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Aura Launches $499 Cordless Color E Ink Photo Frame With Three-Month Battery Life

The 13.3-inch Spectra 6 display uses Aura’s dithering to approximate millions of tones for a print-like look.

Overview

  • The Aura Ink is on sale today for $499 on Aura’s website as the company’s first color e-paper frame.
  • The display measures 13.3 inches at 1600×1200 in a 4:3 aspect ratio within a 0.6-inch-thick frame with a subtle front light that auto-adjusts and turns off in darkness.
  • Cordless operation relies on a rechargeable battery rated for up to three months, drawing power primarily when the front light is on or when images change.
  • Photo transitions involve visible flashing during roughly 30 seconds of rendering, with default overnight updates and user-adjustable change frequency that shortens battery life.
  • E Ink Spectra 6 supplies six base colors while Aura’s proprietary dithering simulates millions of tones, and uploads remain unlimited through Aura’s private photo-sharing app.