# This $2,400 digital frame looks like a real art print

> InkPoster's E Ink display turns photos into gallery-worthy prints, no power cable needed.
- Title: This $2,400 digital frame looks like a real art print
- Summary: InkPoster's E Ink display turns photos into gallery-worthy prints, no power cable needed. E Ink technology creates digital frames that look like real prints…
- Keywords: inkposter, tela 28.5, e ink, digital photo frames, spectra 6, sharp igzo, switzerland, digital camera world, photography, art display, wireless charging, gallery prints
- Source: Digital Camera World — https://digitalcameraworld.com/tech/digital-photo-frames/inkposter-tela-28-5-review
- Published: 2026-09-16T10:27:07+00:00
- Read time: 3 min
- Topics: inkposter, tela 28.5, e ink, digital photo frames, spectra 6, sharp igzo, switzerland, digital camera world, photography, art display, wireless charging, gallery prints
## A frame that looks printed
The InkPoster Tela uses E Ink technology to display photos that look like fine art prints, not glowing screens. No backlight, no power cable.
## Traditional frames have two problems
Most digital photo frames look like glowing electric screens and need to be plugged in, creating unsightly cables when wall-mounted.
## How E Ink works differently
E Ink charges embedded electronic pigments to reflect ambient light instead of emitting its own. It's like a Kindle, but much larger and in color.
## Power only when changing images
The display only draws electricity when switching photos. Once set, it shows the same image indefinitely without using any power.
## The price is eye-watering
The Tela 28.5" costs $2,399 / £2,399 / AU$5,150. The larger 40.5" model goes for $3,900. New technology comes at a premium.
## Cheaper models available
The lower-resolution Affresco starts at $650 for 13.3 inches. The top-end Duna 40.5" with an all-metal frame costs $6,000.
## Minimalist design, no controls
The frame has a slim black border and deep white mount with zero buttons or touch bars. It genuinely looks like a real artwork.
## Hidden charging port
A USB-C port hides under a discreet flap on the underside. The reviewer admits it took quite some time to find it initially.

> I'll admit that when I first removed it from its box to power it up for the first time, it took a while to figure out where to plug in its USB-C charging cable.
## Heavy enough to need proper mounting
At 16.5 pounds, a regular picture hook won't work. InkPoster supplies a sturdy mounting kit for various wall surfaces.
## Everything controlled by app
The companion app manages the frame via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It includes thousands of optimized artworks plus the ability to upload your own photos.
## A year between charges
The 25,000 mAh battery lasts about 12 months with normal use. Changing the image daily should get you a full year before recharging.
## Purely reflective, no backlight
The Sharp IGZO panel reflects ambient room light instead of emitting its own. Turn the lights off and you won't see anything at all.
## Image changes take time
Switching photos takes about 30 seconds with flickering and flashing as layers of color build up, like a printing process. No video support.
## Thousands of curated artworks
Collections include Swiss advertising posters, Japanese woodblock art, Impressionists, and pre-Raphaelite works. Search by artist, genre, or subject.
## Upload your own photos
The 3:4 aspect ratio matches most smartphones. You can crop images and make basic edits to brightness, contrast, and saturation before uploading.
## Limited slideshow capacity
Slideshows hold just 15 images and can change from once per minute to once per month. One slideshow each for portrait and landscape orientation.
## Best for professional images
The frame suits photographers' studios and upmarket spaces better than casual family snaps. Bold, bright images work best on E Ink.
## Early adopter premium
It costs several times more than most digital photo frames. The technology will likely become more affordable over time.

> It is an extremely expensive device, costing several times as much as most digital photo frames on the market.
## Key takeaway

E Ink technology creates digital frames that look like real prints and run for a year on one charge, but you'll pay a steep premium.