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FLUX.1 Kontext Max vs Ideogram V2

By Elo rating, FLUX.1 Kontext Max is expected to win 53% of comparisons against Ideogram V2.

Both models received the same prompts. Wins and losses count only images judged together in the same call, the same comparisons the leaderboard Elo is fitted from.

FLUX.1 Kontext Max
Black Forest Labs
800 Elo ±44
Rank #36 of 44 · median 14s per image · 6 refused
Not judged in the same call yet
Elo expectation: FLUX.1 Kontext Max wins 53%
Ideogram V2
Ideogram
776 Elo ±55
Rank #37 of 44 · median 21s per image

By category

CategoryFLUX.1 Kontext MaxIdeogram V2Direct record
Anime & Cartoon Style 811 750 —
Architecture & Interiors 714 618 —
Complex Scenes 869 680 —
Ghibli style 844 478 —
Graphic Design 837 843 —
Hands & Anatomy 897 973 —
Photorealistic People & Portraits 615 912 —
Surreal & Creative Prompts 802 674 —
Text in Images 721 907 —
Ultra Hard 794 548 —

By criterion

CriterionFLUX.1 Kontext MaxIdeogram V2
Prompt adherence 878 824
Technical quality 816 834
Artistic merit 766 781
Detail execution 754 812
Realism & coherence 845 830

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Anime & Cartoon Style A magical girl character in a frilly dress, casting a spell (classic anime trope).
A magical girl character in a frilly dress, casting a spell (classic anime trope). - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 7 / 10
Judge's noteThis is a technically attractive fantasy image with no major anatomical failure. It ranks lower mainly because its visual language and character design are less specific to the classic anime trope.
A magical girl character in a frilly dress, casting a spell (classic anime trope). - Ideogram V2
Ideogram V2 4 / 10
Judge's noteRanked last because the central spellcasting action is not convincingly depicted, despite competent portrait and costume rendering. Its substantial departure from the intended magical-girl scene outweighs its technical strengths.
Architecture & Interiors A traditional Moroccan riad courtyard with detailed zellige tilework, flowing fountain, citrus trees, and ornate woodwork. Morning light casting intricate shadow patterns.
A traditional Moroccan riad courtyard with detailed zellige tilework, flowing fountain, citrus trees, and ornate woodwork. Morning light casting intricate shadow patterns. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 7 / 10
Judge's noteRank 9 of 13: a strong atmospheric interpretation with excellent subject coverage. Noticeable inconsistencies in its dominant decorative surfaces prevent it from matching the more precisely executed courtyards.
A traditional Moroccan riad courtyard with detailed zellige tilework, flowing fountain, citrus trees, and ornate woodwork. Morning light casting intricate shadow patterns. - Ideogram V2
Ideogram V2 6 / 10
Judge's noteRanks 10th of 13, with useful architectural depth and especially good carved-door detail. Its awkward centerpiece and uneven secondary details make it competent rather than exceptional.
Complex Scenes A family cooking together in a kitchen, each person busy with a different task.
A family cooking together in a kitchen, each person busy with a different task. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 8 / 10
Judge's noteRanks seventh as a technically polished and clearly relevant interpretation. Less distinctive artistry and slight congestion around the pouring action prevent it from matching the leading images.
A family cooking together in a kitchen, each person busy with a different task. - Ideogram V2
Ideogram V2 6 / 10
Judge's noteRank 8 of 13: attractive photographic rendering is stronger than the clarity of the individual interactions. Ambiguous utensil geometry and incomplete task differentiation limit its success on the prompt's specific requirements.
Ghibli style A kitchen with magical cooking implements preparing breakfast. Duplicate the artistic style of Studio Ghibli's domestic scenes, with Miyazaki's detailed settings and warm lighting.
A kitchen with magical cooking implements preparing breakfast. Duplicate the artistic style of Studio Ghibli's domestic scenes, with Miyazaki's detailed settings and warm lighting. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 8 / 10
Judge's noteRanks fourth of ten, distinguished by particularly beautiful lighting and painterly atmosphere. Its slightly looser stylistic match and less explicit utensil choreography place it below the three strongest enchanted kitchens.
A kitchen with magical cooking implements preparing breakfast. Duplicate the artistic style of Studio Ghibli's domestic scenes, with Miyazaki's detailed settings and warm lighting. - Ideogram V2
Ideogram V2 5 / 10
Judge's noteRanks tenth of eleven: the image is visually competent but poorly aligned with the requested artistic treatment. Its unclear appliance mechanics and artificial material presentation further limit the effectiveness of its magical breakfast concept.
Graphic Design Seamless geometric pattern, Art Deco style, gold lines on deep emerald green background, high resolution texture for print.
Seamless geometric pattern, Art Deco style, gold lines on deep emerald green background, high resolution texture for print. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 5 / 10
Judge's noteA recognizable attempt at a Deco surface, but the geometric execution is uneven. Wobbly construction and unreliable repetition significantly reduce its professional print utility.
Seamless geometric pattern, Art Deco style, gold lines on deep emerald green background, high resolution texture for print. - Ideogram V2
Ideogram V2 9 / 10
Judge's noteThis ranks 2nd of 13 because its repeat structure and line discipline are exceptionally strong. It narrowly trails the winner in palette richness and ornamental character.
Hands & Anatomy A runner mid-stride in a full-body action shot, limbs in motion and well-defined.
A runner mid-stride in a full-body action shot, limbs in motion and well-defined. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 2nd of 13 because it communicates speed exceptionally well while preserving believable anatomy. Slightly weaker shoe and shadow definition keeps it just behind the strongest forest image.
A runner mid-stride in a full-body action shot, limbs in motion and well-defined. - Ideogram V2
Ideogram V2 5 / 10
Judge's noteRanked eleventh because omitting the entire head is a substantial failure of the requested framing. Convincing legs and textures cannot compensate for that central omission.
Photorealistic People & Portraits A professional headshot of a businesswoman wearing glasses, against a blurred background.
A professional headshot of a businesswoman wearing glasses, against a blurred background. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 6 / 10
Judge's noteRank 10 of 13: a clean and functional interpretation with substantially better prompt fit than the illustrated first image. Noticeably smoothed facial surfaces prevent it from matching the authenticity of the higher-ranked headshots.
A professional headshot of a businesswoman wearing glasses, against a blurred background. - Ideogram V2
Ideogram V2 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanked second, with excellent material detail and one of the most natural-looking faces in the set. Slightly stronger background structure makes it marginally less controlled than the leading image.
Surreal & Creative Prompts An armchair designed in the shape of an avocado, presented in a contemporary product photography style with professional studio lighting against a minimalist background.
An armchair designed in the shape of an avocado, presented in a contemporary product photography style with professional studio lighting against a minimalist background. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 8 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 5th of 13, this is a clear and aesthetically successful avocado-armchair interpretation. Slightly synthetic surface treatment and simplified support construction prevent it from reaching the top tier.
An armchair designed in the shape of an avocado, presented in a contemporary product photography style with professional studio lighting against a minimalist background. - Ideogram V2
Ideogram V2 5 / 10
Judge's noteThis ranks 11th of 13 because a well-rendered conventional chair does not adequately fulfill the defining avocado-shape requirement. That central conceptual shortfall outweighs its strong photographic and structural execution.
Text in Images A storefront sign that says "Open 24/7" in neon lights, nighttime urban photography.
A storefront sign that says "Open 24/7" in neon lights, nighttime urban photography. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 4 / 10
Judge's noteUnderexposure and competing lettering significantly compromise the primary subject. The nighttime mood is present, but this is one of the weakest entries for readable, well-presented storefront signage.
A storefront sign that says "Open 24/7" in neon lights, nighttime urban photography. - Ideogram V2
Ideogram V2 7 / 10
Judge's noteRank 10 of 13: The central neon-text test is handled very well. Busy staging and less convincing display-level detail prevent the complete image from matching the cleaner, more coherent storefront photographs.
Ultra Hard Photorealistic daytime street photograph, clearly showing a man standing still on a busy urban street corner holding a rectangular cardboard sign clearly facing camera, handwritten bold black marker text clearly readable as "AGI has arrived!", background blurred with realistic pedestrians and cityscape
Photorealistic daytime street photograph, clearly showing a man standing still on a busy urban street corner holding a rectangular cardboard sign clearly facing camera, handwritten bold black marker text clearly readable as "AGI has arrived!", background blurred with realistic pedestrians and cityscape - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 7 / 10
Judge's noteThis ranks 10th of 13, offering reliable readability and a believable sign without exceptional photographic character. Its quieter background and less refined lighting hold it below the more immersive urban scenes.
Photorealistic daytime street photograph, clearly showing a man standing still on a busy urban street corner holding a rectangular cardboard sign clearly facing camera, handwritten bold black marker text clearly readable as "AGI has arrived!", background blurred with realistic pedestrians and cityscape - Ideogram V2
Ideogram V2 5 / 10
Judge's noteRanked eleventh, this preserves the correct message but inadequately presents the man holding it. Its graphic lettering and overwhelming board size represent substantial departures from the intended street portrait.

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