In this guide
Choosing an AI image model is easier when you begin with the image you need: a product photo, a poster with readable text, a reference-based edit or a fresh visual concept. Nano Banana, FLUX and Seedream are model families. The exact version and the controls you use matter as much as the family name.
Clipwave gives you access to the four entries below in one image workspace. Our starting recommendation is Nano Banana 2 for exploring an idea with reference images, Nano Banana Pro as another Google option for a demanding brief, FLUX.2 Pro for a fresh image from a detailed prompt, and Seedream 5.0 Pro when your task involves a designed composition or several variations. These are starting points based on documented capabilities, not scores from a benchmark.
Compare the image models at a glance
| Model in Clipwave | Workflow | Useful distinction | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana 2 | Generation with optional references | Google’s Gemini 3.1 Flash Image; 1K / 2K / 4K settings in Clipwave | Reference fidelity, written text and whether the result follows the full brief |
| Nano Banana Pro | Generation with optional references | Google’s Gemini 3 Pro Image; 1K / 2K / 4K settings in Clipwave | Whether it improves the specific details you need over your other attempts |
| FLUX.2 Pro | Text-to-image; separate Pro Edit entry | A generation entry for a fresh composition and an editing entry for existing images | Select Pro Edit when you need to preserve an uploaded source image |
| Seedream 5.0 Pro | Text-to-image; separate Pro Edit entry | 2K setting and multiple-image output choices in Clipwave | Layout, spelling and consistency across generated variations |
Nano Banana Pro vs Nano Banana 2
Nano Banana 2 is Gemini 3.1 Flash Image; Nano Banana Pro is Gemini 3 Pro Image. Google positions Nano Banana 2 around bringing advanced image capabilities to the Flash model’s faster workflow, while retaining Pro as an option for specialized tasks. That is the publisher’s positioning, rather than a generation-time measurement by MotionVerdict.
Both entries in Clipwave offer optional reference images and 1K, 2K and 4K choices. Start with the same brief and source image when comparing them. For a product visual, check the shape, label, color and material—not just whether the picture looks attractive. For a text-heavy composition, check every word at the size people will actually see.
Our practical approach is to try Nano Banana 2 on the initial concept, then try Pro if the output misses a detail important to your brief. The Pro name alone does not prove it will win on every prompt, and the newer model does not automatically make the older option irrelevant.
Nano Banana vs FLUX: references or a fresh composition?
Nano Banana 2 and Pro let you bring references into their generation workflow. FLUX.2 Pro has a text-to-image entry and a separate FLUX.2 Pro Edit entry in Clipwave. That distinction matters when your task is to change an existing product shot rather than invent a new object from words.
For a new still life, either family gives you a candidate to try. Be specific about materials, lighting, camera angle and the space needed for your own copy. Black Forest Labs documents generation and editing as FLUX.2 capabilities, but that does not establish that FLUX produces more realistic images than Nano Banana for your particular subject.
If a real bottle or piece of packaging must remain recognizable, use your own source image and choose a workflow that accepts it. A text-only description can produce a plausible new product without preserving the one you sell. Inspect the result before it becomes an ad.
Seedream vs Nano Banana—and where FLUX fits
ByteDance positions Seedream 5.0 Pro around design-oriented generation, including composed layouts and text. Clipwave lists a 2K generation entry and a separate Pro Edit entry. That makes it worth considering for a poster concept, a product layout or a set of visual directions from one brief.
Nano Banana provides another route when reference images are central to the composition. FLUX.2 Pro is another candidate for a newly generated scene, with Pro Edit available when the task starts from an existing image. Rather than assuming a family-level winner, choose the right entry first and compare the details your project depends on.
For a fair layout comparison, use the same exact headline, product description and space requirements. Read the headline character by character, check that the hierarchy makes sense, and leave final logo placement and essential legal copy under your own control.
Choose a model and create your image
The starter below opens Clipwave’s image generator with the chosen text-to-image model and your brief prefilled. Change the prompt to your subject, or add a reference in Clipwave when the selected model supports it. You can explore the model choices through one account and subscription.
Make it in Clipwave
Your idea. Your choice of model.
Use this starter brief or write your own. Open it in Clipwave with your chosen model, then start your 3-day free trial to generate.
Starts in landscape · 1K. You can change the settings in Clipwave.
Try Nano Banana 2 in Clipwave →Eligible new users: Starter is free for 3 days. Card required; then $29/month. Cancel before renewal. Generation uses credits; check the estimate before creating.
A useful checklist for your own comparison
- Use the same creative brief and aspect ratio. Record resolution and model version, especially when their settings differ.
- Separate generation from editing. Supplying a real product image changes the task and should be recorded alongside the output.
- Check the details that affect usability: typography, product shape, hands, reflections, shadows and room for your copy.
- Keep track of attempts and credits. Compare the effort needed to reach an image you can actually use.
- Evaluate the final crop. A desktop-sized image can look different after cropping for a mobile ad or thumbnail.
Questions about AI image models
There is no universal winner established here. Compare the model against your task: reference fidelity, fresh composition, typography or editing. The guide gives you four specific model entries and a way to try your own brief in Clipwave.
Yes. The specific entries in this guide were checked in Clipwave on September 13, 2026. The starter opens the image generator with a selected model and prompt. Editing tasks may require choosing the corresponding Edit entry and uploading an image.
Eligible new users: Starter is free for 3 days. Card required; then $29/month. Cancel before renewal. Generations use credits; check the estimate for your selected model and settings.
What this comparison is based on
We checked Clipwave’s model entries and controls, Google’s Nano Banana 2 announcement, Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.2 documentation, ByteDance’s Seedream 5.0 Pro announcement and the corresponding fal model documentation on September 13, 2026. Recommendations describe workflow fit. We have not published a controlled image-quality benchmark, measured speed comparison or actual model outputs for this guide. The cover is an original illustration.
