Aura Mason Luxe
Aura · 9.7" · 2048x1536
4.7
$179.99
The Aura Mason Luxe has the best screen quality of any frame under $200. If you want photos that look printed, this is it.
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Our Top Pick
The Aura Mason Luxe is the best choice in this category.
Aura Carver
Aura · 10.1" · 1920x1200
4.6
$159.99
The Aura Carver is a great pick if you want a widescreen frame with sharp colors and zero storage fees.
Aura Walden
Aura · 15" · 1920x1080
4.5
$149.99
The Aura Walden gives you a big, beautiful 15-inch screen with free storage. Best large Aura frame for the money.
Pix-Star 10" WiFi
Pix-Star · 10" · 1024x768
4.3
$129.99
A budget-friendly frame with free storage and tons of features. The screen is dated, but the value is hard to beat.
Pix-Star 15" WiFi
Pix-Star · 15" · 1024x768
4.2
$179.99
The cheapest 15-inch WiFi frame with free storage. The screen resolution is low for this size, but the price is right.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Frame | Price | Screen | Resolution | WiFi | Touch | Storage | Rating | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Mason Luxe | $179.99 | 9.7" | 2048x1536 | Unlimited | 4.7 | Check Price | ||
| Aura Carver | $159.99 | 10.1" | 1920x1200 | Unlimited | 4.6 | Check Price | ||
| Aura Walden | $149.99 | 15" | 1920x1080 | Unlimited | 4.5 | Check Price | ||
| Pix-Star 10" WiFi | $129.99 | 10" | 1024x768 | Free cloud storage included | 4.3 | Check Price | ||
| Pix-Star 15" WiFi | $179.99 | 15" | 1024x768 | Free cloud storage included | 4.2 | Check Price |
Buying Tip
Watch out for hidden fees. Nixplay charges $5 per month for its Plus plan, and Skylight charges $39 per year for video and Google Photos. Aura frames include unlimited free storage on every model. Pix-Star also includes free cloud storage. Frameo-based frames store photos on the device with no cloud fees at all.
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