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Flux 2 Pro vs Recraft V4.1

Flux 2 Pro wins 52% of 99 direct comparisons against Recraft V4.1.

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 2 Pro
Black Forest Labs
954 Elo ±51
Rank #26 of 42 · median 24s per image · 1 refused
40–22–37
wins – ties – losses for Flux 2 Pro
99 direct comparisons
Elo expectation: Flux 2 Pro wins 51%
Recraft V4.1
Recraft
947 Elo ±48
Rank #27 of 42 · median 13s per image

By category

CategoryFlux 2 ProRecraft V4.1Direct record
Anime & Cartoon Style 1040 852 6–2–2
Architecture & Interiors 970 841 6–2–2
Complex Scenes 981 925 3–5–1
Ghibli style 1039 817 7–1–2
Graphic Design 893 970 3–1–6
Hands & Anatomy 828 1101 1–1–8
Photorealistic People & Portraits 922 991 2–3–5
Surreal & Creative Prompts 998 866 5–2–3
Text in Images 965 939 4–2–4
Ultra Hard 970 1061 3–3–4

By criterion

CriterionFlux 2 ProRecraft V4.1
Prompt adherence 983 976
Technical quality 960 925
Artistic merit 980 992
Detail execution 977 920
Realism & coherence 949 932

Side by side

Anime & Cartoon Style A 90s anime-style space battle scene with giant starships and laser beams.
A 90s anime-style space battle scene with giant starships and laser beams. - Flux 2 Pro
Flux 2 Pro 9 / 10 Ranks second of twelve for its exceptional combination of scale, retro styling, intricate spacecraft, and immersive battle depth. Minor congestion in the central beam convergence keeps it just behind the most structurally readable entry.
A 90s anime-style space battle scene with giant starships and laser beams. - Recraft V4.1
Recraft V4.1 6 / 10 Ranks eighth of twelve because it convincingly establishes retro styling and giant-ship scale. Its restricted battle narrative, ambiguous emission effects, and less varied mechanical detailing limit the overall result.
Architecture & Interiors An ancient Roman bathhouse interior with accurate architectural details - marble columns, mosaic floors, arched ceilings, and steam rising from pools. Natural light from oculus openings.
An ancient Roman bathhouse interior with accurate architectural details - marble columns, mosaic floors, arched ceilings, and steam rising from pools. Natural light from oculus openings. - Flux 2 Pro
Flux 2 Pro 4 / 10 Ranked 12th of 12, it contains the requested subject but has the set's most pervasive rendering problems. Cross-surface texture artifacts and unclear spatial transitions outweigh its atmospheric intentions.
An ancient Roman bathhouse interior with accurate architectural details - marble columns, mosaic floors, arched ceilings, and steam rising from pools. Natural light from oculus openings. - Recraft V4.1
Recraft V4.1 8 / 10 Ranked third of 12, this balances historical plausibility, material character, and atmosphere particularly well. Local edge imprecision and excessive rear vapor prevent it from reaching the leading tier.
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 2 Pro
Flux 2 Pro 6 / 10 Ranks ninth, with an appealing atmosphere but less precise physical staging and weaker task differentiation. Ambiguous lower-body support and the boy's unclear contribution prevent a stronger result.
A family cooking together in a kitchen, each person busy with a different task. - Recraft V4.1
Recraft V4.1 8 / 10 Ranks fifth, standing out especially for atmosphere and photographic character. Less explicit task mechanics and darker working areas keep it behind the clearest upper-tier examples.
Ghibli style A flying castle floating in clouds at sunrise. Match the visual aesthetic of 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's blend of steampunk elements and fantasy.
A flying castle floating in clouds at sunrise. Match the visual aesthetic of 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's blend of steampunk elements and fantasy. - Flux 2 Pro
Flux 2 Pro 8 / 10 Rank 4 of 11: one of the closest stylistic matches, with excellent mechanical world-building and painterly atmosphere. Muted contrast and several less-resolved connections place it just below the strongest entries.
A flying castle floating in clouds at sunrise. Match the visual aesthetic of 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's blend of steampunk elements and fantasy. - Recraft V4.1
Recraft V4.1 5 / 10 Rank 11 of 11: the most compromised composition in the set, despite its relevant illustrated style. Heavy cropping, uneven readability, and weak dawn cues place it below the more complete and legible castle interpretations.
Graphic Design Visual element for an infographic about water conservation. Stylized water droplet icon containing a small green leaf, clean vector art.
Visual element for an infographic about water conservation. Stylized water droplet icon containing a small green leaf, clean vector art. - Flux 2 Pro
Flux 2 Pro 6 / 10 Ranks eighth, benefiting from a more appropriate icon format than the glossy or poster-like alternatives. Its washed-out contrast and awkward accumulation of surface marks limit the finish.
Visual element for an infographic about water conservation. Stylized water droplet icon containing a small green leaf, clean vector art. - Recraft V4.1
Recraft V4.1 9 / 10 Ranks first for its precise prompt fulfillment and disciplined graphic design. It is the most adaptable standalone infographic element in the set.
Hands & Anatomy A yoga practitioner in a complex pose, arms and legs fully extended (full-body view).
A yoga practitioner in a complex pose, arms and legs fully extended (full-body view). - Flux 2 Pro
Flux 2 Pro 4 / 10 Clear framing and straight legs make this more prompt-relevant than the cropped, folded-leg failure. Nevertheless, the critical extra-arm defect keeps it well below the anatomically coherent images.
A yoga practitioner in a complex pose, arms and legs fully extended (full-body view). - Recraft V4.1
Recraft V4.1 9 / 10 This is one of the strongest results, combining exact limb-extension compliance with believable anatomy and rich photographic detail. Its tighter framing and busier background place it just below the most polished indoor example.
Photorealistic People & Portraits A 4K photo of an old fisherman with a weathered face and a pipe, grinning.
A 4K photo of an old fisherman with a weathered face and a pipe, grinning. - Flux 2 Pro
Flux 2 Pro 9 / 10 Ranked 1st of 12 for combining convincing age detail, an expressive grin, and an unmistakable working-fisherman setting. Its strong photographic execution and cohesive lighting make it the most complete response.
A 4K photo of an old fisherman with a weathered face and a pipe, grinning. - Recraft V4.1
Recraft V4.1 6 / 10 Ranked 10th of 12 for an expressive interpretation that is weakened by conspicuous processing and less natural fine detail. It communicates character effectively but is less successful as a convincing photographic study of aging.
Surreal & Creative Prompts A steampunk robot time-traveling in ancient Rome, depicted in a detailed cinematic style that blends historical accuracy with copper and brass retrofuturistic aesthetics.
A steampunk robot time-traveling in ancient Rome, depicted in a detailed cinematic style that blends historical accuracy with copper and brass retrofuturistic aesthetics. - Flux 2 Pro
Flux 2 Pro 8 / 10 Ranks 2nd of 12: it combines strong cinematic storytelling with a particularly convincing steampunk machine and a visible arrival effect. Mechanical congestion and the ruin-heavy historical presentation keep it below the best image.
A steampunk robot time-traveling in ancient Rome, depicted in a detailed cinematic style that blends historical accuracy with copper and brass retrofuturistic aesthetics. - Recraft V4.1
Recraft V4.1 5 / 10 Ranks 10th of 12: the distinctive pose and atmospheric rendering are offset by uncertain physical support and weak temporal storytelling. Its generic ruin setting also communicates ancient Rome less effectively than the stronger classical environments.
Text in Images A technology magazine cover featuring the headline "Tech Innovations of 2025," clean modern design style.
A technology magazine cover featuring the headline "Tech Innovations of 2025," clean modern design style. - Flux 2 Pro
Flux 2 Pro 4 / 10 Rank 11 of 12: competent visual rendering cannot overcome pervasive typography failure. It retains the requested main headline, but falls well short of a credible, readable magazine cover.
A technology magazine cover featuring the headline "Tech Innovations of 2025," clean modern design style. - Recraft V4.1
Recraft V4.1 9 / 10 Rank 3 of 12: the strongest minimalist interpretation and one of the cleanest typographic executions. Its abstract imagery offers less technological specificity than the two leading covers.
Ultra Hard Photorealistic close-up portrait of a person clearly performing the American Sign Language gesture for "thank you," hand positioned visibly in front of the chest, clear expression on face, neutral background
Photorealistic close-up portrait of a person clearly performing the American Sign Language gesture for "thank you," hand positioned visibly in front of the chest, clear expression on face, neutral background - Flux 2 Pro
Flux 2 Pro 3 / 10 Rank 11 of 12: excellent facial detail is outweighed by an incorrect gesture and conspicuously awkward hand construction. It exceeds the six-digit image but is less coherent than the simple open-palm portraits.
Photorealistic close-up portrait of a person clearly performing the American Sign Language gesture for "thank you," hand positioned visibly in front of the chest, clear expression on face, neutral background - Recraft V4.1
Recraft V4.1 7 / 10 Rank 3 of 12: outstanding photographic craft is limited by less conclusive sign placement. It edges out the sweater portrait through superior detail and visual impact, but the central gesture prevents an excellent overall rating.

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