Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra
Spyder X2 Ultra
Is ideal for intermediate to advanced skill level photographers, videographers, digital designers, content creators and HDR content producers/consumers with high brightness monitor/advanced calibration needs (more than 750 cd/m2) who may run multiple displays on one or more computers. Ideal for tethered shooting; outdoor shoots where bright monitors are essential; location shooting (photo or video) landscape photography; outdoor portraiture; in studio; on location.
Features & Benefits:
- Lens-based, expanded X2 sensor capabilities allows for enhanced colour/brightness range calibration in today’s HDR/high-brightness monitor market, up to 2000 nits.
- Ideal for both photo and video, as well as digital design, content creation and HDR content production and consumers with high brightness monitor/advanced calibration needs (750-2,000 cd/m2).
- Adaptable X2 sensor ensures precision calibration for today’s high-brightness monitors, plus ensures ongoing functionality with future technical advances in HDR/high-brightness monitors.
- Remastered software for more concise user interface (UI) experience.
- Native USB-C connection. Also includes USB-A adaptor for added convenience.
- Ultimate colour control capabilities (High Brightness Workflow; Video & Cinema Targets (Rec. 709, Rec.2020); Advanced Display Mapping & Analysis; unlimited calibration settings; Soft Proofing; Studio Match for multiple monitor calibration.
- Advanced Display Mapping & Analysis offers you a better understanding of the colour, brightness, contrast, gamut, tone response and white point of your monitors. You can also check screen brightness, colour uniformity and display colour accuracy.
- Unlimited Calibration Settings starting with industry-standard presets, you can customize settings to meet all your calibration needs, including fully customizable gamma curves, white point and brightness settings.
- Soft Proofing lets you simulate other displays and devices on your calibrated screen. For printers, you can see how prints will look for a specific printer model, paper and ink, and upload ICC printer profiles.
- Studio Match provides simultaneous side-by-side calibration for multiple computers/displays. Ensures consistent and accurate color reproduction across multiple connected monitors regardless of monitor type.
Product |
Spyder X2 Elite |
Spyder X2 Ultra |
Feature Description |
User Profile |
Photograpy/Video/Digital Design/Content Creator |
Photograpy/Video/Digital Design/Content Creator/HDR enthusiast |
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Experience Level |
Beginner-Advanced |
Intermediate-Advanced |
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Benefits |
ColorAccuracy/Streamlined Workflow/Fully customizable calibration targets |
ColorAccuracy/Streamlined Workflow/Fully customizable calibration targets/high brightness calibration |
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Monitor Types Supported |
All-in-ones, Industry Standard Laptops, Desktops, Projectors |
All-in-ones, Industry Standard Laptops, Desktops, Projectors, Most HDR Displays |
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Calibration Type |
Colorimeter |
Colorimeter |
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Software |
Spyder X2 Elite |
Spyder X2 Ultra |
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Display Mapping & Analysis Tools |
Advanced |
Advanced |
Offers tools to check the quality of your display |
Calibration Setting Choices |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Total Calibration options (combinations of gamma, white point and brightness) |
Expert Console Calibration |
Yes |
Yes |
All-in-one calibration control panel |
Video & Cinema Calibration Targets |
2 targets - Rec.709, Rec.2020 |
2 targets - Rec.709, Rec.2020 |
Calibration Targets for Motion Work/Dynamic Imagery |
Soft Proof of Print Results |
Yes |
Yes |
Soft proofing with print output preview |
Projector Calibration |
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Yes |
Calibrates digital projectors |
Multiple Monitor Display Matching |
Yes
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Yes
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Defines a studio standard for all displays to be matched for simultaneous side-by side calibration. (StudioMatch) |
Visual Fine Tuning for Side-by-Side Display Match |
Yes |
Yes |
Precisely tune side-by-side displays |
Single Click Calibration Capability |
Yes |
Yes |
Fast & Easy Calibration Modes |
Multiple Monitor Calibration |
Yes Supports calibration of multiple montiors. For 3+ displays using one computer, your video card must have 3 or more LUTs (Look -Up -Tables) |
Yes Supports calibration of multiple montiors. For 3+ displays using one computer, your video card must have 3 or more LUTs (Look -Up -Tables) |
Supports Calibration of Multiple Monitors |
Ambient Light Monitoring & Profile Switching |
Yes |
Yes |
Can Adjust for Room Light Changes |
Before and After Calibration Review |
Yes |
Yes |
Shows before & after comparison of display calibration |
High Brightness Workflow |
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Yes |
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Max luminence measurement (nits or cd/m2) |
750 |
2000 |
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Backlight Options |
4 |
5 |
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White Point Settings |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
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USB Connectivity |
C (includes USB-A Adapter) |
C (includes USB-A Adapter) |
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What’s In the Box
- Spyder X2 colorimeter
- USB-C to USB-A Adapter
- Welcome card with link to software download and warranty information
- Unique serial number to activate software
- Link to on-line demonstrations, user guide, videos and support
System Requirements
- Win 10 32/64, Win 11
- Mac OS X 10.14, 10.15, 11(Big Sur), 12(Monterey), 13(Ventura)
- Monitor resolution 1280x768 or greater, 16-bit video card (24-bit recommended), 1GB of available RAM, 500MB of available hard disk
- Internet connection for software download
(442421)
SKU | 442421 |
Brand | DataColor |
Shipping Weight | 0.5000kg |
Shipping Width | 0.150m |
Shipping Height | 0.100m |
Shipping Length | 0.150m |
Shipping Cubic | 0.002250000m3 |
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