7 Tools, 1 Question. Most Failed in Ways I Didn't Expect.

I uploaded a portrait. I expected a sharper image. What I got was a 720p export with no warning, no error, and no explanation. That's when I started actually benchmarking. The Framing Question Which AI image tools hold up under real-world constraints — specifically for users who care about output quality? Short answer: fewer than you'd think. Key Benchmark Insight 5 out of 7 systems capped output at 720p. No warning. No degradation notice. You just got a lower-resolution file than you put in and