This digital photo frame is the perfect holiday gift, and Black Friday is the best time to get it

Pexar by Lexar Photo Frame
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I didn't see the point of photo frames, and I used my Nest Hub for a few years. But that changed when I got the Pexar; this is a 11-inch digital photo frame made by Lexar, and it is nothing short of incredible. It has a 11-inch anti-glare panel with 2K resolution, and the quality of the screen is better than any other photo frame I used.

It's also extremely easy to set up and use, and you can easily share photos from your phone, or transfer photos to the built-in 32GB internal storage. The best part is the discount; it's now available for $139, a $30 discount.

Pexar by Lexar 11-Inch Digital Photo Frame
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Pexar's digital frame stands out for two reasons: it's easy to set up, and you can effortlessly share photos to the device. Then there's the panel: with a 2K resolution and anti-glare tech, it does a great job highlighting your family images.

This is the 11-inch size, and if you need a bigger photo frame, Lexar has the 15.6-inch Pexar Starlight that costs $297.

✅Recommended if: You need a high-quality photo frame that's easy to use. The anti-glare panel is the star of the show, and the high resolution combined with a matte texture make it the ideal showcase for your family photos.

❌Skip this deal if: You need a bigger size. Lexar now makes the 15.6-inch Pexar Starlight, and it's available for $297. I've been using both models, and honestly, the Starlight is the one you should get if you don't mind the bigger size.

I've been using the 11-inch Pexar digital photo frame for just over six months, and it has been delightful. The key standout feature of this frame is undoubtedly the 11-inch panel with a 2K (2000 x 1200) resolution. The higher resolution makes your photos shine, and the anti-glare coating on the panel means you don't get any reflections even with plenty of ambient light. I have the frame mounted on a showcase in the living room, and the anti-glare tech really makes a huge difference.

Another big selling point is just intuitive it is to get photos onto the frame; it uses the Frameo platform, and you can just connect to your phone and share images that way. Or if you want to just transfer photos to the frame, it has a built-in 32GB storage, and you can use an SD card or USB-A flash drive to plug into the frame.

The photo frame connects over Wi-Fi, and is available in two colors: black and tan. I use the black model as that doesn't shift focus to the design itself. There are other niceties, including auto rotation, a clock, and weather info for your location. On the whole, the Pexar is no doubt the best photo frame I used, and if you need a good holiday gift, this is the one to get — particularly with a discount to $139.

I recently got started with the bigger model, the 15.6-inch Pexar Starlight. It has a bold design and comes with a wall light, and the panel quality is just as good, and it gets double the storage at 64GB. It is costlier at $297, but if you need a bigger photo frame, it is the obvious recommendation.

Harish Jonnalagadda
Senior Editor - Mobile

Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor overseeing mobile coverage. In his current role, he leads the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, networking products, and AV gear. He has been testing phones for over a decade, and has extensive experience in mobile hardware and the global semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.

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