Not all E-Ink picture frames are created equal. Format, location, and personal taste play a crucial role in choosing the right digital art display. APHEUM offers three models – Frame S, Frame M, and Frame L – designed for different spaces and requirements. This comparison will help you make the right decision.
What all three APHEUM Frames have in common
Before we delve into the differences, here’s a brief overview of their shared strengths: All APHEUM Frames are based on E-Ink technology with APHEUM's proprietary Deep-Grayscale image processing. This means:
- 255 differentiated shades of gray – more than standard E-Ink displays
- No backlight, no screen glare
- The display looks like a real silver gelatin print
- Extremely energy-efficient – the image remains visible without power
- Wireless installation, controllable via the APHEUM App (iOS & Android)
- Includes Private Collection Lifetime License
Frame S – Compact, versatile, at home anywhere
The APHEUM Frame S is the ideal entry into the world of digital fine art. Its compact size makes it an all-rounder: on a desk, on a shelf, on the wall of a small hallway, or as an accent in a bathroom.
Strengths of Frame S
- Flexible placement – can be wall-mounted or placed on a table
- Ideal for getting started with digital fine art
- The ideal entry into the APHEUM world
Recommendation: Perfect for private individuals who want to experience digital art in small spaces or as a desk companion.
Frame M – The golden mean: Presence without dominance
The APHEUM Frame M is the best-selling model – and for good reason. It offers enough surface area to truly let an image make an impact, without dominating a room. At the same time, it is large enough to be perceived as a genuine work of art.
Strengths of Frame M
- Optimal format for living rooms, bedrooms, offices
- Basis for all artist packages – combinable with collections by Essamba, Chaldei, Karl-Heinz Mai and Mary-Ann Weber
- Magnetic wall mount for lightning-fast image changes
Recommendation: The Frame M is the right choice for most living and working spaces. It is also available as part of our Artist Packages.
Frame L – Gallery format for demanding spaces
The APHEUM Frame L needs space – and gives it meaning. Large format, calmly present, made for rooms that deserve a strong image. In a gallery, a reception area, a large living space, or a hotel corridor, it unfolds its full effect.
Strengths of Frame L
- Gallery format – images look like professional large-format prints
- Ideal for commercial spaces, hotels, galleries, architectural firms
- Maximum image impact due to large E-Ink surface
Recommendation: The Frame L is for anyone who wants uncompromising presence – privately or commercially.
Conclusion: Which Frame is right for you?
| Model | Format | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|
| Frame S | Compact | Desk, small rooms, entry-level |
| Frame M | Medium | Living room, office, artist packages |
| Frame L | Large format | Galleries, reception areas, large walls |
All three models are available in the APHEUM Shop – individually or as part of a curated artist collection.