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.
Settled by community votes across 1 shared challenge, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
Qwen Image Max
20.4
arena score
#31 of 44 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
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Recraft V4
26.4
arena score
#8 of 44 in Text-to-Image
Vote tally
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Qwen Image Max
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Recraft V4
100.0%
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100.0%
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.”
Qwen Image Max
Recraft V4
0% wins
0% ties
100% wins
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image Max
- + Excellent typography with a cohesive fiery visual style.
- + High-quality, photorealistic textures on the patty and bun.
- + Vibrant color palette that enhances the 'magic' and 'fiery' themes.
- − The burger is not fully 'exploded', as most components are still stacked.
- − Lacks the vertical separation requested for all components.
Recraft V4
- + Successfully achieves the 'exploded' look with clear vertical suspension.
- + Text placement follows a dynamic editorial layout.
- + Highly realistic lighting on individual food items.
- − The starburst element looks like a flat graphic compared to the photorealistic burger.
- − The fiery background is less prominent and atmospheric than Model A.
Verdict: Recraft V4 followed the 'exploded' instruction much better, displaying distinct layers of the burger, whereas Qwen Image Max focused more on a cohesive, impactful advertisement style with superior typography. While Qwen offers better overall visual flair, Recraft V4 is the winner for its superior adherence to the specific structural layout requested.
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