On top of that, these cool devices bundle additional features like Wi-Fi and email support. Best of both worlds, I must say? So, if you are looking for fuss-free digital photo frames with internal memory (or built-in storage), here are some of the best ones.
1. The Skylight Frame
Storage: 8GB | Resolution: 1280×800 IPS displayTouchscreen: Yes
All these features are wrapped up in a frame that has a solid build. It’s foolproof as per the folks at Windows Central and hard to mess it up. And even if you do not have access to an SD card, you can also use the companion app to share and download photos. Aside from that, it has many smart extras. For instance, you can use the touchscreen for cycling through the different photos and for deleting old and used photos. This technique makes it easy to handle the frame even when it is mounted on walls. At the time of writing, this frame has received over seventeen hundred reviews. However, it’s not without its share of flaws. For example, email is the only way through which you can add pictures. Plus, there’s no motion sensor.
2. Dragon Touch Digital Picture Frame
Storage: 16GB | Resolution: 1280 x 800 IPS displayTouchscreen: Yes
The Dragon picture frame has quite a few advantages. For one, you can send photos to it via a dedicated app or an email address. If your PC and the frame are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, you can use the FTP server address to transfer images. Now, that’s impressive. Lastly, there’s the conventional method of sharing content via a USB drive and SD card. There are quite a few customization options — you can adjust the speed of the slideshow, manage the brightness of the device, and so on. The transfer process is simple and doesn’t take much time. Reviewers have been particularly happy with the screen quality and the picture quality. Though it doesn’t have a motion sensor, it packs a nifty sleep timer that you can enable so that the frame does not run unnecessarily in the night or otherwise. The 16GB internal storage gives you the option to load thousands of photos.
3. PhotoShare Smart Frame
Storage: 8GB | Resolution: 1920×1080Touchscreen: Yes
Naturally, it offers built-in Wi-Fi and can receive around 50 photos at a time. The 8GB storage is good enough to store a slew of photos. And the good thing is that the photos can be stored using both an SD card or a USB drive. When it comes to the companion app, it does a fine job of sending pictures and videos from just about anywhere. The only limitation is that the photo-sharing process is faster over Wi-Fi compared to a mobile network. It packs a few extras too. For instance, it can play music and videos and wake you up with its alarm clock should you choose to keep it on your nightstand. And if you do not want to get into the hassles of emailing photos, you can use the traditional method of transferring them via SD cards and USB drives. Another good thing about the frame is that the mats are removable. On the downside, quite a few people have spoken about the app, which tends to get slow, at times. On the upside, it’s easy to operate particularly for seniors and gets the job done.
4. Aluratek 13-inch Distressed Wood Digital Photo Frame (ADMPFD13F)
Storage: 8GB | Resolution: 1920 x 1080Touchscreen: N/A
As noted earlier, the 13-inch frame bundles 8GB of internal storage. You can take advantage of the USB 2.0 Type-A port to transfer photos. Alternatively, you can plug in an SD card (maximum 32GB). The wood of the frame has a bit of a faux look. However, some feel that the wood blends seamlessly with the background and doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb. However, the low price tag has its share of issues. While it does a good job of displaying the picture via the internal storage options, the app support is not up to the standards. At times, it has trouble connecting to the Wi-Fi network.
5. Aluratek Hi-Res Digital Photo Frame (ADMPF108F)
Storage: 4GB | Resolution: 800 x 600Touchscreen: N/A
The low price doesn’t mean it’s doesn’t have customization options. You can easily tweak the brightness levels, change the length of the slideshow, or set the sleep timer. Another plus is that it can display both music and videos. For its price and limited features, it has earned considerably decent reviews. But at the end of the day, do not expect the world out of this digital frame. Naturally, the picture quality is a tad less compared to its pricier counterparts. The viewing angles are a tad limited, and you will have to look at the photos head-on. Like its pricey counterpart above, the photo transfer is made using a USB-A port at the back.
Digitize the Memories
Digital photo frames are a great way to display the freshest of memories. We hardly take a peek at the hundreds of photos we capture each month. If it were not for Instagram, odds are that we may not scroll down the phone’s photo gallery at all. So, which of these photo frames will you buy? Will you settle for an affordable frame like the one by Aluratek or will you rather trust the old names like Skylight and Dragon Touch? The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.
