Black Forest Labs' flagship image generation model delivering state-of-the-art quality with exceptional realism, precision, and consistency for both text-to-image and advanced image editing
Settled by community votes across 5 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
FLUX.2 [max]
25.9
arena score
#11 of 44 in Text-to-Image
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GPT Image 2
28.2
arena score
#3 of 44 in Text-to-Image
Top 3 in Text-to-Image
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GPT Image 2
100.0%
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Shared challenges
5
Challenge by challenge
The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.
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.”
FLUX.2 [max]
GPT Image 2
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AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent grid alignment for the images.
- + Clean, bold sans-serif typography following the prompt strictly.
- + Professional use of negative space and color-coded headers.
- − Text is mostly gibberish or placeholder characters.
- − The categorization is confused (putting burgers/sandwiches under the 'Appetizers' image grid).
- − The pizza header is misaligned with the text below it.
GPT Image 2
- + Legible and realistic text content with item descriptions.
- + High-quality, appetizing food photography that looks realistic.
- + Cohesive branding with a logo and social media icons.
- − The grid is horizontal rather than a standard vertical list, which might be less practical for a full menu.
- − A bit cluttered compared to a strict minimalist aesthetic.
Verdict: GPT Image 2 is the superior design because it features fully legible, realistic menu text and high-quality food photography that makes the design immediately usable. While FLUX.2 [max] captures a more minimalist aesthetic with its grid layout, the inclusion of nonsensical text and logical errors in the food categories makes it less effective as a functional menu design.
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 [max]
GPT Image 2
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent typography rendering with clean, professional-looking fonts.
- + Highly photorealistic textures on the burger bun and patty.
- + Well-balanced composition that feels like a real commercial advertisement.
- − The 'exploded' effect is less dramatic, with several components still clumped together.
- − The starburst does not follow the requested 'fiery, glowing effect' as closely as the other text.
GPT Image 2
- + Perfect adherence to the 'fiery, glowing effect' across all text and the starburst element.
- + Dynamic explosion effect with clear separation of ingredients and fluid sauce motion.
- + High energy and vibrant colors that match the 'fiery' prompt.
- − Text layout is slightly cramped on the left side.
- − The lettuce texture looks slightly more artificial compared to Model A.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, but GPT Image 2 captured the 'fiery' aesthetic more consistently across all UI elements, including the Price starburst. While FLUX.2 [max] produced a more polished, realistic-looking burger, GPT Image 2 felt more dynamic and better matched the request for an exploded view with glowing effects on all text.
Pose & Character Mashup
EditingEdit instruction
“Use Image 1 as the exact pose reference and Image 2 as the character reference. Recreate the person/character from Image 2 in the exact dynamic pose and body position from Image 1. Keep the exact face, hair, clothing style/details, and expression from Image 2. Match the lighting and environment of Image 1. The final image must show the character from Image 2 performing the precise action/pose from Image 1 with perfect anatomy and natural integration.”
Source
FLUX.2 [max]
GPT Image 2
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AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent preservation of the character's facial features and accessories
- + High-quality skin texture and realistic face in the shadow
- + Perfect match for the yellow studio environment and red lighting
- − Failed the pose instruction by putting the character in a generic crouching position
- − Anatomy issues with the character's right foot and left hand
GPT Image 2
- + Successfully replicates the exact complex leg-cross and arm-tilt pose from Image 1
- + Accurately recreates the character's face, sunglasses, and scarf
- + Correctly applies lighting and environment from the source image
- − The scarf's physics and the character's torso look slightly stiff
- − Low-detail rendering of the feet
Verdict: GPT Image 2 is the clear winner because it followed the difficult pose instruction from Image 1 nearly perfectly, including the specific leg-cross and head-tilt. FLUX.2 [max] produced a high-quality image but completely ignored the required pose, defaulting to a standard crouch that missed the essence of the prompt.
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.”
FLUX.2 [max]
GPT Image 2
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent photographic quality and lighting on the capybara's fur.
- + Accurately captures the 'bored' expression of the businesswoman in the back.
- − Major anatomical failure by giving the capybara realistic human hands.
- − The human hands at the steering wheel are disproportionately large and distracting.
GPT Image 2
- + Correctly interprets the prompt by giving the capybara paws on the steering wheel.
- + Better composition for a taxi interior, making it feel more like a cohesive scene.
- + Includes logical background details like the Chase bank sign and realistic taxi door frame.
- − The businesswoman's face is slightly less clear and detailed than in Model A.
Verdict: While FLUX.2 has impressive texture and lighting, it failed the specific anatomical prompt by generating realistic human arms and hands on the capybara. GPT Image 2 followed the instructions much better by depicting front paws on the steering wheel, creating a more convincing and humorous 'normal' scene as requested.
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.”
FLUX.2 [max]
GPT Image 2
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent typography including the grave accent on the letter 'E'.
- + Perfect adherence to the 'minimalist' and 'vector emblem' style requested.
- + Clean, professional composition with balanced white space.
- − The steam lines look a bit too thin and abstract compared to the rest of the illustration.
GPT Image 2
- + Rich, detailed engraving style with great texture.
- + Excellent centering and alignment of all elements.
- + Strong visual identity with a more complex ornamental frame.
- − Missed the 'minimalist' instruction in favor of a more ornate design.
- − The cloche is significantly more detailed than a standard vector logo.
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] followed the 'minimalist' and 'vector' prompts much more accurately, creating a clean, professional logo that would be practical for real-world use. While GPT Image 2 produced a beautiful, high-detail illustration, it ignored the minimalist requirement in favor of a detailed woodcut-style engraving.
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