YouTube Review: Artist Tests the Reflection Frame – What Works and What Doesn’t?

Key Takeaways from This Review:

1) It’s not “TV quality” – but that’s the uniqueness and purpose of this product
The reviewer honestly states: when viewed up close, you can see the e-ink “particles,” and the image is not high-resolution like on a phone. E-ink works differently – microcapsules move and create the image. The result is a very “lifelike image” feel, but there are compromises in certain details.

2) Some images look great, some not so much.
Work particularly well:

• textured images, including photos of traditional paintings
• softer, “more natural” tones
• photos and illustrations with a brighter color palette

More challenging are:

• neon tones and strong “glow”
• very smooth transitions
• spatial digital effects, which can appear “flatter” on an E-ink screen

3) The light in the room matters more than you think.
The review emphasizes that the Reflection Frame can look completely different depending on whether it is:

• near a window
• in sunlight
• or in a rather dim room
  The best result is in daylight near a window. In a dim room, it is recommended to use an additional picture spotlight.

4) The battery is impressive.
The device only consumes power when changing the image. The manufacturer promises about 1000 changes per charge, which means that if you change pictures a few times a week, the battery can last for years.

5) The image changing process is part of the experience.
One exciting difference from a regular digital frame – there’s no automatic slideshow. You select an image, upload it (NFC), and the image “renders” in the frame. The reviewer says that the image changing process was very engaging for the whole family to watch: children tried out images, watched how the screen “came to life.”

6) The design is intentionally understated.
The frame itself doesn’t try to be the “main character.” The wooden frame is minimalist, there are no cables – so the focus remains on the image within the frame. And that is the product’s goal – to look like a picture, not a screen.

7) Who is it truly for?
The reviewer’s conclusion is quite specific:

• it’s a good fit, if you create your own images (a great way to see your work in real life without printing costs). Also if you love variety or enjoy experimenting.
• it might not be suitable, if you expect it to look exactly like an OLED screen and want a 100% identical result to a digital image, or if you only change pictures a few times a year.

Watch the full review yourself

If you are considering the Reflection Frame for your home or as a gift, or just want to understand which photos/artworks look best on it, then watch this video.