Qwen-Image-2.1 hands-on: cfg 1–5 comparison shows negative prompts boost quality, cfg 3 is sweet spot
No-Bad-4838 · reddit · 2026-09-25
A Reddit user started an ongoing testing thread for the new Qwen-Image-2.1 model, sharing first findings:
- A cfg 1–5 behavior comparison chart
- Negative prompts work very well on this model, giving significantly better image quality
- Personal favorite setting: cfg 3
The author plans to post more comparisons with samplers and variations, and invites others to share their own experiences — a useful rolling reference for getting started with Qwen-Image-2.1.
Related event: Hands-On Tests Show Qwen-Image-2.1 Shines with Negative Prompts(2 posts)→
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