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The Nixplay digital picture frame is a dream to use. Images and videos appear sharp, vibrant, and realistic. Read More
Images have surprising depth and vibrancy, on par with a frame that costs twice as much. Read More
Thanks to an easy setup and photo load process, Arzopa's digital photo frame is great for grandparents and whole families. Read More
This frame is a top performer: High resolution images look close to lifelike, while maintaining balance and depth, even in black-and-white. Read More
This easy-to-use frame offers a 15-inch anti-glare screen, delivering vivid colors and great image clarity. The app can be a little finicky, however. Read More
The best digital picture frames can store thousands of images in a single frame, eliminating the clutter that comes with traditional frames and photo albums. Better yet, unlike their tactile cousins, the electronic versions play videos, so not only can you think back fondly on your memories, you can literally see them being played out on screen.
After researching the best-selling digital picture frames on the market, our favorite was the Nixplay 10.1-Inch Digital Picture Frame (available at Amazon) . It is sharply designed, easy to use, and most importantly, it makes the images and videos you choose to display look great.
If the Nixplay is out of your budget, the Bsimb 10-Inch Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame earned our Best Value award for serving up high-quality images at a lower price point.
The Nixplay 10.1" Digital Picture Frame is the best digital frame we tested.
If you're looking for value, the Bsimb 10" Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame is a great choice.
The Arzopa has a pretty, brassy frame, so it looks very much like something you would purchase at your local framing shop. It didn’t look totally out of place sitting on a shelf with other framed photos.
Solid picture quality
Easy to upload photos
Supports .HEIC
Need subscription to upload videos
Can't upload photos via USB
Black-and-white photos appear dull
Stunning display
Quality construction and materials
Unlimited cloud storage
App is buggy
Slow to upload and view photos
High photo quality
App is easy to use
Quick to upload photos
Can’t upload videos manually
Can’t email content
Doesn’t support .HEIC
Quick and easy to upload photos from USB
Colors are balanced
Images could be clearer
Requires a “binding” process
Doesn’t support .HEIC
Frame looks nice
Color photos are well-balanced and deep
Confusing to use
Subpar videos and black-and-white photos
Frame rests uneasily on stand
We’ve tested a wide variety of digital picture frames; however, some of the products in this guide were added after our initial round of tests, based on factors such as user reviews, features, price point, and product specifications. For the frames we’ve had hands-on time with, we pulled each one out individually, downloaded the corresponding app, and used it one at a time. We then set them all outside side by side to compare the same images and test the same features. Each frame was put on a coffee table and a fireplace mantle to observe how the height difference affected the viewing angle. We tested each item’s slideshow feature, cycling through photos with the touchscreen or remote, changing the frame’s orientation, and adjusting the screen’s brightness.
Uploads were divided into three waves, if possible. The first option was a manual upload via flash drive or microSD, which included a batch of 50 photos and a single 20-second MP4 video. The second was five photos and a 15-second video sent via the Frame’s app. The final wave was emailed to the frame, along with five photos and a five-second video. Care was taken to send a mix of JPG and HEIC photos, taken with both a phone and a DSLR camera, in both color and black-and-white, and in both landscape and portrait orientations.
Most digital picture frames can stand both horizontally and vertically to best serve your taste and the types of images you upload.
Digital photo frames are great gifts for friends and family members alike. Whether you intend to purchase one for yourself or for someone else, keep in mind that whatever you buy should be user-friendly for you (or the people you’re giving it to).
Below are some key factors to consider when selecting the best digital picture frame.
Digital picture frames can be pricey, but they are a great way to display multiple photos in a single frame. However, you don’t have to break the bank on your purchase. Our Best Value pick, the Bsimb 10" Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame, vibrantly displays photos and has great video playback.
Spending more might get you more features and storage, but it’s important to consider whether those are necessary, especially if the picture frame is being purchased as a gift.
While most of the best digital frames we tested for this roundup were approximately 10 inches x 7 inches, there are larger frames available, some of which are big enough to be used as wall art. However, those will cost more.
If you want to display your photo collections on a fireplace mantle, coffee table, or end table, consider one of the frames we reviewed. Each of the frames we tested has its own stand, and most are wall-mountable with the addition of a wall-mounting kit.
They may hold thousands of images, but digital picture frames can blend in with their traditional counterparts around your home.
Most baseline digital picture frames have up to 16 GB of internal storage. That means a frame can store over 2,000 JPG photos or up to two hours of MP4 videos.
But not all frames need physical storage. Many consumers opt to play photos and videos from a flash drive or SD card plugged into the back of the frame. Advanced frames stream those same files from the cloud, so ensure that whichever one you choose has sufficient storage capacity for what you want to show.
The best digital picture frames work by storing photos that you choose to upload through media, such as phone apps, to display them in a slideshow. Since these photos are stored in the frame, you can select the photos you want to display while offline. You can even choose how fast the photos switch in the slideshow and the order in which you want them to show.
The easiest way to upload photos from your iPhone to a digital picture frame is through the frame’s app or by using its designated email address. With a Wi-Fi connection, you can upload your selected photos to the cloud through the app or simply send them to your frame's email address. For optimal results, it is recommended to purchase a frame that’s fully compatible with the HEIC file format.
Alex Kane was a former senior editor at USA Today’s Reviewed and the author of the Boss Fight Books volume on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. He has written for Fangoria, PC Gamer, Polygon, Rolling Stone, StarWars.com, and Variety. He lives in west-central Illinois.
Nick Bove is a journalist and broadcaster based out of Boston. He's currently a public address announcer at Boston University, Harvard, and Northeastern, and is breaking into the voiceover industry. He's also lent his voice as a professional hockey broadcaster and news anchor for NBC News Radio. When he isn't speaking into a microphone, he's probably on a long hike or daydreaming of being the next Bob Costas.
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