 2 failed the task entirely, producing a low-quality image of a handbag that bears no relation to the prompt. FLUX.2 [pro] followed the prompt flawlessly, creating a highly detailed, photorealistic, and charmingly surreal image of a capybara driving a taxi with a bored passenger.
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 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Captures a sense of dynamic motion and action.
- − Extreme anatomical distortions in all animals and the butterfly.
- − Low resolution with significant digital artifacts.
- − Fails to clearly depict all requested animal types.
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Excellent adherence to the prompt, including all four specific animals.
- + Hyper-photorealistic detail in fur, eyes, and environment.
- + Beautiful lighting with bokeh and clear dew sparkles.
- − The kitten has five legs/paws visible, a common AI structural error.
- − The animals are more stationary/posed than 'tumbling' as requested.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] vastly outperforms DALL-E 2 in every category, providing a high-fidelity image that strictly follows the prompt's list of animals and lighting conditions. While FLUX.2 has a minor anatomical glich with the kitten's legs, DALL-E 2 produces a low-quality, distorted result where the animals are barely recognizable as their intended species.
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 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Simple minimalist iconography
- + Matches the requested color palette
- − Text is completely illegible and garbled
- − Fails to include the banner or 'Est. 1720' text
- − Execution feels low-resolution and lacks polish
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Perfect text rendering of 'Caffè Florian' and 'Est. 1720'
- + Elegant vector style with professional shading and textures
- + Excellent adherence to all prompt elements including the banner and steam
- − The 'Est. 1720' banner text is slightly small compared to the main title
Verdict: DALL-E 2 fails significantly on the technical aspects of the prompt, producing nonsensical text and missing several key descriptive elements like the banner. FLUX.2 [pro] delivers a high-quality, professional logo that perfectly captures the vintage aesthetic, typography, and specific details 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.”
DALL-E 2
FLUX.2 [pro]
AI Judge Analysis
DALL-E 2
- + Captures a technical schematic aesthetic reminiscent of early mission control displays.
- − Fails significantly on text rendering with nonsense words like 'ALLPOO'.
- − Chaotic layout that does not follow the requested linear infographic steps.
- − Poor prompt adherence regarding specific icons and style.
FLUX.2 [pro]
- + Perfect adherence to the requested infographic structure and steps.
- + High-quality vector style with clean lines and consistent iconography.
- + Successful rendering of mission titles and crew names.
- − Minor gibberish in the smaller supporting text blocks.
- − Omitted the 'Translunar' Moon icon, though the step is correctly labeled.
Verdict: DALL-E 2 produced a messy, illegible image that ignored the specific sequence of events and featured distorted text. FLUX.2 [pro] followed the prompt instructions near-perfectly, creating a professional, modern infographic with clear steps, appropriate icons, and the correct color palette.
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