Rating of digital photo frames: which one to choose based on quality and reliability

1 Ritmix RDF-808W

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The best budget digital photo frame in 2021, according to our editors, is the RDF-808W from Ritmix. The body of the model is made of natural wood, and it also has a liquid crystal display with a diagonal of 8 inches and a resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels. The device supports AVI and JPEG formats, which are displayed in high quality due to the contrast ratio of 300 to 1 and brightness of 300 cd/meter2.

Additionally, the device can be used as a music player thanks to the built-in speaker and standard headphone jack. All control is done using the remote control that comes included. There is an expansion slot for a memory card with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. And the standard memory capacity is enough to display three images.

In reviews on Yandex.Market, 87% of users recommend this product.

Advantages:

• Wooden body
• Elegant design
• High quality images
• There is a slot for a memory card (up to 32 GB)
• It is possible to zoom in and rotate images
• There are mosaic and slide show modes
• Additionally there is a timer, clock and alarm clock
• Can be used as a music player

Flaws:

• Does not support GIF and PNG images
• Not enough built-in memory

2 Digma PF-922

The Digma PF-922 digital photo frame takes second place in the 2021 digital photo frame rating. The model has a classic design. It comes in a white case with a remote control. The device has a nine-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 1024 by 600 pixels. The device supports an expanded set of formats, including standard AVI, BMP, JPEG, WMA, PNG, GIF, MKV. There is no internal memory - the model reproduces images directly from the drive, for which there is a separate USB port.

In addition to the classic desktop resolution, it is possible to hang the device on the wall. The photo frame can be used as an alarm clock, clock, calendar or audio file player. The latter feature has two modes: standard and background to save energy. Like the previous model, there are built-in speakers and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

On Yandex.Market, 84% of users recommend this photo frame for purchase.

Pros:

• Supports 15 formats
• Has a sleep timer function
• Remote control
• You can rotate and zoom pictures
• Alarm clock, timer, calendar functions
• Can be used as a music player
• There is a headphone jack

Minuses:

• Does not support touch control
• No internal memory

3 Rekam DejaView FM87S

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Rekam DejaView FM87S is a high quality digital photo frame that, in addition to the standard multimedia function, can work as a radio thanks to the built-in antenna on the rear panel. To listen to the radio there are two built-in speakers with sufficient volume. The manufacturer has provided the ability to use the model as an alarm clock, clock or digital calendar.The device does not support touch control, but you can control the operation of the gadget using the buttons on the back side or remotely using the remote control.

The back panel is made of textured aluminum, so at first it may seem like the device is plated in silver. There is also a stand at the back in the shape of an inverted cylinder, on which control buttons and connectors with ports are located. By the way, it is precisely because of this stand that it will not be possible to install the gadget on the wall, but because of it it was also possible to make the case much thinner. The front panel is completely covered with glass and is a solid eight-inch screen with a resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels. The list of supported formats includes: JPEG, WMA, AVI and MP3.

83% of users in reviews on Yandex.Market recommend this device.

Pros:

• Can be used as a radio
• High resolution
• Interesting design
• Big screen
• Alarm, clock and calendar function

Minuses:

• Can't connect headphones

• Cannot be wall mounted

4 Ritmix RDF-1027

This is already the second model from Ritmix in this top, which, like the previous one, has a body made of natural wood. In appearance, the RDF-1027 resembles a classic non-digital photo frame. The model's screen diagonal is 10.1 inches, which makes it the record holder for the largest display size in this top. In addition to its size, the screen stands out with FullHD resolution. The model shows a juicy, bright and clear picture, which is provided by high brightness (30 cd/square meter) and contrast (800 to 1).

The device can be placed both on the wall and on the table. This is facilitated by a removable stand. There is an automatic timer shut-off function to save energy.This model supports an expanded set of supported formats, which include: WMA, AVI, JPEG, MP3, GIF, MP4 and others. To operate the device, a remote control is included.

More than 90% of buyers recommend this digital photo frame for purchase.

Pros:

• Juicy and clear picture
• Screen with IPS matrix
• High brightness and contrast
• Natural wood body
• Possibility of placement both on the table and on the wall
• Remote control included
• Supports an expanded set of formats
• Auto-off timer function

Minuses:

• Not enough built-in memory (only enough for 3 photos)

5 Astro F82 Black

A standard eight-inch screen and a resolution of 1280 by 768 pixels do not make the Astro F82 Black stand out from its competitors. However, the device is well-assembled, does its job well and displays a rich, detailed picture, which is why the photo frame takes its place in the ranking. Regarding the display: it is made using the company’s special technology, which expands the viewing angle, and there will be no glare on the screen itself. It is possible to rotate the displayed photos 90, 180 or 270 degrees in both directions, as well as enlarge them.

There is a music feature in the background while a slideshow of images is shown. Slideshows can be created directly in the device, compiling a list of images by date. The manufacturer has provided the ability to automatically turn off/on by timer to save energy and prevent the LEDs from burning out. Supports an expanded set of formats, and comes with a remote control for control. The stand is not removable, which is why the gadget is only suitable for placing on a table.

The average user rating on Yandex.Market is 4.6 stars out of 5.

Pros:

• Screen resolution 1280 x 768 pixels
• Expanded list of supported formats
• Has a calendar and slide show function
• Ability to zoom and rotate photos
• Automatic on/off timer

Minuses:

• Cannot be wall mounted

6 Digma PF-105MS

The recently released digital photo frame Digma PF-105MS is equipped with a 10-inch screen with a resolution of 1024 by 600 pixels and good color rendition. The display does not glare in the sun, and it has high contrast and brightness levels. An expanded set of supported file formats, including: GIF, JPEG, MP3 and MP4. There are additional mosaic and slide show features.

There is no built-in memory; instead, external drives and memory cards are used to display images. Drives can be connected via a USB port, and memory cards are inserted into a special slot. If you want to listen to music, you can simply insert headphones into the appropriate jack and turn on the track. The device comes with a remote control. The manufacturer has provided the ability to use the device as an alarm clock/clock or calendar. The model can be placed both on a table and on a wall, where its light gray body will stand out.

85% of users rated the product 4 or more stars.

Pros:

• Good picture
• Big screen
• Supports 12 formats
• There is no glare on the screen
• Clock, alarm and calendar
• Remote control
• Can connect headphones
• Can be hung on the wall
• Memory card slot

Minuses:

• No built-in memory