Getting your pictures off your phone and in front of your loved ones is easy with these WIRED-tested digital picture frames.
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Digital photo frames have become a wonderful way to share cherished memories with family and friends. Forget static prints; these devices allow you to cycle through photos, videos, and even receive updates directly from family members. If you’re looking to add one to your home, here are the best digital photo frames you can buy in 2025:
Our Top Picks
- Aura Carver: Best Budget Frame – A fantastic, affordable option offering Aura’s user-friendly experience and unlimited storage.
- Aura Mason: Best for Rotating Displays – A solid option with landscape and portrait capabilities, though it’s being sunsetted, so availability may be limited.
- Skylight Frame 2: Best for Customizable Frames – Easily swap out frame styles with affordable Snap Frames to match any decor.
- Nixplay 10.1-inch Touch Screen Photo Frame: Best Touchscreen Frame – Offers a responsive touchscreen and playlist-based photo management.
- Aura: Best Overall – The high-quality photo display, an intuitive app, and generous storage capacity make this the top choice.
In-Depth Reviews
1. Aura Carver: Best Budget Frame
The Aura Carver provides a fantastic experience at an accessible price. The 10-inch frame is one of the best cheap frames you can find, pairing Aura’s user-friendly features (an excellent app and unlimited storage) with a landscape-only option. It has a 16:10 aspect ratio, and the “Photo Match” feature can automatically pair portrait-oriented photos together to fill the screen, showing similar events or the same people side-by-side.
- Screen Size: 10.1 inches
- Aspect Ratio: 16:10
- Orientation: Landscape only (can pair portrait photos)
- Storage: Unlimited (cloud-based)
- Price: $149
2. Aura Mason: Best for Rotating Displays
The Aura Mason was a favorite for its ability to rotate between landscape and portrait orientations, offering flexibility in how you display photos. It’s a solid choice, but Aura is sunsetting the model, so its availability may be limited.
- Screen Size: 10.1 inches
- Aspect Ratio: 16:10
- Orientation: Portrait & Landscape
- Storage: Unlimited (cloud-based)
- Price: $199
3. Skylight Frame 2: Best for Customizable Frames
If you want the freedom to change your frame’s look to match your decor, the Skylight Frame 2 is an excellent choice. Its Snap Frames ($15 to $30) allow you to easily swap out frame styles, offering a wide variety of options like classic black, blue, green, wood tones, borderless designs, and even shadowboxes.
- Screen Size: 10.1 inches
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Orientation: Portrait & Landscape
- Storage: 16 GB
- Price: $170
4. Nixplay 10.1-inch Touch Screen Photo Frame: Best Touchscreen Frame
The Nixplay offers a responsive touchscreen and a playlist-based approach to photo management. It allows you to reach out and swipe on the screen or manually adjust crop with your fingertips.
- Screen Size: 10.1 inches
- Aspect Ratio: 16:10
- Orientation: Portrait & Landscape
- Storage: 500 MB (free), 100 GB ($20/year), Unlimited ($30/year)
- Price: $200 ($150 when on sale)
5. Aura: Best Overall
Aura is the top pick thanks to its high-quality photo display, intuitive app, and generous storage capacity. It is a fantastic way to share memories with family.
- Screen Size: 10.1 inches
- Aspect Ratio: 16:10
- Orientation: Portrait & Landscape
- Storage: Unlimited (cloud-based)
- Price: Varies
Honorable Mentions
- Aeezo 9-inch frame: Decent budget option, but the app is less streamlined than pricier alternatives.
- Loop Family Frame: Good for sending photos via text to a display.
- Familink 10-Inch Digital Photo Frame: Works with or without an internet connection via a SIM card.
- Pexar 2K Digital Picture Frame by Lexar: A solid frame, but the screen isn’s as nice as those for similar price points.
- Skylight 10-inch Frame: Still a solid frame.
FAQs
How Do Digital Photo Frames Work?
Digital photo frames collect your photos, usually through an app, but also through email and sometimes text, and display them on the digital screen. They’re designed to rotate through photos, videos, and other digital media.
Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
