I was buying this frame as a Christmas present for grandpa, so I wanted to make sure it was high quality like many of the glowing reviews stated. But because I started shopping too late, I couldn't afford the time to order this frame, see if it was good, return if it wasn't, and buy another frame. So I bought 3 at the same time and decided to keep the best.
TL;DR winner (and not even close!) was this frame!
The Contenders:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z9ZP5HY (this frame)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W4FMKL
Insignia 10" widescreen lcd digital photo frame espresso 5498800 (from my local Best Buy)
So here's my 2 cents on this frame...
PROS:
* Includes a USB stick. I was planning on buying an SD card, but it had a USB inside the packaging. That was a nice bonus the other contenders did not include.
* The picture quality. The Spiro frame quality sucked. The Best Buy Insignia frame was actually pretty good (surprisingly considering it seems like it's older technology). But the 12" HD screen beat out the smaller Insignia screen (I know, not really a fair comparison). Even from an angle the picture quality is crisp.
* The sleep functionality was pretty slick. I tested a few different times and it worked perfectly every time. I would set a time to go to sleep and have it wake up a couple minutes later. It turned off right on the dot, and when it came back on it automatically started the slideshow. I have a much older digital frame in my house and when it comes awake in the morning you have to press play on the remote or the back of the frame to start it. This Nix is hassle-free.
* The clock feature is actually kinda nice. We opted not to use it, but it's clear type and you can change a few of the settings, like whether to show date, just time, location on the screen, etc.
* Remote control storage. There's a slot in the back where you can squeeze in the remote. It's a tight fit which is nice because the remote won't be used much so this is a great place to store it so you don't lose it.
CONS:
* Remote. I don't know that it's really a con as much of a head scratcher, but why a square remote? You have to look down every time to see what button you are clicking instead of holding it like a normal remote and knowing what you are clicking because of how it fits in your hand. But then again, I only used the remote to help setup the settings and then I store it forever.
* Cord length. The cord was the shortest of the 3 frames I bought. It wasn't a big deal where we ended up placing the frame, but be aware that you might have to use an extension cord if the frame isn't within a couple feet of an outlet.
* Frame color options. It would be nice to have other frame color options. The black looks nice, but it also makes it an obvious electronic device. My older picture frame and the Best Buy Insignia frame I tested are brown frames made to look like a standard picture frame. Perhaps more people like the shiny black frames nowadays, but it would be nice to sit it on a shelf with a bunch of other "dumb" regular photo print frames and fit in. I seriously considered the Insignia frame for that reason even though the screen was smaller and the settings not as robust. But in the end I went with the higher resolution frame for grandpa's eyesight.
Bottom line... there are more frames on the market I could try, but considering the positive reviews on this frame and compared to my other 2 purchases, this was the best bang for my buck. I didn't need something that connected to the Internet, just a frame that would play a simple slideshow from a USB/SD with a high quality resolution. This frame checked off all my needs.
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| NIX Advance 8 inch (Non-WiFi) Color: Black | NIX Advance Digital Frame 8 Inch Widescreen (Non-WiFi) Color: Black | NIX Advance Digital Frame 10 Inch Widescreen (Non-WiFi) Color: Black | NIX Advance 13 inch Widescreen (Non-WiFi) Color: Black | NIX Advance 15 inch (Non-WiFi) Color: Black | NIX Advance 17 inch Widescreen (Non-WiFi) Color: Black | |
| Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) | 7.64 x 6.54 x 0.39 inch (without stand), 7.64 x 6.54 x 2.20 inch (with stand) | 7.87 x 5.55 x 0.47 inch (without stand), 7.87 x 5.55 x 2.28 inch (with stand) | 9.72 x 6.97 x 0.39 inch (without stand), 9.72 x 6.97 x 2.24 inch (with stand) | 12.76 x 8.39 x 0.38 inch (without stand), 12.76 x 8.39 x 2.23 inch (with stand) | 14.06 x 11.34 x 1.30 inch (without stand), 14.06 x 11.34 x 4.53 inch (with stand) | 16.46 x 10.35 x 1.06 inch (without stand), 16.46 x 10.35 x 5.75 inch (with stand) |
| Net Weight | 0.73 lb. | 0.55 lb. | 0.86 lb. | 1.15 lbs. | 3.18 lbs. | 3.42 lbs. |
| Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 | 1280 x 800 | 1280 x 800 | 1920 x 1080 FHD | 1024 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 FHD |
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:10 | 16:10 | 16:9 | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Display Brightness | 350 cd/m2 | 400 cd/m2 | 400 cd/m2 | 300 cd/m2 | 300 cd/m2 | 300 cd/m2 |
| Supported Photo Format | JPEG / JPG | JPEG / JPG | JPEG / JPG | JPEG / JPG | JPEG / JPG | JPEG / JPG |
| Supported Video Format | MP4/MPEG-4 | MP4/MPEG-4 | MP4/MPEG-4 | MP4/MPEG-4 | MP4/MPEG-4 | MP4/MPEG-4 |
| Sensors | Infrared Sensor, Hu-Motion Sensor Reception: 2.5m | Infrared Sensor, Hu-Motion Sensor Reception: 2.5m | Infrared Sensor, Hu-Motion Sensor Reception: 2.5m | Infrared Sensor, Hu-Motion Sensor Reception: 2.5m | Infrared Sensor, Hu-Motion Sensor Reception: 2.5m | Infrared Sensor, Hu-Motion Sensor Reception: 2.5m |
| Speakers | 2 x (1.5W) Stereo Speakers, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Input | 2 x (1.5W) Stereo Speakers, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Input | 2 x (1W) Stereo Speakers, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Input | 2 x (2W) Stereo Speakers, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Input | 2 x (1.5W) Stereo Speakers, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Input | 2 x (2W) Stereo Speakers, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Input |
| Card Ports | USB Drive / SD / SDHC | USB Drive / SD / SDHC | USB Drive / SD / SDHC | USB Drive / SD / SDHC | USB Drive / SD / SDHC | USB Drive / SD / SDHC |
Why Choose NIX?
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Mix Photos and Videos in the Same Slideshow |
Easy Plug-and-Play Setup |
15-Second Video Playback |
Perfect Gift for Every Occasion |
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I bought 3 frames and kept the best. This was the winner!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2018
I was buying this frame as a Christmas present for grandpa, so I wanted to make sure it was high quality like many of the glowing reviews stated. But because I started shopping too late, I couldn't afford the time to order this frame, see if it was good, return if it wasn't, and buy another frame. So I bought 3 at the same time and decided to keep the best.TL;DR winner (and not even close!) was this frame!The Contenders:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z9ZP5HY (this frame)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W4FMKLInsignia 10" widescreen lcd digital photo frame espresso 5498800 (from my local Best Buy)So here's my 2 cents on this frame...PROS:* Includes a USB stick. I was planning on buying an SD card, but it had a USB inside the packaging. That was a nice bonus the other contenders did not include.* The picture quality. The Spiro frame quality sucked. The Best Buy Insignia frame was actually pretty good (surprisingly considering it seems like it's older technology). But the 12" HD screen beat out the smaller Insignia screen (I know, not really a fair comparison). Even from an angle the picture quality is crisp.* The sleep functionality was pretty slick. I tested a few different times and it worked perfectly every time. I would set a time to go to sleep and have it wake up a couple minutes later. It turned off right on the dot, and when it came back on it automatically started the slideshow. I have a much older digital frame in my house and when it comes awake in the morning you have to press play on the remote or the back of the frame to start it. This Nix is hassle-free.* The clock feature is actually kinda nice. We opted not to use it, but it's clear type and you can change a few of the settings, like whether to show date, just time, location on the screen, etc.* Remote control storage. There's a slot in the back where you can squeeze in the remote. It's a tight fit which is nice because the remote won't be used much so this is a great place to store it so you don't lose it.CONS:* Remote. I don't know that it's really a con as much of a head scratcher, but why a square remote? You have to look down every time to see what button you are clicking instead of holding it like a normal remote and knowing what you are clicking because of how it fits in your hand. But then again, I only used the remote to help setup the settings and then I store it forever.* Cord length. The cord was the shortest of the 3 frames I bought. It wasn't a big deal where we ended up placing the frame, but be aware that you might have to use an extension cord if the frame isn't within a couple feet of an outlet.* Frame color options. It would be nice to have other frame color options. The black looks nice, but it also makes it an obvious electronic device. My older picture frame and the Best Buy Insignia frame I tested are brown frames made to look like a standard picture frame. Perhaps more people like the shiny black frames nowadays, but it would be nice to sit it on a shelf with a bunch of other "dumb" regular photo print frames and fit in. I seriously considered the Insignia frame for that reason even though the screen was smaller and the settings not as robust. But in the end I went with the higher resolution frame for grandpa's eyesight.Bottom line... there are more frames on the market I could try, but considering the positive reviews on this frame and compared to my other 2 purchases, this was the best bang for my buck. I didn't need something that connected to the Internet, just a frame that would play a simple slideshow from a USB/SD with a high quality resolution. This frame checked off all my needs.
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 2, 2018
TL;DR winner (and not even close!) was this frame!
The Contenders:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z9ZP5HY (this frame)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W4FMKL
Insignia 10" widescreen lcd digital photo frame espresso 5498800 (from my local Best Buy)
So here's my 2 cents on this frame...
PROS:
* Includes a USB stick. I was planning on buying an SD card, but it had a USB inside the packaging. That was a nice bonus the other contenders did not include.
* The picture quality. The Spiro frame quality sucked. The Best Buy Insignia frame was actually pretty good (surprisingly considering it seems like it's older technology). But the 12" HD screen beat out the smaller Insignia screen (I know, not really a fair comparison). Even from an angle the picture quality is crisp.
* The sleep functionality was pretty slick. I tested a few different times and it worked perfectly every time. I would set a time to go to sleep and have it wake up a couple minutes later. It turned off right on the dot, and when it came back on it automatically started the slideshow. I have a much older digital frame in my house and when it comes awake in the morning you have to press play on the remote or the back of the frame to start it. This Nix is hassle-free.
* The clock feature is actually kinda nice. We opted not to use it, but it's clear type and you can change a few of the settings, like whether to show date, just time, location on the screen, etc.
* Remote control storage. There's a slot in the back where you can squeeze in the remote. It's a tight fit which is nice because the remote won't be used much so this is a great place to store it so you don't lose it.
CONS:
* Remote. I don't know that it's really a con as much of a head scratcher, but why a square remote? You have to look down every time to see what button you are clicking instead of holding it like a normal remote and knowing what you are clicking because of how it fits in your hand. But then again, I only used the remote to help setup the settings and then I store it forever.
* Cord length. The cord was the shortest of the 3 frames I bought. It wasn't a big deal where we ended up placing the frame, but be aware that you might have to use an extension cord if the frame isn't within a couple feet of an outlet.
* Frame color options. It would be nice to have other frame color options. The black looks nice, but it also makes it an obvious electronic device. My older picture frame and the Best Buy Insignia frame I tested are brown frames made to look like a standard picture frame. Perhaps more people like the shiny black frames nowadays, but it would be nice to sit it on a shelf with a bunch of other "dumb" regular photo print frames and fit in. I seriously considered the Insignia frame for that reason even though the screen was smaller and the settings not as robust. But in the end I went with the higher resolution frame for grandpa's eyesight.
Bottom line... there are more frames on the market I could try, but considering the positive reviews on this frame and compared to my other 2 purchases, this was the best bang for my buck. I didn't need something that connected to the Internet, just a frame that would play a simple slideshow from a USB/SD with a high quality resolution. This frame checked off all my needs.
I bought 3 frames and kept the best. This was the winner!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 2, 2018
I was buying this frame as a Christmas present for grandpa, so I wanted to make sure it was high quality like many of the glowing reviews stated. But because I started shopping too late, I couldn't afford the time to order this frame, see if it was good, return if it wasn't, and buy another frame. So I bought 3 at the same time and decided to keep the best.Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 2, 2018
TL;DR winner (and not even close!) was this frame!
The Contenders:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z9ZP5HY (this frame)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W4FMKL
Insignia 10" widescreen lcd digital photo frame espresso 5498800 (from my local Best Buy)
So here's my 2 cents on this frame...
PROS:
* Includes a USB stick. I was planning on buying an SD card, but it had a USB inside the packaging. That was a nice bonus the other contenders did not include.
* The picture quality. The Spiro frame quality sucked. The Best Buy Insignia frame was actually pretty good (surprisingly considering it seems like it's older technology). But the 12" HD screen beat out the smaller Insignia screen (I know, not really a fair comparison). Even from an angle the picture quality is crisp.
* The sleep functionality was pretty slick. I tested a few different times and it worked perfectly every time. I would set a time to go to sleep and have it wake up a couple minutes later. It turned off right on the dot, and when it came back on it automatically started the slideshow. I have a much older digital frame in my house and when it comes awake in the morning you have to press play on the remote or the back of the frame to start it. This Nix is hassle-free.
* The clock feature is actually kinda nice. We opted not to use it, but it's clear type and you can change a few of the settings, like whether to show date, just time, location on the screen, etc.
* Remote control storage. There's a slot in the back where you can squeeze in the remote. It's a tight fit which is nice because the remote won't be used much so this is a great place to store it so you don't lose it.
CONS:
* Remote. I don't know that it's really a con as much of a head scratcher, but why a square remote? You have to look down every time to see what button you are clicking instead of holding it like a normal remote and knowing what you are clicking because of how it fits in your hand. But then again, I only used the remote to help setup the settings and then I store it forever.
* Cord length. The cord was the shortest of the 3 frames I bought. It wasn't a big deal where we ended up placing the frame, but be aware that you might have to use an extension cord if the frame isn't within a couple feet of an outlet.
* Frame color options. It would be nice to have other frame color options. The black looks nice, but it also makes it an obvious electronic device. My older picture frame and the Best Buy Insignia frame I tested are brown frames made to look like a standard picture frame. Perhaps more people like the shiny black frames nowadays, but it would be nice to sit it on a shelf with a bunch of other "dumb" regular photo print frames and fit in. I seriously considered the Insignia frame for that reason even though the screen was smaller and the settings not as robust. But in the end I went with the higher resolution frame for grandpa's eyesight.
Bottom line... there are more frames on the market I could try, but considering the positive reviews on this frame and compared to my other 2 purchases, this was the best bang for my buck. I didn't need something that connected to the Internet, just a frame that would play a simple slideshow from a USB/SD with a high quality resolution. This frame checked off all my needs.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 4, 2013
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N. Kovac
Well worth buying to show off all those hidden pictures on your computer!!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 2, 2018Size: 8 inchVerified Purchase
N. Kovac
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 2, 2018
Upon receipt I was surprised at how large the 8" screen looked - it was bigger than I was expecting and the quality of the image just blew my older frames screen out the water! The screen quality is (IMO) right up there with an iPad screen. Menu's are VERY clear and well presented, lots of options and a handy remote which worked really well. Dead simple to work ... its really been thought out well. The sensor worked brilliantly too and the quality of the frame itself, like the screen, was top notch! If you have a lot of photos like me, I don't think the money spent is wasted on something like this ... its great for bringing back memories!
Ultimately I was so impressed that I also purchased the 10" widescreen version (on Amazon sale at only £79!). The size difference is noticeable and if you're not sure which to buy, money aside, I'd say go for the 10". That said, it is a lot more than the 8" model so value for money wise, the 8" wins by a mile. But if you can get the 10" for under £100 I'd go for that. At the end of the day though, you won't be disappointed with either ... and some may even prefer the smaller 8" model as it looks like a more regular photo frame size.
The 15" was appealing at the sale price but I think once you get past 10", the frames start to look more like small (HIGH QUALITY) screens rather than photo frames. I can imagine the 15" would look massive on a small table, so here an 8" or 10" would be better. I guess it depends on how 'On View' you want your pictures to be.
Finally, the frame also played movie clips shot by my smartphone and digital camera no problem (with or without sound - you can select) .... a great touch I thought!
Hope my review helps ... if you're looking for a digital frame I'd skip the rest and just go for this! Note the attached pictures don't show how good the screen really is.
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Amazon Customer
settings and so on) are all excellent. My two gripes would be 1) The audio ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 16, 2017Size: 8 inchVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 16, 2017
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Ms. Sheila A. Hyem Hunter
A "Friday" photo frame?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 28, 2019Size: 10 inch WidescreenVerified Purchase
Peter Debenham
Lovely clear mid-sized screen with good viewing angles
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 25, 2018Size: 10 inch WidescreenVerified Purchase
Andrew E.
My best photo frame so far
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 6, 2018Size: 10 inch WidescreenVerified Purchase
