Black Forest Labs' distilled 9 billion parameter image generation model with sub-second inference and multi-reference support
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 Max
20.4
arena score
#31 of 44 in Text-to-Image
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FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
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The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.
Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge
Text-to-Image“Ad for 'Magic Burger'. Dynamic, exploded burger with all components (bun, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce) suspended in mid-air. Emphasize photorealistic detail and a sense of motion. Dark, fiery background with glowing embers. Integrate text: 'MAGIC BURGER' as a prominent title, 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' as a secondary message, and '€6.99' in a starburst, all rendered with a fiery, glowing effect.”
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
Qwen Image Max
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
- + Precise text rendering with clean, professional font styles.
- + Excellent photorealistic textures on the patties and bun.
- + Dynamic 'exploded' composition with components clearly separated.
- − The 'magic burger' text is slightly less fiery than the prompt requested.
- − The sauce droplets look slightly stylized rather than fully photorealistic.
Qwen Image Max
- + Strong fiery effects on the main title text.
- + Atmospheric lighting with realistic smoke and char on the meat.
- + Good sense of motion with flying embers and debris.
- − The burger components are mostly touching, failing the 'exploded' instruction.
- − The top bun texture is a bit inconsistent with real food photography.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [klein] 9B provides a superior technical layout for an advertisement, accurately separating the burger components in mid-air as requested. While Qwen Image Max captures the fiery atmosphere well, it fails to deliver the 'exploded' view of the ingredients. FLUX.2 [klein] 9B is the preferred choice for its clear composition and high-quality text integration.
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The Max series of Tongyi Qwen’s image generation model excels across a wide range of generation tasks. Compared with the Plus series, it significantly reduces the “AI-like” feel in generated images, enhancing their realism. It delivers more lifelike material textures for human subjects, finer and more detailed natural textures, and more visually appealing text rendering.