Digital art has matured. It is no longer something we quickly glance at on a phone or scroll past on a tablet. It is collected, curated, and displayed with intention. As digital art moves into physical spaces, the way it is presented becomes just as important as the artwork itself. This is where the difference between e-paper frames and traditional screens truly matters.
Traditional screens emit light, reflect their surroundings, and constantly remind you that a device is present. Even when showing a still image, they feel active and distracting.
E-paper takes a different approach. It reflects ambient light, like paper or canvas, allowing the artwork to feel calm, natural, and closer to a physical print.
Better for Your Eyes and Your Space
E-paper frames do not emit light. This means:
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No blue light
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No glare
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No visual fatigue
The artwork blends naturally into living spaces, bedrooms, offices, and galleries without dominating the room.
Extremely Low Energy Use
A traditional screen consumes energy continuously, even when the image does not change. Also they need to be plugged in constantly to be able to operate.
E-paper only uses power when the artwork updates. Once displayed, it consumes virtually no energy. That means:
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No constant electricity draw
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No heat
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No messy cables
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A much smaller environmental footprint
Why AELIG Frames Use E-Paper
This philosophy is at the core of AELIG. AELIG frames are designed specifically to give digital art a physical presence without turning it into another screen in the room. Using e-paper technology, AELIG frames offer a calm, paper-like display that highlights the artwork itself, not the device displaying it. The result is a frame that feels closer to a gallery piece than a piece of consumer electronics.
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