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How 22 AI image models render: “In a restored neighborhood cinema, brass sconces illuminate velvet curtains and a glass ticket booth; "VELVET ORBIT" is painted in ivory block letters across the booth’s burgundy fascia.”

Same prompt, sent verbatim, at each model's default settings and a fixed seed. Judge: is the text exactly right, spelled correctly, well set? 115 community votes so far.

Fresh prompt from the daily stream · voting closed 2026-10-10

Expected text: VELVET ORBIT

22 text-to-image models rendered this typography prompt with the identical text at their default settings and a fixed seed. Nano Banana 2 Lite is the community favourite so far, winning 79% of its 14 head-to-head votes on this prompt. Grok Imagine Image Quality was the fastest at 6.1s.

What to look for: correct spelling, placement and legibility, and type that looks printed or carved rather than pasted on.

FAQ

Which AI model renders this prompt best?
Nano Banana 2 Lite leads this prompt in the BudgetPixel AI Image Arena, winning 79% of its 14 blind head-to-head votes. Vote on the arena page to add your judgement.
Were the prompts adjusted per model?
No. Every model received the exact same prompt, unmodified, at its default settings, with no negative prompt or style suffix. Some models rewrite prompts internally, and that is part of what is being compared.
Can I run this prompt myself?
Yes. Each tile’s “Try” link opens the BudgetPixel workshop with this prompt and that model preselected.
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