Distilled image models good enough for hobbyists: 6x faster, only hands and fine text lag
Aaron_rowe81 · reddit · 2026-11-16
A Reddit user shares that distilled image generation models are close enough to full models for casual use that he has stopped going back. With far fewer steps, he can try six ideas in the time a full model takes one — and experimenting is the fun part for him.
The gap shows up in fine detail: hands, small text, and occasionally slightly plastic-looking faces. He asks users of both where the full model is actually worth the wait.
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