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DALL-E 3 OpenAI FLUX.2 [pro] Black Forest Labs

Settled by community votes across 8 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

DALL-E 3

18.5 arena score

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FLUX.2 [pro]

26.3 arena score

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Shared challenges 8

Challenge by challenge

The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.

Geometric Composition

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“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 3
FLUX.2 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + High visual quality and atmospheric lighting.
  • + Intricate details within the sphere and on the book texture.
  • + Good composition and color contrast.
  • Failed spatial instructions: the book is inside the cube instead of on top.
  • The 'cube' is a wooden frame with glass panes rather than a simple glass cube.

FLUX.2 [pro]

  • + Perfect prompt adherence for all spatial relationships.
  • + High photorealistic quality with naturalistic lighting and depth of field.
  • + Accurate material rendering for glass, paper, and wood.
  • The sphere is slightly larger than a 'small' sphere relative to the cube.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner as it followed every spatial instruction in the prompt, placing the book on top of the cube and the sphere inside. DALL-E 3 produced a visually striking image but failed the core challenge by placing the red book inside the cube, supporting the sphere.

Candid Street Photography

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“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 3
FLUX.2 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Excellent use of reflections on the wet pavement.
  • + Accurately represents the 'imperfect framing' request with foreground elements blurred.
  • + Strong atmosphere and mood.
  • Physical anatomy is slightly warped, specifically the man's neck and feet.
  • The bicycle mechanics are somewhat abstract and non-functional.
  • The car in the background lacks the requested motion blur.

FLUX.2 [pro]

  • + Highly realistic skin textures and clothing details.
  • + Bicycle mechanics (chain, gears, pedals) are rendered with high accuracy.
  • + Captures the lighting and rain droplets very convincingly.
  • Missed the 'motion blur from passing cars' instruction; the car is stationary or sharp.
  • Composition is quite standard despite the 'imperfect framing' request.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the winner due to its superior anatomical and mechanical realism; the man and the bicycle both look remarkably lifelike. While DALL-E 3 followed the framing and reflection prompts more creatively, it suffered from significant distortion in the subject's body and the bicycle's structure.

Fantasy Warrior

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“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 3
FLUX.2 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Excellent intricate engraving on the armor
  • + High-contrast cinematic lighting with striking bokeh
  • + Creative integration of the helmet structure
  • The facial features look slightly airbrushed and overly perfect
  • Armor looks more ceremonial than battle-worn
  • Sparks appear a bit artificial and flat

FLUX.2 [pro]

  • + Accurate depiction of braided hair with small beads
  • + Realistic skin texture with convincing dirt and scars
  • + Subtle and lifelike lighting from the torch source
  • The armor engravings are a bit simpler compared to the other model
  • The background torch is slightly distracting in the composition

Verdict: DALL-E 3 produces a highly stylized and cinematic image with incredible armor detail, but it feels more like a digital painting. FLUX.2 [pro] is more successful in achieving the 'lifelike' and 'battle-worn' aspects of the prompt, with superior skin textures, realistic scars, and accurate hair braiding.

Modern Clean Menu

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“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 3
FLUX.2 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Provides a variety of layout options in a single view
  • + High-quality, artistic food photography
  • + Sophisticated use of color blocks and grids
  • Text is largely nonsensical and illegible
  • Layout feels more like a magazine than a functional restaurant menu
  • Does not follow the requested sections clearly (Appetizers/Pizza/Mains)

FLUX.2 [pro]

  • + Excellent typography with clear, legible headers and item names
  • + Strict adherence to the requested sections: Appetizers, Pizza, and 'Mins'
  • + Highly functional and professional-looking layout for a casual dining setting
  • Spelling error in 'Mains' (labeled as 'MINS')
  • Repeating the same images and text items across different sections
  • Food photography looks slightly more generic/stock-photo style compared to A

Verdict: While DALL-E 3 creates visually striking and artistic layouts, FLUX.2 [pro] is much more successful in creating an actual, functional menu design. FLUX.2 [pro] followed the prompt's structural requirements for specific sections and produced legible, bold sans-serif text that makes it usable as a template.

The Capybara Taxi Driver

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“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 3
FLUX.2 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Excellent fur detail and rim lighting on the capybara.
  • + Captures the professional, focused expression of the capybara well.
  • + The taxi interior feels stylized and cohesive with high contrast.
  • Failed to include the human passenger in the back seat.
  • The cap is black rather than the requested yellow.

FLUX.2 [pro]

  • + Includes all prompt elements, including the human passenger looking at a phone.
  • + Highly photorealistic textures on the jacket and taxi dashboard.
  • + Accurately colored the cap yellow as requested in the prompt.
  • The capybara's paws look slightly human-like with gloves rather than natural paws on a steering wheel.
  • The passenger is a bit blurry compared to the foreground.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner as it followed all prompt instructions, specifically including the human passenger and the yellow cap which DALL-E 3 missed. While DALL-E 3 produced a very clean and artistic image, FLUX.2 [pro] achieved a higher level of photorealism and compositional complexity.

Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow

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“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 3
FLUX.2 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Strong implementation of god rays and sunrise lighting
  • + Very expressive facial features that enhance the joyful theme
  • + Dynamic composition with animals reaching for butterflies
  • Has a distinct CGI/3D animation look rather than the requested hyper-photorealistic style
  • Anatomical strangeness with 'butterfly-birds' having furry heads and beaks
  • Overly saturated colors decrease realism

FLUX.2 [pro]

  • + Successfully achieves a realistic, photorealistic aesthetic rather than a cartoonish one
  • + Excellent fur texture and realistic anatomy for all four animals
  • + Subtle and natural-looking golden hour lighting with dew sparkles
  • The god rays are very faint compared to the prominent light rays in Model A
  • The kitten's pose is a bit awkward as it rests its paw on the rabbit

Verdict: While DALL-E 3 captures the 'expressive' and 'joyful' vibe well, it fails the 'photorealistic' requirement by producing a 3D animated movie style with bizarre hybrid creatures. FLUX.2 [pro] followed the prompt more accurately, providing high-quality realism, correct animal anatomy, and a sophisticated meadow environment.

Vintage Cafe Logo

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“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 3
FLUX.2 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Strong vintage aesthetic with woodblock-style shading
  • + Good visual balance in the circular emblem
  • + Accurate date placement on the banner
  • Failed to include the specific name 'Caffè Florian', substituting 'Coffee House' instead
  • Design is quite busy and borders on a vintage illustration rather than a minimalist logo

FLUX.2 [pro]

  • + Excellent adherence to the specific 'Caffè Florian' brand name with correct accents
  • + True minimalist vector style as requested
  • + Clean and legible typography with a sophisticated classic feel
  • The 'Est. 1720' banner is a bit small and slightly crowded compared to the main text
  • The stem/smoke effect is somewhat simple

Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is the clear winner because it correctly followed the primary instruction to include the specific name 'Caffè Florian', whereas DALL-E 3 hallucinated 'Coffee House'. FLUX.2 [pro] also better captured the 'minimalist' and 'vector emblem' style requested in the prompt.

Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

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“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 3
FLUX.2 [pro]

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Captures a sophisticated aesthetic with complex geometric lines.
  • + Strong adherence to the NASA-inspired color palette through deep navy and red accents.
  • Fails to follow the requested sequential steps or display readable text.
  • Style is too cluttered and abstract for a functional infographic.

FLUX.2 [pro]

  • + Perfectly follows the specified chronological steps and labels.
  • + Iconography is consistent and fits the modern flat-vector design request.
  • Typography contains minor spelling artifacts in smaller text blocks.
  • The composition is somewhat basic compared to the visual density requested for a poster.

Verdict: FLUX.2 [pro] is significantly superior as it actually functions as an infographic by displaying the requested steps and legible text. DALL-E 3 produced a high-quality abstract layout that fails to include the specific information requested in the prompt.

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