FLUX.2 [klein] 9B Black Forest Labs Qwen Image 2.0 Pro Alibaba

Settled by community votes across 1 shared challenge, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

FLUX.2 [klein] 9B

21.3 arena score

#7 of 23 in Image Editing

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Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

22.3 arena score

#27 of 44 in Text-to-Image

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FLUX.2 [klein] 9B

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Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

100.0%

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Shared challenges 1

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

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.”

FLUX.2 [klein] 9B

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

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AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.2 [klein] 9B

+ Natural chalk smudge and eraser marks increase realism.
+ Consistent, believable handwriting style across the entire board.
+ Includes the wooden frame and background cafe setting for better context.

− Several spelling errors including 'Riott', 'Risoto', 'Octoopus', and 'fress'.
− Repetitive pricing text and cluttered layout in the middle section.

Qwen Image 2.0 Pro

+ Perfect spelling for all complex menu items like 'Risotto' and 'Octopus'.
+ Excellent chalk texture with realistic dusty fallout underneath the words.
+ Clear, legible layout with balanced spacing between items.

− The board lacks a wooden frame, appearing slightly less like a physical café object.
− Handwriting is almost too perfect, leaning slightly toward a digital brush effect.

Verdict: While FLUX.2 [klein] 9B captures the atmosphere of a smudged, real-world chalkboard effectively, it severely fails on spelling and text legibility. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro provides perfect spelling and high-quality chalk textures while maintaining a consistent handwritten aesthetic, making it the superior choice for a text-heavy menu task.