How 21 AI image models render: “A young woman stands in the rain at an above-ground transit stop, holding a yellow umbrella. She positions the umbrella in such a way that her face is hidden from view. In her other hand, she carries a violin case. 1990s flair. Create a piece of digital art.”

Same prompt, sent verbatim, at each model's default settings and a fixed seed. Judge: line quality, colour, style consistency. 178 community votes so far.

Community prompt by @chris70 · voting closed 2026-11-04

21 text-to-image models rendered this illustration & anime prompt with the identical text at their default settings and a fixed seed. Nano Banana 2.1 is the community favourite so far, winning 73% of its 15 head-to-head votes on this prompt. Grok Imagine Image Quality was the fastest at 5.6s.

What to look for: confident line work, consistent style from edge to edge, deliberate colour and readable shapes.

FAQ

Which AI model renders this prompt best?

Nano Banana 2.1 leads this prompt in the BudgetPixel AI Image Arena, winning 73% of its 15 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.