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
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Recraft V4 Pro
24.3
arena score
#18 of 44 in Text-to-Image
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Shared challenges
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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.”
Qwen Image Max
Recraft V4 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
Qwen Image Max
- + Excellent integration of fire effects on the text
- + Strong sense of motion and impact with sparks and lighting
- + Warm and appetizing color palette
- − The burger is not fully 'exploded' as requested; many components are still stacked
- − The 'starburst' for the price is more of a light flare than a graphic shape
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Perfectly follows the 'exploded burger' prompt with all layers clearly suspended
- + Text is sharp, legible, and correctly contains all requested elements
- + High photorealistic detail on the ingredients, especially the patty and bun
- − The composition feels slightly static compared to the more dynamic lighting of Model A
- − The background is a bit plain compared to the fiery concept requested
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro followed the 'exploded' instruction much better than Qwen Image Max, clearly showing every layer of the burger in mid-air. While Qwen Image Max had superior lighting and fire effects that made for a more punchy advertisement, it failed the core structural request by keeping most of the burger together.
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