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 1 shared challenge, 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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Qwen Image Max
20.4
arena score
#31 of 44 in Text-to-Image
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FLUX.2 [max]
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Shared challenges
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Challenge by challenge
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 [max]
Qwen Image Max
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.2 [max]
- + Excellent exploded view with clear separation of all burger elements
- + Perfectly rendered text and starburst graphical elements
- + Strong commercial photography aesthetic with high clarity
- − The 'exploded' effect feels a bit static and vertically stacked
Qwen Image Max
- + Superior sense of motion and dynamic energy
- + Beautifully integrated fiery effect on the main title text
- + Great lighting and texture on the patty
- − Failure to fully execute the 'exploded' burger request as elements remain mostly joined
- − Small artifact in the currency symbol of the price
Verdict: FLUX.2 [max] followed the 'exploded' instruction much better, creating a clear vertical separation of every ingredient which is a staple of burger advertising. While Qwen Image Max has more dynamic motion and exciting fire effects, it failed the core structural request by keeping the burger largely intact. FLUX.2 [max] is the winner for accurate prompt adherence and professional layout.
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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.