All too often we look at our monitors at full brightness and oversaturate the colours for a more pleasing effect. As with previous generations, the hardware of the Pro and Elite are the same, and it’s the software that changes the features. This approach means that you can buy the cheaper Pro version and then in the future, if you need the additional features then you can upgrade to the Elite. Once the software is installed and registered on your computer, you’re ready to calibrate. The device plugs into a spare USB port and after following the on-screen instructions; the SpyderX is hung over the monitor ready to read the quality of the display. ColorAccuracy/Streamlined Workflow/fully customizable calibration targets/high brightness calibration

Finally, there are the calibration settings choices so that you can calibrate the monitor or monitors for different uses, such as photography, video or playing games! If you’re in the market for a monitor calibrator, then the SpyderX Pro is an excellent choice. It’s fast with no fuss, and the results are excellent. Introduction Actually, if you do lose it or throw it away, then you can always locate you serial through the online account. I also keep the Spyder5 on a stand to read the ambient light and always thought that a stand in the box would be a good idea, or at least an option. The build of the SpyderX is one up on the Spyder5. It just feels like the quality of plastic has increased as has the finish, and the new glassy white gives the new device a great look.One important feature is the ambient reader on the top of the device; this enables the monitor to adjust dependent on light changes within the room. This is especially important as daylight fades and room lights take over to ensure the colour temperature, and brightness of the monitor adjust.

English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean Studio Match feature allows use of multiple computers/displays for simultaneous side-by side calibration. The SpyderX Pro is one of those devices which from the outset simple to use, straight forward and works.

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While the colour and brightness might look great on our monitor it often doesn’t look quite so good when it comes to printing or sharing with others. Open it up, and there’s a small welcome slip inside, remove this, and there’s a small plastic tray and the white SpyderX sits beneath. The SpyderX Pro arrives in the usual compact box, it’s pretty nondescript with a large picture on the front of the device, and that’s about it. In the end, it shows you the before and after and the results are stark. A new BenQ monitor I’m testing showed that when it arrived and factory reset it was far too warm.