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Compare digital picture frames
All 16 frames side by side, on the things that actually decide it: what each brand charges after you buy, how much storage you get, and whether the frame still works with no internet.
Not sure where to start?
Premium
You want the sharpest screen and you are not counting the last $50.
Aura Walden
15" · Over $200 · no ongoing cost
Why we picked itMid-range
Where most people should start. Good screen, no surprises.
KoKonna 7.3" Color E Ink Frame
7.3" · Over $200 · no ongoing cost
Why we picked itBudget
Under $100, and you would rather not pay anything again afterwards.
Dragon Touch Classic 10"
10" · Under $100 · no ongoing cost
Why we picked it
All 16 frames
Discontinued models stay in the table, marked, because people still own them and search for them.
| Frame | Price band | Ongoing cost | Screen | Storage | Works offline | Touch | Check current price on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Mason LuxeDiscontinued | $100 to $200 | None | 9.7"2048x1536 | Unlimited | Shows saved photos, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi | See current picks | |
| Aura Carver | $100 to $200 | None | 10.1"1280x800 | Unlimited | Shows saved photos, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi | Check price | |
| Aura Walden | Over $200 | None | 15"1600x1200 | Unlimited | Shows saved photos, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi | Check price | |
| Nixplay Classic 10.1" Touch Frame | $100 to $200 | Paid past 500 MB | 10.1"720p HD (16:10) | 500 MB free, then paid plans | Shows saved photos, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi | See today's price at Nixplay | |
| Nixplay 15.6" Smart FrameReplaced | Over $200 | Paid past 500 MB | 15.6"1920x1080 | 500 MB free, then paid plans | Shows saved photos, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi | See current picks | |
| Skylight Frame 10" | $100 to $200 | Optional, $39/year | 10"1280x800 | Basic free, Plus plan $39/year | Shows saved photos, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi | Check price | |
| Skylight Frame 15" | Over $200 | Optional, $39/year | 15"1920x1080 | Basic free, Plus plan $39/year | Shows saved photos, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi | Check price | |
| Pix-Star 10" WiFiReplaced | $100 to $200 | None | 10"1024x768 | Free cloud storage included | Shows saved photos, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi | See current picks | |
| Pix-Star 15" WiFiNot on Amazon | $100 to $200 | None | 15"1024x768 | Free cloud storage included | Shows saved photos, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi | See current picks | |
| Dragon Touch Classic 10" | Under $100 | None | 10"1280x800 | 32 GB built-in storage | Yes | Check price | |
| Brookstone PhotoShare 10.1"Replaced | $100 to $200 | None | 10.1"1280x800 | Free with app | Shows saved photos, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi | See current picks | |
| Meural Canvas II by NetgearDiscontinued | Over $200 | Optional membership | 21.5"1920x1080 | 4 GB free, membership for art library | Shows saved photos, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi | See current picks | |
| Aluratek 10" WiFi | Under $100 | None | 10"1280x800 | 32 GB built-in storage | Yes | Check price | |
| Feelcare 10" Smart FrameDiscontinued | $100 to $200 | None | 10"1280x800 | Free through app | Shows saved photos, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi | See current picks | |
| Frameo 10.1" | Under $100 | None | 10.1"1280x800 | 32 GB built-in storage | Yes | Check price | |
| KoKonna 7.3" Color E Ink Frame | Over $200 | None | 7.3"800x480 | Unlimited | Shows saved photos, but cannot receive new ones without Wi-Fi | Check price |
Reading the table
- Which frames cost nothing after you buy them?
- Aura Carver, Aura Walden, Dragon Touch Classic 10", Aluratek 10" WiFi, Frameo 10.1", KoKonna 7.3" Color E Ink Frame. The rest charge for storage above a free tier, or put better features behind a plan.
- Which frames keep working without Wi-Fi?
- Dragon Touch Classic 10" and Aluratek 10" WiFi and Frameo 10.1". Both store photos on the frame itself. Every other frame here keeps showing photos it already holds, but cannot receive new ones until it reconnects.
- Are any of these frames discontinued?
- Yes. Aura Mason Luxe, Nixplay 15.6" Smart Frame, Pix-Star 10" WiFi, Pix-Star 15" WiFi, Brookstone PhotoShare 10.1", Meural Canvas II by Netgear, Feelcare 10" Smart Frame are no longer current. They stay in the table, marked, because people still search for them and own them.
What the columns mean
- Ongoing cost is what the brand charges after purchase. It is the difference that compounds: a plan at $39 a year outlasts the price gap between most of these frames.
- Works offline means the frame keeps running with no internet at all. The others keep showing photos they already hold, but stop receiving new ones.
- Resolution matters more at larger sizes. At 10 inches 1280x800 is fine; at 15 inches you want 1920x1080.
- Touch is easier for someone who would rather not open an app. App-only control suits people who send photos remotely.
- Every frame here has Wi-Fi, so it is not a column. What differs is what happens when the Wi-Fi is not there.