Color e-ink frames compared, model by model
All 16 models from the 8 color e-ink frames we could verify, in one table. They share E Ink’s Spectra 6 screen technology, so the picture looks much the same on each; size, sharpness, battery, software and price are what set them apart.
| Frame | Screen | Pixels | Battery claim | Photo change | Subscription | US price | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Ink Aura Ink 13.3" |
13.3" | 1600 × 1200 | Up to 3 months | About 30 s | None | $499 | Not sold in UK |
| Ugreen Gallery Ugreen Gallery 13.3" |
13.3" | 1600 × 1200 | Up to 6 months | Not published | None announced | $299 (list $439), sold out on October 10, 2026 | Not announced |
| Fraimic Smart Canvas Standard Canvas 13.3" |
13.3" | 1600 × 1200 | Multi-year | Not published | None (100 AI credits/yr) | $399 (list $499) | Ships abroad, no UK price |
| Fraimic Smart Canvas Large Canvas 31.5" |
31.5" | 2560 × 1440 | Multi-year | Not published | None (100 AI credits/yr) | $1,299 (list $1,499) | Ships abroad, no UK price |
| Bloomin8 E-Ink Canvas Canvas 13.3" |
13.3" | 1600 × 1200 | 1-3 years | About 20 s | Optional $9.99/mo Pro | $499 | £381 |
| Bloomin8 E-Ink Canvas Canvas Large 28.5" |
28.5" | 3060 × 2160 | 1-3 years | About 20 s | Optional $9.99/mo Pro | $2,399 | £1,830 |
| SwitchBot AI Art Frame AI Art Frame 7.3" |
7.3" | 800 × 480 | Up to 2 years | 15-30 s | Optional $3.99/mo AI | $149.99 | £159.99 |
| SwitchBot AI Art Frame AI Art Frame 13.3" |
13.3" | 1600 × 1200 | Up to 2 years | 15-30 s | Optional $3.99/mo AI | $349.99 | £359.99 |
| SwitchBot AI Art Frame AI Art Frame 31.5" |
31.5" | 2560 × 1440 | Up to 2 years | 15-30 s | Optional $3.99/mo AI | $1,299.99 | £1,499.99 |
| Reflection Frame Reflection Frame 10" |
10" | 1600 × 1200 | 2 years | Not published | None | $199 (list $249.99) | US store only |
| Reflection Frame Reflection Frame 13.3" |
13.3" | 1600 × 1200 | 2 years | Not published | None | $299.99 (list $349.99) | US store only |
| InkPoster Affresco and Tela Affresco 13.3" |
13.3" | 1600 × 1200 | Up to 12 months | About 30 s | None published | $499 | £650 |
| InkPoster Affresco and Tela Affresco 31.5" |
31.5" | not published | Up to 12 months | About 30 s | None published | $1,699 | £1,750 |
| InkPoster Affresco and Tela Tela 28.5" |
28.5" | 3060 × 2160 | Up to 12 months | About 30 s | None published | $2,399 | £2,399 |
| InkPoster Affresco and Tela Tela 40.5" |
40.5" | 4320 × 3060 | Up to 12 months | About 30 s | None published | $4,200, sold out on October 10, 2026 | £3,900 |
| Aluratek ePaper Wi-Fi Frame ePaper 13.3" (AEINK13F) |
13.3" | 1600 × 1200 | Up to 2 years | Not published | None | $349.99 | Not sold in UK |
Prices are the makers’ own, in US dollars (and pounds where a UK store sells the frame), as listed on October 10, 2026. They move often, most of all around Black Friday, so check the shop before you buy.
Reading the table
Pixels matter more than inches. A 13.3-inch frame at 1600 × 1200 has about 150 pixels per inch. The 10-inch Reflection Frame fits the same pixels into a smaller screen, 200 per inch, so it looks sharper up close. The big 31.5-inch canvases spread fewer pixels further (Fraimic quotes 94 per inch), so they are meant to be seen from across a room.
Battery claims don’t line up. Each maker assumes a different number of picture changes: one a day for Aura and Bloomin8, one a week for SwitchBot, three a day for Reflection. Our battery guide puts them on one scale.
New to the screens? The color e-ink frames guide covers the six inks and how they differ from LCD and from black-and-white e-ink.
“Photo change” is how long the screen takes to redraw. Color e-paper flashes and shimmers for several seconds while the pigments move, which is normal. None of these frames needs a subscription to show your own photos; some charge for AI art or extras.
The sizes, drawn to scale
Scroll sideways to see every size.
Screen areas only, from each model’s diagonal and pixel shape, beside a sheet of US Letter paper. The outer frames are bigger by however wide the maker’s border and mat are.
Which to pick
| If you want | Look at | From |
|---|---|---|
| The cheapest 13.3-inch frame, also sold in the UK | SwitchBot AI Art Frame | $349.99 / £359.99 |
| The sharpest picture, and the cheapest good-sized frame | Reflection Frame 10" | $199 (list $249.99) |
| The easiest way for a family to share photos (US only) | Aura Ink | $499 |
| Local control, IKEA frames and Home Assistant | Bloomin8 | $499 / £381 |
| AI art without a monthly fee | Fraimic | $399 (list $499) |
| An art library and very large canvases | InkPoster | $499 / £650 |
Frames we left out
- Ionnyk, from Belgium, makes handsome e-paper art frames from €1,790, but they show black and white only (Ionnyk).
- Samsung’s EMDX color e-paper displays are sold to businesses as signage, not to shoppers (einksmart, July 2026).
- Bloomin8’s 10-inch model is still crowdfunding; TechCrunch reported a target price under $200. We’ll add it when it goes on general sale.
- Frames you build yourself use the same Spectra 6 panels, sold to makers. See the DIY guide.
Know a frame we’ve missed? Write to hello@einkphotoframes.com.