Same-seed comparison: Qwen 2.1 beats Krea 2 Raw on quality, prompt understanding, and editing

Few_Impression8667 · reddit · 2026-09-27

Following requests for an Anime-style and fairer comparison, the author tested Krea 2 Raw vs Qwen 2.1 using a single fixed seed (5984461155669) and each model's recommended settings, no LoRAs, simple workflow.

Settings: Krea 2 Raw at 52 steps, CFG 3.5, Euler/Simple; Qwen 2.1 at 40 steps, CFG 1, Euler/Simple. The author's verdict: despite previously loving Krea 2, Qwen 2.1 produced higher-quality outputs, followed prompts better, and additionally supports image editing. Images and prompts were uploaded to an image host for review.

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