Reflection Frame is a well-designed piece of technology that lets you display digital images on your wall in a way that genuinely resembles a framed photograph behind glass. From some distance and with a good lighting it looks really good.
That said, there are some limitations worth mentioning.
First, the display resolution isn’t particularly high. If you look at the screen up close, the pixel structure becomes visible, and the image quality doesn’t come close to what you’d see on a modern phone or tablet. Because of this, it really only looks its best when viewed from a certain distance.
Second, while the colours are good and pleasant, they aren’t especially vibrant. Don’t expect punchy, high-contrast images. You’ll most probably find colours a little muted.
Third, the brightness is fairly limited. In many cases I had to increase the brightness of my photos beforehand to make them look good on the frame. Doing so, however, inevitably reduces shadow detail and overall image depth.
Finally, the frame doesn’t support automatic photo changes. Images must be changed manually. This is likely a deliberate design choice to preserve battery life, but it does reduce the “set it and forget it” appeal.
Overall, Reflection Frame is a good product and I’m happy with my purchase. I plan to keep it. That said, there’s clearly plenty of room for improvement, especially in screen resolution, brightness, and automation features.