Which is better for a gallery wall?

The Americanflat set. Five matching frames in one finish make a row, grid or staircase layout easy. The MCS is a single frame, so you would buy several to match.

Which frame is sturdier?

The MCS. Solid wood holds its shape better than the Americanflat's lightweight PVC, which can flex. The trade-off is that the MCS uses glass, which can break.

Can I put an 8x10 photo in the MCS frame?

Yes, with a mat. The MCS opening is 13x19, so an 8x10 photo needs a mat sized to fit. The Americanflat set includes an 8x10 mat with each frame.

Is plexiglass worse than glass?

Plexiglass is lighter and less likely to shatter, which matters in homes with kids. Glass is clearer and resists scratches better. The Americanflat's 0.8mm plexiglass is thin and scratches easily.

Can either frame stand on a table?

Only the MCS. It has an easel backing for tabletop display. The Americanflat frames are wall-hung only, using sawtooth hangers.

Is the Americanflat set worth stepping up to over one MCS frame?

If you need several frames, yes. You get five matching frames for a multi-photo display. If you have one large print and want wood and glass, the MCS is the better single frame.

MCS Gallery Wood Picture Frame vs Americanflat 11x14 Picture Frame

Buy the MCS Gallery if you are framing one large 13x19 print or document and want real wood and glass. Buy the Americanflat set if you want several matching 11x14 frames for a gallery wall and don't mind plexiglass. The MCS is the sturdier single frame; the Americanflat is the better value per frame for a multi-frame display. Owners of thin PVC frames often note they feel light and flex, while solid wood frames hold their shape.

Choose the MCS Gallery Wood Picture Frame if you have one 13x19 photo, poster or document and want a solid wood frame with a glass front.
Choose the Americanflat 11x14 set if you want five matching frames for a gallery wall and prefer lighter, shatter-resistant plexiglass.

Prices

MCS Gallery Wood Picture Frame: $13.99 at B&H Photo-Video-Audio (last seen Nov 9)
Americanflat 11x14 Picture Frame: $11.98 at Amazon (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: the Americanflat 11x14 Picture Frame is $2.01 cheaper than the MCS Gallery Wood Picture Frame at the latest prices (Nov 9)

	MCS Gallery Wood Picture Frame	Americanflat 11x14 Picture Frame
What you get	One 13x19 frame with mat	Five 11x14 frames, each with an 8x10 mat
Frame material	Solid wood	Lightweight PVC (manufactured wood)
Front glazing	Glass insert	0.8mm plexiglass
Molding width	3/4 inch border	0.6 inch slim molding
Display options	Wall hang or easel stand	Wall hang only (sawtooth hangers)
Mat opening accuracy	Standard mat opening	Mat opening 7.5x9.5, slightly overlaps an 8x10 photo
Matching display	Single frame	Set of five in the same finish
Weight and safety	Glass is heavier and can break	Plexiglass is lighter and less likely to shatter

Spec	MCS Gallery Wood Picture Frame	Americanflat 11x14 Picture Frame
Type	Single Photo	Classic
Material	Wood	Manufactured Wood
Opening Size	13 x 19 in	—
Orientation	Both	—
Mounting Type	Wall mount	—
Mounting Orientation	Both	—
Height	52.1 cm	—
Width	36.8 cm	—
Depth	1.91 cm	—
Display Type	Analog	—
Included Components	Glass (window type), Glass Insert	—
Quantity	Single frame, 1	—

Spec	MCS Gallery Wood Picture Frame	Americanflat 11x14 Picture Frame
Set	No	—
Suitable Location	Wall	—
Typical Users	Unisex, Adult	—
People Audience Theme	Family	—
Size	—	4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
Location	—	Tabletop, Wall
Shape	—	Rectangle
Color	—	Black
Qty. Products in Set (pcs)	—	5
Actual Color	—

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