X-Rite i1Display Studio vs i1Display Pro vs i1Display Pro Plus Colorimeters, which is best for you!

*X-Rite has transitioned its Photo & Video Products Portfolio to Calibrite, a newly formed color management company. Find out more about this transition here • Introducing Calibrite ...
This video will walk you thought the similarity, differences, and compare X-Rite i1Display Studio, i1Display Pro and i1Display Pro Plus Colorimeter Devices and help you choose the one that best fit with your creative and workflow needs. The i1Display Studio is a great starter device for anyone getting into display calibration and color management. It uses i1Studio software, which uses the same advanced algorithm to calibrate displays similar to i1Profiler but with options simplified for beginners. i1Display Studio is not compatible with 3rd Party software so it can't be use with other display manufacturer softwares, for instance BenQ SW line Palette Master Element software, or any other manufacturer for that matter. The same goes with Atomos Calibration as well as many other filed recorders.
For greater control over display profile creation, choose the i1Display Pro or Pro Plus, with these devices you'll be using X-Rite full feature software called i1Profiler. A few things that this can do compared to i1Studio is Profile QA aka Validation, Display Uniformity test, contrast control during display calibration, custom gamma curve settings and many more.
Hardware wise iDisplay Studio is similar to the i1Display Pro in measurement capabilities, where they both can calibrate displays up to 1000 nits brightness. The i1Display Pro is slightly faster at measuring compared to the i1Display Studio. While the i1Display Pro Plus can calibrate displays up to 2000 nits brightness. And there are some differences for video users as well, for instance the i1Display Pro Plus can calibrate display to BT1886 Gamma curve where the i1Display Pro can't do this and the sensitivity increase for this device also benefit darker tones calibration as well, where it can measure it better and more accurately. Find out more intricacies in the video.
UPDATE: the guide shown in this video will work for Calibrite Devices and ColorChecker Profiler (ccProfile) as well. There may be some GUI and branding changes, however, the software fundamental is still the same.
If you are unfamiliar X-Rite Transitioned this consumer product portfolio to a newly formed company called Calibrite, which is short for Calibration Done Right, on July 1st, 2021.
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X-Rite has transitioned its Photo & Video Products Portfolio to Calibrite, a newly formed color management company. Find out more about this transition here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZDYg3xrptB1oqM

[@angelricci35]

Do you happen to know if Calibrite will still support X-Rite devices for software help and device warranties?

[@ArtIsRight]

Yes, they will kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZDYg3xrptB1oqM

[@angelricci35]

@@ArtIsRight Awesome thank you for the video link, just finished watching it, very informative and answered all of my questions :)

[@ArtIsRight]

👍🏼

[@vasile.stancu]

A channel that it's truly informative, very detailed information which is crucial and extremely useful especially for the total beginners. No fooling around, no briz-briz, just exact to point information, explaining also the deep info (why a setting is better over another one, for example) like you're rarely seeing in over-rated channels with millions of views. This channel is pure gold!

[@ArtIsRight]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@Louis87777]

Each of your videos is so incredibly insightful. I am just now coming to hardware calibrated displays and am binge-watching your videos next to reading endless articles. Thank you for all this work you put into this, it really helps wrapping one's head around it all.

[@ArtIsRight]

Thank you! If there's something that I have not covered yet or questions that you have please let me know.

[@Louis87777]

@@ArtIsRight Thank you for this opportunity. I was curious whether it's a worthwhile long-term investment to immediately jump to the X-Rite I1STUDIO: I'd like to print more, and I'd like to better understand how to calibrate against a printer. Even if the difference is 250€ where I am, I want to believe the investment pays off over time in time and printing-samples. But maybe that's overkill? Likewise, I read about 'drifting' of colorimeters vs spectrometers, and I am wondering how important an issue this becomes over time (and what span of time / calibrations). Would this possibly also add to upgrading immediately to the X-Rite I1STUDIO? Thank you so much for your support, I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@ArtIsRight]

I would go for the i1studio, as far as drifting, this can happen with electronic sensor as they age. The past the sensors are build with material that deteriorate over time. Now a days the sensors are more stable and much less prone to these issues. For instance, I have an i1Display Pro that is about 10 years old now and the result are still inline with the new colorimeter that I have. So I would not worry too much about that.

[@sjazzp]

This video is much better than videos from X-Rite itself. It explain with details what others don't. I almost flip a coin to select my unit that I purchased a year ago, at least this video confirms that my selection of the i1 Display Pro was good. Thanks for this info, keep the great work.

[@ArtIsRight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PianoPets]

This was by far the best and the most trustworthy explanation I have seen yet. Thanks!

[@ArtIsRight]

Glad it was helpful! I'm really doing this to educate and not sell :)

[@recepbuyukguzel8203]

Thank you for all the information and taking time to answer questions! I had just bought a calibrator from a different company but i will get the i1Display Pro Plus. You are very helpful and trustful.

[@ArtIsRight]

You're welcome

[@buddyfx7026]

Thank you for your time and effort, detailing many questions I've had. It's much appreciated and I've subbed!

[@ArtIsRight]

Welcome!

[@MrHuyjo]

Just the information I was looking for. Thanks!

[@ArtIsRight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JarvisGrant]

Just what I was looking for. Many thanks!

[@ArtIsRight]

You are welcome!

[@vinaetweine1236]

Many thanks! The information is is really helpful. Due to your Information I chose the Plus. As display are currently advancing so quickly and OLEDs might be available soon I made this decision.

[@ArtIsRight]

OLED is already out in some laptop but many of them including mine have flickering issues. Non the less i1Display Pro, the non Plus version works fine to calibrate these displays.

[@bitbinge]

Very professional and concise. Thank you sir.

[@ArtIsRight]

Very welcome

[@joriz5869]

Big thanks for the explanation, I am returning my SpyderX and getting the Display Pro

[@ArtIsRight]

:)

[@sherazmalik2179]

Superb review. Subbed the channel. You helped me make the right purchase decision. Thanks.

[@ArtIsRight]

Glad I could help

[@runcmd1419]

I was wondering this exact thing!

[@ArtIsRight]

Glad this help

[@ledooni]

Thank you very much for this overview. I want to calibrate my new OLED TV but better sensitivity and not having to upgrade when real QNED and MicroLED become available are two very good reasons to already get the Pro Plus.

[@ArtIsRight]

Sensitivity above 1000 nits yes, backlight technology does not makes too much of a difference. :)

[@ledooni]

@@ArtIsRight That‘s exactly what I meant. An OLED will most likely not exceed 1000 nits but QNED and MicroLED (the only technologies that would make me consider anything else) will so perfect for the future just like you said! 👍🏻

[@ArtIsRight]

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[@farhanbadru3671]

Very informative, new subs!

[@ArtIsRight]

Thanks for the sub!

[@benlicera8841]

Thank you for this information Art. I have been thinking of getting a calibrator for my iMac.

[@ArtIsRight]

Glad I could help!

[@ArtIsRight]

It has been a while, how are you my friend?

[@benlicera8841]

@@ArtIsRight I am doing fine Art. I hope all is well with you. Perhaps we could meet for coffee one of these days.

[@ArtIsRight]

Absolutely!

[@miguelangelcalderon3315]

Dear Art, thank you for the thorough review. I'm new to color grading and monitor calibration, so I just learned a lot from you. Do you think it would be worth investing in any of this USED? Are these devices designed to last for several years (maybe more than the screen themselves)? Do the new versions come with any software that I won't get if i buy second hand? Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@ArtIsRight]

Second hand in great condition will work fine. The device itself acts as a dongle, this is something that is unique to X-Rite device, so you are good! And yes they last years, unlike the older generation device with the sensor would decay these one do not.

[@autonomous9031]

Perfect 👌 thank you

[@ArtIsRight]

You're welcome 😊

[@robertboyer5926]

Great explanation. Do you know or have you tested the i1 Studio (the spectrophotometer not the i1 Display Studio) and how does it compare to the i1 Display Pro Plus??. I have the i1Studio which is a remarkable device for paper calibration etc (which I absolutely need) for the price compared to a decade ago. I was wondering if the i1 Display Pro Plus would do a better job on my newer BenQ SW monitors for video. Like many I am in the position where I now need to do both print and video work and am wondering if I actually NEED another calibration device (like the i1 Pro Plus) for some of the newer monitors and gammas I am starting to see used for HDR etc or am I going to be fine with the i1 Studio?

[@ArtIsRight]

I have tested them all. The short answer is to buy the device based on your needs. So if you need display calibrating and printing, i1Studio is your best bet. Just get the one that will do it all.

[@19Millan87]

Muchas gracias. Tener está información era muy necesario para mí.

[@ArtIsRight]

You're welcome

[@RobytheFlorentine]

hi my dear, that was very ususull. Best regards from Florence, Italy

[@ArtIsRight]

Thank you very much!

[@NeluCiorba]

really good, which one you would recommend as working best with utimate iMac and macbook pro 16'' pls? photography and casualty short movie ... Tks!

[@ArtIsRight]

i1Display Pro

[@jackcameronpoll1194]

Hello, you were discussing how the X-Rite i1Display Studio does not interact with third party hardware calibrated displays. I'm struggling to tell whether the 'True Color Technology' is this third party hardware calibration that you were discussing. 'True Color' has an option to import profiles so I'm curious whether a profile developed by X-Rite i1Display Studio will be applicable to 'True Color.'

[@ArtIsRight]

I am referring to software develop by display manufacturer for hardware calibration.

[@5urg3x]

Great video! Finally got a new monitor that I'm keeping and I was wondering which colorimeter to get for it!

[@ArtIsRight]

What monitor did you get? Without knowing what model you got, I would say the i1Display Pro!

[@5urg3x]

@@ArtIsRight Asus PA32U. It claims to do 1000 nits peak in HDR mode. But since the “Pro Plus” model is only $15 USD more, and can accurately measure up to 2000 nits, I figure it’s probably worth it to go with that one, future proofing and such. Cheers! 🍻

[@ArtIsRight]

Yeah that would be the better choice

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Nice & Thanks :)

[@ArtIsRight]

Welcome!

[@LucyOkey-ej7zo]

Hi, this is incredibly useful. Can I ask which you'd recommend for a Microsoft Surface Pro? I do a huge amount of my editing on here but am always concerned about the colour. I am however, new to using any tools like this. Thank you so much!

[@ArtIsRight]

get the newer Calibrite Display SL, Display Pro HL or Display Plus HL instead of these 3 devices.

[@dtbsz]

Hey! Thanks for doing these videos. I've learned a lot already and since I'm about to upgrade my old monitor (and calibrator spyder) and in the market for a new one I'm researching to be able to make an educated decision. I still have some questions regarding a few things if I may. :) 1. When calibrating a monitor with hardware calibration capabilities (like the SW271 for example) what color mode do you set the monitor to? Adobe RGB? Does the Palette Master Element HW calibrating software take the selected profile into account when it does the calibration? Or does it calibrate on a hardware level and display the color gamut selected in the color mode menu afterwards? I mean if I run the HW calibration and I have srgb selected in the monitor osd menu versus if I have adobe rgb selected? Do I need to calibrate for each profile? I guess not if I buy an SW but what about a PD? 2. What is the default color profile selected in the SW line of monitors? PD? 3. If I calibrate the chip in an SW monitor and select the sRGB profile will it clip the colors that sRGB can't display but it will show all the colors if I change to AdobeRGB? 4. If you keep switching between B&W, sRGB, AdobeRGB and so on, frequently, will that take the calibration "wear out" faster? I mean will you need to calibrate the display more often versus a scenario where you just use the display in AdobeRGB all the time? 5. With software calibrated screens like the PD3420Q, after you calibrate your display the software creates an ICC profile right? Same with the SW line, only the SW saves the profile to the chip inside the monitor? Is this correct? Does the SW save it only to the chip or your operating system as well? 6. If I plan on printing photos via a printing company and I download the ICC profile provided by the company for their printers, do I need to edit my photos (in photoshop for example) with soft proofing on? Using the ICC profile provided by them? Or should I just use the default profile (AdobeRGB with the SW line and P3 with the PD line) and send them the files with the embeded color profiles on my end? What is your experience? 7. Is there really a big, noticeable difference between printing work made on a PD3420Q vs an SW271 or SW321C for that matter? I mean DCI P3 versus AdobeRGB. From what I can tell both are pretty big and the difference is that AdobeRGB has a bit more reach in green and blue while DCI P3 encompasses more colors in the yellow, red range. 8. If I go with the PD3420Q and the calibration report from factory states a delta e of 2 for example and I software calibrate the monitor, will I be able to achieve higher precision or only factory calibrated best values can be expected / achieved? Also if I get a copy with a better delta e value, like delta e 1 will there be a noticeable difference? Also, are software calibrations more prone to go out of whack more often compared to hardware calibrated ones? Especially in the case of switching profiles often in the menus? I know this is a lot, but these details are still not clear to me and I would appreciate it greatly if you could answer them. I'm sure there are others out there who would like to know the answers to these questions. Thanks for replying to my previous question on one of your other videos btw. I'm subscribed, I like and have also notifications turned on :) You create informative content, worth watching! Cheers and thank you in advance.

[@ArtIsRight]

1. It does not matter what color mode you choose. PME put the display into the calibration slot that you want to use and null all of the system profiles. Color gamut is chosen in PME under RGB Primary. With the SW you should not use the precalibrated modes. With the PD you have to software calibrate each mode that you want to use. 2. SW Adobe RGB, PD Display P3 3. Gamut will be based on the RGB, smaller will show smaller, larger - larger etc. 4. That is the first time that I got this question and I never thought of it that way, but no, it will not shift faster or slower because of this. 5. Yes with PD the software would generate either icc or icm profile. SW with PME will generate a profile as well. This will explain your question kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZjSY6Ntn6tmpJI You also need both. Watch the video. 6. I would edit normally and then soft proof with the provided icc at the end and make the final adjustments there. You should have the original edit save somewhere and edit a copy with soft proofing but that is what I recommend. Color profile embedding would be on the lab that you are using, most request sRGB. 7. If you look at the gamut for DCI-P3 vs Adobe RGB there is a big different, those are not small changes. As far as will you notice the difference you have to remember that print profile are smaller with both of these profiles and some sometime larger than sRGB. So a compromise must be made somewhere. You are buying a hardware calibrated display to eliminate tonal compressions and expansions from software calibration icc profile that remap the video card color output. 8. Factory calibration report give you an idea of your screen. Doing a calibration on your end will ensure greater accuracy because you are now matching or paring the display to the out put with icc profile. Delta e variation between 1 and 2 are visually imperceptible. All calibration will shift over time because the display back light and LCD is constantly changing and aging, but one would not be faster than another. I'll probably take these question and make it into a video. Hope this helps. :)

[@dtbsz]

@@ArtIsRight WoW! First of all, a HUGE thank you for taking the time to answer! You mentioned this in previous videos and I think you said you'll demonstrate in a future video. "You are buying a hardware calibrated display to eliminate tonal compressions and expansions from software calibration icc profile that remap the video card color output." - I'm really looking forward to seeing some examples demonstrated visually when it comes to tonal compression. It would help a lot of people make up their minds on which line of monitors to invest into. Me included. :) I know people's needs vary and this brings me to the other thing I wanted to touch on which is: If most printing labs request sRGB... and most people are limited to seeing sRGB because of their monitors why invest in anything above 100% sRGB coverage?! This reminds me of Ken Rockwell's old article about sRGB vs. Adobe RGB. Maybe simplifying workflow really would be better / cheaper / simpler and I wouldn't loose sleep over it at night but I guess once you go AdobeRGB, you can never go back :)) Colorimeters are a must either way. Last but not least, I'm currently using a spyder 3, (going to upgrate to i1Display Pro or Plus when I pull the trigger on the new monitor) and I find that the software that comes with the device does not do as good / thorough of a job as one of the popular free calibration softwares out there called DisplayCal. Some say they choose to use their i1-s with it instead of the native software that comes with the i1-s. Any thoughts about this? ...and the last question :) I promise! Did you try calibrating DirectLED (FLAD) or Mini LED displays with the i1 Pro or the Plus? Can they handle it?

[@ArtIsRight]

"You mentioned this in previous videos and I think you said you'll demonstrate in a future video. "You are buying a hardware calibrated display to eliminate tonal compressions and expansions from software calibration icc profile that remap the video card color output." - I'm really looking forward to seeing some examples demonstrated visually when it comes to tonal compression. It would help a lot of people make up their minds on which line of monitors to invest into. Me included. :)" This is really hard to demonstrate, most of the time visually we might not see a difference but the tones are starting to degrade in the signal. It is mostly 0 and 1 with more rounding errors. This is almost like 8 vs 16 bit in Photoshop, only on edge cases where you will see this. For normal and even pursing the computing you might not see this. About color space you can simplify what you do or take it to the edge of the universe for complexity, this is one where you have to find your own balance. The thing is that I will always edit my images in the largest color space possible, the color space for print is larger than sRGB and it will not be small forever. However, if you choose to go with sRGB that is your choice, but if you reprint in the future and there're better paper then it would be hard to go back especially once you undercut the gamut of your file in the final edit. This can be a chicken and egg debate, one that can be more opinion based than fact. Have not test Mini LED calibration yet, they are just starting to come out now and there are downside of eye fatigue with mini LED. So hopefully once these issues are fix and technology become better I'll have a chance to test it. About using display cal, if you have see the comment on my channel, I deter people from it because of software licensing issues and accuracy. Some say that it is better, and take it as gospel, personally with calibration because at the essence of it is a controlled random sample in time I would not worry about it too much unless the result is really bad. About the licensing issue, DisplayCal used free drives for the sensor most of the time and these drivers are generally not optimized as well as the people who made and integrate them. Personally i1Profiler is one of the best software calibration program out there, some say otherwise, but again this is all opinion based and less reliant on fact. Cheers.

[@nello4185]

Hi for the multisycnc monitor nek P242w which one do you recommend the display or the pro display? I'm undecided, I deal with post production of photographs and videos

[@ArtIsRight]

Display Pro or now Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro or Pro Plus. Display will not work with 3rd party software.

[@orkneyed6528]

I have a Benq SW32. I calibrate it with benq own software with a Spyder X. The x-rite studio paper profiler is on special offer a the moment, would it work okay with the spyder x or would I need the x-rite pro to calibrate the monitor first.

[@ArtIsRight]

If you are looking at the i1Studio / Calibrite ColorChecker Studio then yes that can be used to calibrate your BenQ SW display and you can also use that device alone without the need for spyder.

[@stefs1539]

I have an NEC Multisync PA231W monitor, an HP laptop and an older HP monitor. I understand that X-rite makes the NEC calibrator but their info says it will only work with NEC products. Will the i1Display Studio work with all 3 monitors?

[@ArtIsRight]

i1Display Studio no, i1Display Pro and Pro Plus should work.

[@dalsegno1251]

Hi, Art. Random question. I have micro-scratches on my PD2720U from cleaning it with a microfiber cloth. Is there a way to remove them? I notice there seems to be a film on the display, not sure if it's a protective film that can be peeled off?

[@ArtIsRight]

Because these are plastic by nature, there's really no way to clean or remove them. Also, regarding the plastic film cover, there may be one but I would not pull that off, it will damage the cover below it and possibly void your warranty.

[@dalsegno1251]

@@ArtIsRight that's too bad. I wish I had known that using microfiber cloth on these displays would still scratch them so easily. 😥

[@ArtIsRight]

I don't have that issue but apparently I don't clean my display that often. Rather than using a cloth to rub the display surface I use a duster that will attract the dust and not scratch the display.

[@HumzaYousafFilms]

how much difference is there between outdated color munki vs i1 display pro? I have color munki but I m thinking to update it for video purposes

[@ArtIsRight]

Color Munki equivalent is the i1Display Studio, i1Display Pro is faster and utilized a more pro software solution. Also all of these i1 devices mentioned here are now shifting over to calibrite branding. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZDYg3xrptB1oqM

[@michaelzeppelin]

You have made me think from your review of the xrite colorimeters and I would like to know if you would buy yourself to edit photos especially a benq sw24 and calibrate it with the xrite beginner model. If not, which one would you buy with similar characteristics of the benq sw24?

[@ArtIsRight]

If you have BenQ SW then choose i1Display Pro. And yes I have purchased many of the i1Display Pro for myself in the past.

[@michaelzeppelin]

@@ArtIsRight Thank you very much. Sorry, I don’t explain well. I want to Know your recommendation about two questions. Which X-Rite to buy?---> You recommend X-Rite 1 Display pro. Which monitor to buy? I´m thinking to buy BenQ Sw24 because one hand, I’m a photography enthusiast and the other hand, I want to buy for the quality/price ratio even if it is an old model and in only full hd with only a 24 because it is wide-gamut (RGB). Do you recommend it?, Which model do you recommend with a similar quality/price ratio?.Congratulations for your channel and I wish you a fast growth of your channel.

[@ArtIsRight]

Thank you, so all SW displays despite age are amazing panel and they are still being produced today. 24" is a good start size, the next one up that you might want to consider is the SW2700PT 27" model.

[@liberdelta]

Hi, just wondering is it possible to measure the sRGB of console handhelds like the switch and 3ds as well as smartphones with the xrite? I've seen some videos that report sRGB of such devices but I don't understand how it is possible without running the display calibration software on that device, which is impossible as they are not computers?

[@ArtIsRight]

Hi, just wondering is it possible to measure the sRGB of console handhelds like the switch and 3ds as well as smartphones with the X-Rite? - Yes but not as straight forward. I've seen some videos that report sRGB of such devices but I don't understand how it is possible without running the display calibration software on that device, which is impossible as they are not computers? - You have the right idea, the key here is that they don't tell you how it is done. So my guess would be on the honest side of things, lots of research to find out what panel is used and defer the spec from there. Worse case, pure spoliation and guess with some unscientific method of substantiation in between. Unless they have manufacture tools, which most don't.

[@user-qv7xw1nh4e]

Thank you for the video. Does the Palette Master Element support BT.1886?

[@ArtIsRight]

No use Gamma 2.4 it is really close.

Please tell me if these colorimeters have any limitations in terms of supported color space? May I use them for sRGB, aRGB and wider color spaces?

[@ArtIsRight]

No color space / gamut limit. That limitation is based on your display.

[@LightBreaker1750]

Hello I have seen many of your BenQ Monitor product reviews you do a great job I am aware this video is not meant for this question but it is regarding the BenQ SW series I was wonderingh would you happen to know what does the Black Level Luminance setting do exactly? I am honestly quite confused I assume it makes the color black brigghter? Thank you in advance!!

[@ArtIsRight]

This video will help. 0.1 nits is good in PME 1.3.12

[@LightBreaker1750]

@@ArtIsRight Thank yiou for your reply I will take note of your suggestion

[@ArtIsRight]

:)

[@jefferycross2444]

Using Palette Master Element V 1.3.16 and have a i1 Display pro. The only option that will see the i1Display Pro is one that reads "X-rite i1 Display Pro Plus/Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro Plus" Will this still work with my i1 Display Pro? Do I have to upgrade to the i1 Display Pro Plus with the version of Master Palette Element?

[@ArtIsRight]

There's an option for i1Display Pro / ColorChecker Display Pro but you can choose the plus, not much is going to change and no need to update the device. Best recommendation right now is to stick with 1.3.15

[@marumaruko6512]

Your contents are so great that I wonder you’re sponsored or not

[@ArtIsRight]

I am not sponsored.

[@aikemigrino6482]

Hello Art!! I have LG ultrafine monitor that has HDR10 and planning to get the x-rite calibrator but I'm confused about which one would I get. Any monitor that has an HDR display would be recommended to use the pro plus? Thank you

[@ArtIsRight]

Not necessary, you should look at the max brightness of your LG monitor. It probably does not exceed 1000 nits, you are really look at between 600-800 nits, so technically speaking Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro (formerly i1Display Pro) would do just fine. But if you want to have a future proof purchase, I would choose the ColorChecker Display Plus (Formerly i1Display Pro Plus). This latter device can calibrate display up to 2000 nits in brightness. And just because a display has HDR10 it does not mean that it will exceed 1000 nits, most displays don't. Lastly find out more about Calibrite Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZDYg3xrptB1oqM

[@aikemigrino6482]

@@ArtIsRight Hello Art! Thank you for your reply, this means a lot! Yes, exactly, it has 350 nits ONLY. This gave me a reason to get the ColorChecker Display Pro but when I checked your video I was confused because you mentioned the HDR feature of the ColorChecker Display Plus that's why I came here to ask for help. Thank you

[@ArtIsRight]

Got cha. I'll clarify that in the next video relating to this topic.

[@Lucas-rr2il]

thanks!!!

[@ArtIsRight]

You're welcome!

[@JimChagares]

I have two PD2700U monitors. I have the i1Display Studio. The software does not ask me to adjust the contrast even if I am using the custom setting and have checked contrast in the settings. If I upgraded to the Pro model will the software allow me to adjust the contrast?

[@ArtIsRight]

Nope, part of this is because the program by pass contrast in favor for ICC adjusted gamma.

[@JimChagares]

@@ArtIsRight Thank you, your videos are so helpful. It's because of your videos I chose this model.

[@ArtIsRight]

😃

[@mrrockenrock]

Hi Art, Great comparison video. I have the Display Plus and have successfully software calibrated my external monitor, Windows 11. Do you have a video for calibrating an OLED TV such as LG C9 which I believe has it's own pattern generator. So how to operate ccProfiler and the Display Plus with my OLED TV? Generally I am driving my panel with Nvidia Shield Kodi player. I would have 2 profiles, normal 8bit SDR BT709 and 10bit HDR BT2020 color spaces. Thanks!

[@ArtIsRight]

So these devices and the software that you have can't really be used to calibrate TV displays. If the source is from the computer yes you can calibrate it but it is a computer output calibration and not a TV calibration in any sense. To do TV calibration you would need to use a software such as CalMan that cost $3K per license per year, a patter generator box and a color radiometer, all of which are expensive and specific equipment.

[@eroll2488]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2bUkIVrgpJgo5o Also calman home for LG TV is $145

[@bencollins7684]

Art, this is a great video and answered so many of my questions. I've decided I don't need the Pro or Pro Plus and I'll be fine with the Studio since I don't plan on getting hardware calibrated monitors (out of my budget). My question is: I have two LG 27UD58 monitors. I've noticed that one is a bit 'warmer' in colour than the other. I'd like to calibrate both of them so they are accurate. Will the Studio allow me to do that? Or can it only have one 'profile' for the graphics card, therefore effecting both monitors, resulting in one of my monitors being calibrated and the other still being slightly different?

[@ArtIsRight]

Each displays can have it's own icc that is not an issue. Will they mach, probably not but you might get lucky - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKm3f4ahrcyJhpo

[@bencollins7684]

@@ArtIsRight thank you. I was a bit confused because at 18:17 in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5m5l6qNbrF-bqc you mention that the graphics card can only output one LUT.

[@ArtIsRight]

Yes that is correct. So we must separate the LUT and the ICC, they are not the same. LUT is the look up table information. And on most computers the GPU will only output 1 LUT. Meaning if you have multiple software calibrated displays, say display a & b. The GPU will output a single LUT based on display A and that is it. But each display can still have its own ICC profile. This in turn would mean that display B may not be as accurate as display A since it is running on the LUT output based on display A. This said, do you really need to worry about any of this, not so much. Most of the time, normal human visual reference will not be able to detect these minutia variations. And accuracy does matter but at the end of the day, we are all living in a margin of error world and this margin of error is more than acceptable!

[@bencollins7684]

@@ArtIsRight thank you Art. Your videos have been super helpful!

[@ArtIsRight]

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[@osoriony]

Fantastic video Art. It's very clear now which calibrator to pick from. I am starting to work with 8k video in Davinci Resolve, and really want to be able to render video in HDR Dolby Vision. I know that for that, ideally I should use a $30,000 reference monitor, however some KZbinrs that do color grading have recommended using a LG OLED TV. Every year LG tvs are brighter and less prone to burn in. I wanted to ask you if you can make a video calibrating an LG OLED tv for working in Davinci Resolve. Also, as a separate question. Video editors and color grading experts also recommend using a Video Capture card like the Blackmagic Design Decklink 8K Pro Cinema Capture Card. I understand that having a video capture card bypasses your operating system color management. Can you explain the logic behind and how to color calibrate if you have a workstation with a video capture card? Thank you very much.

[@ArtIsRight]

TV calibration would be similar to what I have shown in my various other calibration videos on this channel. The issue with TV is that is there are so many signal processing going and yes it will work but it will never be neutral no matter how much calibration you do. So my advise is to put the display in the most neutral mode possible and do the calibration from there. Knowing that no consumer calibration solution right now can calibrate HDR at REC 2020. So even if you use these X-Rite devices you are still calibrating at SDR. Also watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp3Yo4WnZs56hqM The logic would be if you use a device like that don't calibrate the display if you have a software calibrated display. If you have a hardware calibrated display run the calibration with the proprietary software first without the device and then after you are done with the calibration put in the device to get the best color possible. If you ask me, it makes sense to by pass the OS color management but then you are dealing with how displays are calibrated from the factory and there's not much controlling that. So in the end color management, correction and grading is a mindset, what you think is right, how it should look and how it looks in the end. The goal is to get them close but they will never match 100%

[@osoriony]

@@ArtIsRight Thank you very much for your detailed explanation. It's going to be very helpful.

[@ArtIsRight]

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[@samuelj.rivard]

very useful information! thank you just one question: is the i1Display Pro (not plus) able to calibrate HDR display (like sony x900F TV) (iam still confuse on calibrating hdr... because i know my screen is off but still dont know if i need a profile for each spec? or where to begin

[@ArtIsRight]

For TV calibration that is another topic all together. In short if you the source to the TV is from your computer then yes you can calibrated it. But to calibrate the TV itself you need to use a program such as CalMan, have a more pro calibration device and possibly get a patch generator. There are pros out there that can do these type of calibration but it cost a lot of money.

[@samuelj.rivard]

@@ArtIsRight thank you for the reply! i mostly see lots of review of display that talk about how good the display is after calibration and i never calibrate mine... as i plan to do a bit more video editing i was looking for getting the tool in shape... i alredy do music and have my own home studio but visual production is another beast to tackle

[@ArtIsRight]

BenQ Profile displays are good before calibration but for the best result you should calibrate, think of it as pairing the display with your computer system. See for me it is the opposite, visual I am perfectly literate but when it comes to sound, I’m still a noob

[@samuelj.rivard]

@@ArtIsRight yeah that make total sense... And i find i can buy the idisplay pro on avshop with split payments so it dont feel as expensive hehe (i live in canada) I think knowing our "noobiness" allow to learn from each other and grow as a artist and as a human beeing Similar idea with knowing your room when it come to audio Having difference perpective as most people Wont use high end audio system If you can mix something that sound good in crappy headphone or in a car then it will sound even better on high end system

[@ArtIsRight]

Well said!

[@JoMU0511]

Hi Art, I am brand new to all of this. I am an artist living a long way from my fine art printer. Too far away to go in there and compare anything. I need to send files to be printed. If I calibrate my display I understand it will never be exact, but if I do it with the x-rite i1 display studio regularly will it get close (if I am on a MacBook Air 2015 and my printer is on a proper Mac)? Clearly running an older MacBook I’m very budget conscious and can’t spend a lot, but I’m considering buying a calibration device. Is it worth it in my situation do you think?

[@ArtIsRight]

Calibration is better than no regardless of the display that you are using. So I would say yes, the gamut is going to be smaller but at least your color won't be all over the place.

[@orkneyed6528]

Thank you.

[@ArtIsRight]

You're welcome!

[@orkneyed6528]

You are really helpful.I have been following you for a while now. I find your video easy to understand and very helpful. A few weeks ago I had trouble with my prints coming out to dark. then l remembered what you said about bringing the candela down to 80. Worked a treat. Thank you overmuch for your help.

[@ArtIsRight]

Awesome & Thank you!

[@vvvvvvvvvwvw]

Hello, Art. May I ask what is the difference between 'old i1 marked Display Pro' and 'new Color Checker marked display pro'? Since I found not used 1/4 priced(compare to the new display pro) old i1 marked Display pro on the second market. Thank you always, Art!

[@ArtIsRight]

They are the same device. However, the i1Display Pro if you want to use Calibrite Profilier you would have to pay a one time upgrade of $9.99 to use that device with the latest Calibrite software. If you get a Calibrite device then you can use the software without an upgrade fee

[@vvvvvvvvvwvw]

@@ArtIsRight Yes, Sir! Thank you soooo much Art!!!!! 🙏

[@ArtIsRight]

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[@azamat19]

As always great great information here, thank you. Im still confused, i want to calibrate my hdr1000 monitor, so the i1 pro would be enough, but i don't understand if the software actually supports calibrating st2084 with the pro colorimeter.

[@ArtIsRight]

Just get the pro, you'll be fine. Or the newer Calibrite Display Pro HL kzbin.info/www/bejne/i36qfIeefqqGrLc

[@azamat19]

@@ArtIsRight thanks for the answer. After watching the video you have posted im even more confused. I guess I didn't make clear that i want to calibrate my hdr1000 monitor to work as an hdr1000 monitor and not in rec709. I think that if i get the pro, i will need to use a third party app to do the calibration. Am i wrong?

[@ArtIsRight]

HDR1000 is brightness, REC 709 is color gamut. i1Display Pro is the equivalent of Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro, and both are previous gen devices, the new one that replace these 2 is the Calibrite Display Pro HL, which can calibrate displays up to 3000 nits, so it will fit what you need. And will calibrate HDR 1000 displays just fine. And for this you can use Calibrite Profilier software and if you want to do HDR calibration then when the software is ready, you want to have one of the HL devices to do this. The newer SL or previous generation device won't work for HDR calibration.

[@azamat19]

@@ArtIsRight thanks again for your good answers and help. I have bought the display plus for 2000 nits. But im confused with the 1886 profile for rec 709. It says bt 1886 hdr. Why does it say hdr? 1886 is a gamma curve as far as I know, a curve which is de facto standard dor rec 709. I have read every where thaz 1886 is between gamma 2.2 and gamma 2.4. But the calibrate icc with rec 709 1886 looks nothing like the 2.2 and 2.4 profiles i have made. Those look nearly identical. 1886 looks very nice, but overaturated and contrasty, like fake hdr. Do you know what exactly rhis profile is doing and for what it is used? I just want a standard rec 709 picture, which should be 1886 or gamma 2.4.

[@ArtIsRight]

It is fake HDR as of now, just don't use HDR at the momnet.

[@darrenumbsaar8326]

Can you use these products on an RL series BenQ monitor? Also would Palette Master Element be useable?

[@ArtIsRight]

Any of these would work on RL. PME will work on SW line only

[@darrenumbsaar8326]

@@ArtIsRight thanks for the quick reply!

[@ArtIsRight]

:)

[@parikshitmayur5870]

Thanks so much for the insight. However, I'm really confused about X-Rite Calibrite i1Display Pro CCDIS3 [2022 Edition] or Datacolor Spyder Elite for my new Monitor - BenQ PD2705Q 27"(68.58 cm). Could you please help me with that? I'm fashion photographer.

[@ArtIsRight]

X-Rite and Calibrite Devices are the same. X-Rite devices have been discontinued. And they won't work with Calibrite latest software Calibrite Profilier without a 1 time $9.99 upgrade fee. So if you are looking to get a device now, I would choose Calibrite devices such as ColorChecker Display Pro or ColorChecker Display Plus. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZDYg3xrptB1oqM In general X-Rite / Calibrite devices have better sensor than the Spyder counter part. So personally I would choose Calibrite.

[@parikshitmayur5870]

@@ArtIsRight thanks sooo much for your kind response. You've just earned a follower. Thanks again, Art! :)

[@ArtIsRight]

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[@cameron818]

My i1 Display Studio suddenly stopped connecting to my PC. Any idea why?

[@ArtIsRight]

not sure why, recommend contacting Calibrite support for help on this. www.Calibrite.com

[@georgepopescu1327]

what would you recommend for calibrating projectors?

[@ArtIsRight]

Either the Pro or Pro Plus. Don't get the base studio version

[@ErikWerlin]

Can I calibrate multiple monitors with the i1Display Pro? I have 2 monitors (exact same) and I want to calibrate them to match when color grading. Can the i1Display Pro do this or is that something only the pro plus can do?

[@ArtIsRight]

They can all calibrate multiple displays, as far as matching them, if you have the same brand and model that would be easier, if not then it would be difficult kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKm3f4ahrcyJhpo

[@ErikWerlin]

@@ArtIsRight Ok good to know. My 2 displays are the exact same (make and model). So is the only real big difference between the Pro and Pro Plus is a bit more control and the HDR features?

[@ArtIsRight]

Control is about the same. The plus have BT1886 and greater sensitivity on both the lower and upper end, otherwise they are the best calibration that you can get for the price.

[@ArtIsRight]

If you are in the US use the link in the video description and if you reach out to me I can give you a 10% off code.

[@cameron818]

So, does the studio allow you to use Calman, HCFR ect?

[@ArtIsRight]

it does not because it is not open to 3rd party software.

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

Can this be used to calibrate a 4k TV?

[@ArtIsRight]

Yes on a computer input signal, otherwise there's really no way to calibrate it.

[@patrickwhalen5502]

I have an x-rite i1display. Is it compatible with monitors?

[@ArtIsRight]

it is made for monitors

[@Paperman145]

can I use oem xrite with pme?

[@ArtIsRight]

You can use X-Rite device with PME as outlined in the video. As far as their software with PME, they both do the same function in different way so no.

[@pleappleappleap]

What's with the fuzzy rectangle next to your right shoulder?

[@ArtIsRight]

You mean on the wall? It has been patch

[@pleappleappleap]

@@ArtIsRight Ah ok. It looks like a video artifact.

[@ArtIsRight]

Could be there solution setting or compression over the Internet, I have scrubbed the video and didn't see it, but I'll go over it again. thanks for noticing and making me aware of this :)

[@etop2650]

Which one is best to calibrate a 4K HDR projector? Is the pro enough or do I need the Pro Plus?

[@ArtIsRight]

Are the projector running in HDR mode because there's really not an affordable solution for that right now. If you want to do HDR calibration you are looking at using a solution from CalMan and their software does come with a hefty licensing fee. Otherwise it would depend on the brightness of the projector. If under 1000 nits, pro, more than 1000 nits pro plus

[@etop2650]

@@ArtIsRight I wanted to use HCFR. OK thank you for your advice

[@ArtIsRight]

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[@peterwassmuth4014]

I have going through several tutorials how to use ( X-Rite i1Profiler PRO ) And everyone do it different!? DELL U3011 is old but that is my monitor for now! What is the procedure for my monitor. I shoot only in RAW!

[@ArtIsRight]

All I can say is be careful who you watch, many of them are not keen on this or have no clue what they are talking about. This said watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/npC3hWyFZ65kmJY, one of these if you have Mac kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmTEn2qfrs2pmLM or PC kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIO2qJdqrZ5sl9E and lastly because you have a Dell Display you might want to consider calibrating it this way kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYSqh4ZppbirjJo

[@ArtIsRight]

One more thing is that I am so far the only guide approved and use by X-rite!

[@peterwassmuth4014]

@@ArtIsRight Awesome! ThX!!

[@Arthur-le8ec]

How do these compare to Datacolor?

[@ArtIsRight]

Better sensor, better hardware and display calibration data can be updated without buying a new device all together.

[@BogdanSzczurek]

Could we, please, see the “guts”? Really, I would love to know which sensor is in there exactly, because it all smells like… well… the very same hardware (no, not just the same package) differentiated by available software alone 😊.

[@ArtIsRight]

I won't be doing a tare down. What I can tell you is that they are all different sensor models because the calibration / measurement speed between the studio and pro version is different, where pro is much faster than studio, this is not a software cap, my colleagues have run test on this using the i1Studio software. In the pro plus, it is a new sensor that can measure greater dynamic range and has better sensitivity than the pro model.

[@SachinBalan_PB]

👍 Everbody Shoutout for ArtIsRight🎉

[@ArtIsRight]

Thank you!

[@yusufkasap]

he start to explain different : 2:00 (thanks for video)

[@ArtIsRight]

You're welcome

[@AmitKolay]

How does this compare to SpyderX?

[@ArtIsRight]

X-Rite much better and more accurate hands down this is from years of testing. They have a longer lineage in color management than spyder.

[@AmitKolay]

@@ArtIsRight Thanks for replying, it's also cheaper in india.

[@ArtIsRight]

:)

[@VladQuake]

@3:00 are you sure about that? DisplayCal and HCFR should work with it.

[@ArtIsRight]

via generic, unoptimized driver and unlicensed no less.

[@VladQuake]

So does i1Display Studio/colormonki work with hcfr, or does it need argyll drivers to do so?

[@ArtIsRight]

it uses argyll driver, which is generic, some have been able to use native x-rite drivers but those are unlicensed.

[@TJ-po9ol]

What is “a toe moes”?

[@ArtIsRight]

Atomos is a recorder / monitor for video recording

[@_rhapsodist]

didn't you make this video already?

[@ArtIsRight]

Not quite, there are some more specific information that recently come to light that was not included in previous comparison.

[@ytubsave307]

Uh, just so you are aware, I just purchased the i1Display Pro Plus and needed some help from their support. I called a couple of times and had to leave a message for a call back. No one called. I finally got a person today and was told, as of a month ago, they no longer support any of these products and have handed support off to some third party company with a name I never heard of. Needless to say, I am sending it back to where I purchased it from and will look for a product from a company that does provide support. Sign of the times I guess.

[@ArtIsRight]

I am aware that they move the support team to another company in EU that is contracted directly with X-Rite, it is now a support global center. With these transition things can happen and I am saddened that this happens to you. If you still have the device and need help let me know what the issue is. If you already return this and just want to vent, that is ok too.

[@ytubsave307]

@@ArtIsRight Thanks for the reply. The product is already on its way back. Not venting, just stating a fact. I only buy products from companies that support them.....directly. That is "customer service".

[@ArtIsRight]

Every one have a choice and preference. Each to their own

[@EugeneMaynard]

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[@ArtIsRight]

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[@goku21youtub]

the plus is just 20 more dollars on amazon ... i think ill bite the apple and get the most expensive

[@ArtIsRight]

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[@AtomicSymphonic]

"i1Display Studio not open to 3rd-Party Software" *Looks at DisplayCAL with a knowing wink*

[@ArtIsRight]

Right, you are totally missing the point. DisplayCal is a 3rd party software yes but they don't license X-Rite driver, they use a generic Argyll CMS driver that is totally different and less optimized. 3rd party software referred to here are ones that properly license X-Rite driver, such as BenQ, Eizo, CalMAN etc.

[@praxic5100]

@@ArtIsRight Do you know what exactly you lose when using DisplayCal? When you say it's less optimized does that mean you are losing features or is the color accuracy going to be off? I would like to understand and know more because I was always under the impression that DisplayCal is good software and is commonly recommended in forums such as Reddit? I appreciate the informative video hopefully you can point me in the right direction here haha, thanks again.

[@ArtIsRight]

Regarding loosing something with DisplayCal, at the end of the day it is simply a display calibration software, are you loosing anything, for straight forward calibration no. If you want more advanced control then you may be missing out some features such as black point set based on icc print profile. Less optimized meaning that these hardware companies spend a significant amount of resources coding and optimizing the drivers for the device to ensure the most accurate performance. DisplayCal in many instances use ArgyllCMS driver, which is open source, which is fine. I know diehard fan will say that there are lots of smart people working on it, yes and probably true. But at the end of the day, vertical integration and resources dedicating to developing these software and drivers is what I consider to be better. Plus there are proprietary codes and information that the company may have on the sensors that open source might not due in part to the lack of proper licensing. Yes many people prefer display cal but if you really have a conversion with many of the engineers in the ICC consortium their opinion would be otherwise. From my perspective, I have tested out display cal in the past and wound not personally recommend it over something like i1Profiler but some thinks otherwise. And to further clarify what I said in the video, i1Display Studio is not compatible with, other properly license X-Rite driver, to run on 3rd party software.