Aura Aspen Review (2025): Made for Vertical

My 2-year-old son thinks all photo frames are digital. He reaches up to the still frames in my parents' house to swipe to the next photo. While in some ways this sounds a little dystopian, I also find myself a little impressed. The Aura frame in my living room, however, has completely convinced my son that it's an analog picture frame. I can't even convince him to take a bath. Aura's range of digital picture frames is the best out there. The Aura Carver ($149) and Walden ($299) are both top picks in our guide for a reason, thanks to their impressive design and matte screens that don't feel like just an iPad set up to flash photos at you. As of today, there's a new kid on the block: the Aura Aspen. The Aspen sits right in between the Carver and Walden when it comes to size and price, and it packs the 4:3 ratio that's perfect for smartphone photographers. It's a great addition to the lineup, and if you're usually taking photos with your phone—especially if those photos tend to be verti ... Read full article.