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X-Rite EyeOne Display 3 Colorimeter with ChromaPure

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An upgrade to the retail (boxed) version of the Display 3 is now available for those that wish to also automatically calibrate their PC/Mac monitors in addition to their TVs/projectors. See below.

Note: We only use the latest Rev.B versions with extended dynamic range hardware (certified to 2000 nits) which X-rite calls the "i1Display Pro Plus".

Display 3 PRO bundles include a free Calibration Accessories Bundle.

 


Display 3 PRO (enhanced version of i1Display Pro Plus) for existing ChromaPure customers

(ChromaPure not included)


The PRO version offers substantially enhanced accuracy across a wide range of displays
  
Meter only. ChromaPure licence required.


Regular price: $448 USD
Our price: $437 USD




Note: We only use the latest Rev.B meters with extended dynamic range hardware (certified to 2000 nits)
which X-rite calls the "i1Display Pro Plus".
 



EyeOne Display 3 (i1Display Pro Plus) + ChromaPure Standard
  
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EyeOne Display 3 PRO (enhanced version of i1Display Pro Plus) + ChromaPure Standard

Includes free Calibration Accessories Bundle

The PRO version offers substantially enhanced accuracy across a wide range of displays
  
Regular price: $614 USD
Our price: $597 USD



ChromaPure's for calibrating TVs/projectors. If you also want to automatically calibrate PC/Mac monitors, make sure to also purchase the upgrade to the retail (boxed) meter. It includes the necessary software from the meter manufacturer. See further below.

Note: We only use the latest Rev.B meters with extended dynamic range hardware (certified to 2000 nits) which X-rite calls the "i1Display Pro Plus".

 



EyeOne Display 3 PRO (enhanced version of i1Display Pro Plus) + ChromaPure Standard + Auto-Calibrate

Includes free Calibration Accessories Bundle

Auto-Calibrate allows anyone with little or no training in video technology to calibrate their display with almost no user input. Lumagen Radiance or iScan Duo also required.
  
Regular price: $718 USD
Our price: $672 USD


 

Note: We only use the latest Rev.B meters with extended dynamic range hardware (certified to 2000 nits) which X-rite calls the "i1Display Pro Plus".



EyeOne Display 3 PRO (enhanced version of i1Display Pro Plus) + ChromaPure Standard + Advanced Auto-Calibrate

Includes free Calibration Accessories Bundle

Advance Auto-Calibrate adds calibration of up to 4913 colours distributed throughout the gamut achieving unparalleled colour accuracy.
 Lumagen Radiance also required.
  
Regular price: $798 USD
Our price: $752 USD


Bundle with a Radiance Pro and pay only $280! (Accessories bundle not included)


Note: We only use the latest Rev.B meters with extended dynamic range hardware (certified to 2000 nits)
which X-rite calls the "i1Display Pro Plus".



EyeOne Display 3 PRO (enhanced version of i1Display Pro Plus) + ChromaPure Professional

Includes free Calibration Accessories Bundle
  
Already own a competitor's product? See below for a discounted upgrade price.


Our price: $1349 USD




Note: We only use the latest Rev.B meters with extended dynamic range hardware (certified to 2000 nits)
which X-rite calls the "i1Display Pro Plus".
 


EyeOne Display 3 PRO (enhanced version of i1Display Pro Plus) + ChromaPure Professional

Competitive upgrade (Must already own a qualifying product. Contact us for details.)

Includes free Calibration Accessories Bundle
  
Our price: $949 USD




Note: We only use the latest Rev.B meters with extended dynamic range hardware (certified to 2000 nits)
which X-rite calls the "i1Display Pro Plus".
 



EyeOne Display 3 + EyeOne Pro 3 + ChromaPure Standard

EyeOne Pro info
  
Regular price: $1999 USD
Our price: $1888 USD





Note: We only use the latest Rev.B meters with extended dynamic range hardware (certified to 2000 nits
which X-rite calls the "i1Display Pro Plus". The i1Pro 3 has a 5000 nit luminance limit.
 



EyeOne Display 3 + EyeOne Pro 3 + ChromaPure Professional

Includes free Calibration Accessories Bundle

EyeOne Pro info
  
Already own a competitor's product? Contact us for a discounted upgrade price.

Our price: $2699 USD




Note: We only use the latest Rev.B meters with extended dynamic range hardware (certified to 2000 nits)
which X-rite calls the "i1Display Pro Plus". The i1Pro 3 has a 5000 nit luminance limit.
 


UPGRADES & ACCESSORIES
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UPGRADE: Include the retail* (boxed) version of the Display 3 meter in my order

* Includes software from the meter manufacturer to automatically calibrate PC/Mac monitors.

(Must be purchased at the same time as a Display 3)
  
Our price: $49 USD

 
Upgrade a Display 3 to PRO
(same as recalibration)


You pay for shipping to us and for US customers we pay for shipping back to you.
ChromaPure Display 3 PRO licence required (not included)
.

  
Our price: $199 USD

 
Add a new correction mode to a Display 3 PRO

You pay for shipping to us and for US customers we pay for shipping back to you.
ChromaPure licence required (not included)
.

  
Adds one new correction mode to a Display 3 PRO without recalibrating the entire meter. Available for existing ChromaPure Display 3 PRO meter users only. New customers get all available correction modes at the time of purchase.

Our price: $50 USD

 
USB to
RS-232 adapter


For connecting the PC running ChromaPure Auto-Calibrate to the video processor.
(Not available for sale separately - Must be purchased at the same time as a meter).
  
Our price: $30 USD

 


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We've worked out an exclusive deal for our members to bring you this product at a price lower than what everyone else pays anywhere on the internet. Buy direct from our ChromaPure partner at prices lower than buying off their own website. Same product, same support, just more money in your pocket at the end of the day.

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X-Rite’s new EyeOne Display 3 colorimeter (officially called the i1Display Pro / i1Display Pro Plus) is truly groundbreaking. It performs three times faster and read lower light levels better than the Chroma 5, all at a lower cost.

It's not simply a successor to the Display 2, the Display 3 is based on a completely different design and offers a price/performance profoundly superior to the Display 2. In fact it's profoundly superior to any colorimeter at anywhere near the MSRP price of $299.

It is also one of the easiest devices to use because it requires no dark reading calibration. By comparison, the Display 2 requires a dark reading when the meter is initially connected. The EyeOne Pro and Hubble also require an initial dark reading plus periodic dark readings throughout the calibration session.

The Display 3 PRO takes the regular Display 3 one step further and offers professional grade accuracy at a price affordable to the amateur hobbyist or enthusiast. Our tests show that the Display 3 PRO offers accuracy for colour and the white point that in the majority of cases exceeds that of the EyeOne Pro spectroradiometer. Furthermore, its luminance readings are far superior to the EyeOne Pro, both in terms of general accuracy and certainly in dynamic range. (Complete details below)

Quite simply, we believe that this meter is the best sub-$1000 meter for video calibration on the market today. Is it a true reference device? No. But at this price it comes as close as any device we are aware of to this standard.

Features

  • Excellent low-light performance (real-world performance shows good results down to approximately 0.003 cd/m2)
  • No dark reading
  • Built-in tripod mount
  • Built-in hinged high-quality diffuser
  • Very good accuracy
  • Extremely fast
  • Available in PRO configuration, which enhances accuracy even more

Design

The Display 3 is an enclosed, non-contact device similar to much larger and more expensive colorimeters, such as X-Rite’s own Hubble or the Klein K-10a. Light enters the unit through a lens and is focused onto filtered photo-sensitive diodes. The diodes transmit discreet electrical signals representing red, green, and blue. The advantage of this design over contact meters (such as the Display 2 or Chroma 5) are many:

  • The lens is able to capture and focus more light onto the filtered diodes, which provides much better low-light sensitivity and much faster readings.
  • Because the filters are completely enclosed, they are less likely to deteriorate as a result of exposure to environmental factors.
  • The non-contact design is conducive to measuring front projectors, remains isolated from the heat of plasmas, and doesn't risk damage to LCD screens.
  • The Display 3 also includes a built-in hinged diffuser that swings in and out of place easily for measuring illuminance directly from a front projector’s lens. Unlike previous products, this diffuser is colour neutral allowing for accurate readings in illuminance mode. Off screen readings are still the preferred method for measuring front projectors, but at least one can now measure from the lens without having to colour correct the results.

The only drawbacks to this non-contact design are that it requires the extra expense of a tripod and it is more sensitive to contamination from ambient light. To address this, X-Rite designed the meter so that it can be used in contact mode as well. It has a counterweight firmly attached to the USB cable.

Performance

After testing for some time we've been nothing short of amazed at the level of performance it provides at its price point. Despite the fact that this colorimeter is a successor to the Display 2, it so vastly outperforms the Display 2 that a better comparison is probably the Chroma 5.

Speed: See Video (1:17)

The Display 3 is extremely fast. In fact below 10 cd/m2 we actually slow the unit down to improve repeatability. Above 10 cd/m2 its speed is comparable to the Klein K-10a and X-Rite Hubble, each of which costs several thousand dollars.

To test the Display 3’s speed, we used it for a complete auto-calibration run in ChromaPure. The process took 7.5 minutes to complete. The Chroma 5 clocks in at 23.5 minutes. This indicates that the Display 3 is about three times faster than the Chroma 5. To confirm this, both were run through a full grayscale run. See the video above which confirms the auto-calibration findings.

Low-light Sensitivity: See Video (2:18)  

Another area in which the Display 3 excels is low-light sensitivity. The Chroma 5 is rated down to 0.01 cd/m2 and this seems about right. However, the Display 3 will read light that is one-third as bright. To test this we used the AccuPel DVG-5000 video test pattern generator to feed increasing lower intensity signals to a Pioneer Kuro, the champ of low black-level displays.

The results of this test confirm that the Display 3 reads down to 0.003 cd/m2, or 0.001 fL.

Consistency: See Video (1:23)

One of the most important aspects of a colorimeter's performance is its ability to return stable and consistent readings, especially at low light levels. We worked very hard to implement support for the Display 3 in such a way that ensures this. Here’s the Display 3 reading a 30%, 20%, and finally a 10% stimulus test pattern off of the screen from a front projector. As you can see in the video above, the consistency of the Display 3’s readings, even at very low light levels, is exemplary.

Colour Accuracy

This performance parameter can only be finally determined after sampling a large number units. Often, the biggest variable in a meter's colour accuracy is the unit-to-unit variation resulting from mass manufacturing with affordable materials. We can say that the production units tested are excellent in this regard. The Display 3 shows errors no higher than xy0.006 for both colour and white relative to a $10,000 reference spectroradiometer. This is performance comparable to a stock Chroma 5.

It will take time before we can determine for certain the extent to which this level of performance can be maintained and, more importantly, how well the accuracy holds up over time. We believe that because the filters are in a sealed container that the Display 3 will age much more gracefully than either the Display 2 or Chroma 5. However, as with any filter-based device it will always benefit from calibration against a reference spectroradiometer.

Summary

The X-Rite Display 3 is a truly revolutionary product. It offers near professional performance at a price affordable to any enthusiast. In fact, its performance is so close to professional colorimeters, such as the Klein K-10a or X-Rite’s own Hubble, than it has become extremely difficult to justify purchasing such devices that come in at 10-20 times the cost of the Display 3. The Display 3 is not perfect. At low light levels, its otherwise blazing speed slows down considerably. Also, we would really have liked to see some type of aiming device, similar to the laser on the Hubble. However, this would have no doubt increased the cost of the unit.

The colour analyzer is often the weakest link in measuring and adjusting a display device. Because of the unprecedented price/performance ratio of the Display 3, we would argue that it is among the most important products ever developed for display calibration.

Is the EyeOne Display 3 meter modified in any way?

No. The meters sold by us are NOT password protected or altered in any way, so they may be used with other software products.

Some vendors password-protect or alter meters such that their software will only work with meter(s) sold by them as well as not allowing their meter(s) to work with other software.

As a policy we do not password-protect or alter the meters we sell in any way. Once you purchase a meter from us, it is yours to do with as you wish. 

What is the difference between the OEM And the retail (boxed) version of the Display 3 meter?

We offer both the OEM and retail (boxed) versions of the Display 3 meter in our ChromaPure software packages. Both meters are identical and both work with ChromaPure.

The retail (boxed) version differs in that it includes software from X-Rite that allows you to quickly and automatically calibrate PC/Mac monitors. All changes are done and stored in the computer by the X-Rite software through the creation of .ICC profiles - the monitor itself is not adjusted. (Similar to how ChromaPure auto-calibrate works with the Radiance video processor to automatically calibrate home theater displays).

To order the retail version, make sure to order the separate "UPGRADE" option at the same time as your Display 3 / ChromaPure package.

What software can I use to do PC/Mac monitor calibration?

If you wish to do PC/Mac monitor calibration we suggest ordering the retail (boxed) version of the Display 3 meter as it includes software from X-Rite to do automatic PC/Mac monitor calibration. To order the retail version, make sure to order the separate "UPGRADE" option at the same time as your Display 3 / ChromaPure package.

If you already own the OEM Display 3 we suggest using BasICColor software to do PC/Mac monitor calibration.

Can my Display 3 be recalibrated?

Yes. For the same modest fee, your Display 3 can (and should) be periodically recalibrated to the same PRO level to ensure it retains its initial accuracy. This service eliminates the problems associated with exposure to the elements over time. We recommend doing this yearly. See our BUY NOW buttons above. You pay for shipping to us and for US customers we pay for shipping back to you. (International customers pay shipping in both directions)

The service includes a certificate of calibration that itemizes all the corrections that were applied to the meter.

Recalibration is the same as upgrade to PRO. The same steps are performed.

Can I calibrate front projectors?

Yes. For best accuracy, we recommend calibrating front projectors by taking readings directly off the screen. However, for those who wish to take readings directly from a projector's lens, the Display 3 offers a built-in colour neutral diffuser.

What is the EyeOne Display 3 PRO?

While groundbreaking, the Display 3 (i1Display Pro/i1Display Pro Plus) is still a relatively low cost mass-market device whose tolerances are looser than what you would find with more expensive professional colour analyzers.

Our ChromaPure partner has developed a version of the Display 3 which we've named the Display 3 PRO, that offers substantially enhanced accuracy across multiple display types including:

  • Generic LCD
  • Samsung Standard LCD
  • Samsung LED
  • Sony Standard LCD
  • Sony LED
  • LG LED
  • LG Standard LCD
  • DLP Rear projection
  • CRT
  • Plasma
  • LED Front Projection-Screen
  • LED Front Projection-Lens
  • Front Projection-Screen
  • Front Projection-Lens
  • OLED
  • Quantum Dot (QLED)
  • Laser Projector-Screen
  • Laser Projector-Lens

What they have done is provide a software-based refinement to and expansion of the existing calibration tables in the individualized license file delivered with each unit.

To understand how this works, it is important to first understand the source of errors in tristimulus colorimeters.

In an attempt to accurately model human colour vision, in 1931 the CIE defined the standard observer, which is characterized by three colour matching functions, shown below.

A filter-based colorimeter attempts to mimic human colour perception by matching these curves. However, accurately matching these complex curves using any reasonably affordable filters requires correction with a reference spectroradiometer. Otherwise, you cannot achieve the desired accuracy with different display types. A spectroradiometer does not rely on filters as a way of mimicking human colour vision, but rather measures the spectra of a display directly. Its accuracy depends only on the bandwidth, sensitivity, and resolution of the device.

The inaccuracies of a filter-based colorimeter arise from a variety of sources.

  • The standard modes that the factory Display 3 ships with are based on a generic correction from a reference device. The same correction is applied to all Display 3's.
  • There may be some unit-to-unit variation. This was certainly true of the Display 2. Only extended experience will reveal the degree of unit-to-unit stability that the stock Display 3 offers.
  • The instrument's accuracy may decline as it ages. However, because it is essentially a non-contact design whose newer generation filters are installed in a sealed environment, it will likely age more gracefully than previous models, such as the Display 2 and Chroma 5.
  • There is a natural variation in consumer displays—even displays of the same type!—so the operating modes of the colorimeter are no more accurate that these variations allow. The calibration tables of the factory Display 3 can only be derived from the general performance characteristics of the display type, not the specific display being calibrated.

Taken together, these four sources of inaccuracy—generic factory calibration, unit-to-unit variation, degradation from aging, and a lack of consistency among displays—result in a device that, on average according to our tests, typically deviates from a reference spectroradiometer in the range of 2-9 dE (CIELAB), depending on the display type and age of the probe. Our PRO version of the meter will cut this source of error in half.

Of course, the best way to minimize these errors is to use your own reference spectroradiometer to correct the Display 3 for each calibration session on a single display. ChromaPure provides an Meter Correction module for just this purpose. However, the vast majority of consumers cannot afford a true reference device, which are very expensive. SMPTE requires a reference instrument to have a minimum accuracy of ±0.002 for the measurement of xy chromaticity coordinates at any luminance above 3 fL. The only instrument capable of this level of precision is a 5nm spectroradiometer. A tristimulus colorimeter will not offer this level of accuracy, nor will an 8nm or 10nm spectroradiometer.

The Display 3 PRO virtually eliminates 3 of the 4 sources of error and lessens the fourth for a small fraction of the cost of a true reference device.

  • First, we individually test each meter against a reference spectroradiometer on a CRT, several LCD flat panels, a plasma flat panel, and front projector with a standard UHP lamp in both luminance and illuminance modes.
  • Second, we include correction figures in the individualized license file that align the standard Display 3's response to our reference device. These two steps alone greatly improve the built-in calibration tables for the Display 3 and completely eliminate any unit-to-unit variation.
  • Third, for a modest fee, we will periodically re-calibrate your Display 3 PRO to ensure it retains its initial accuracy. This service eliminates the problems associated with exposure to the elements over time.

The Display 3's accuracy is reasonably consistent when reading CRTs, plasmas, and front projector screens. The biggest problem by far lies with LCDs. Using the Standard mode the Display 3 may read one LCD very accurately and yet be considerably off on another. There simply is no consistency when reading LCDs. Contrary to one widely-repeated myth, this is not an issue directly related to the difference between CCFL backlit and LED backlit displays. Some LED displays actually give the Display 3 less trouble than their CCFL counterparts. Also, the Display 3 can maintain considerably different levels of accuracy when comparing two CCFL displays. The problem isn't with LED backlighting. The problem is LCDs period. To address this problem, the Display 3 PRO ships with multiple different LCD modes. We may add additional LCD modes as needed.

How does the Display 3 PRO compared to SpectraCal's C6?

Both use the same X-Rite i1 Display Pro hardware and have similar read speeds. Both have increased accuracy over the stock meter, but how this is done is different: The C6 uses the same generic offsets for all meters, while Display 3 PRO meters are all individually calibrated (since meters will have different errors). The Display 3 PRO will work with any software that supports the stock i1 Display Pro, while the C6 will only work with SpectraCal's software. The C6 comes with custom labelling (the red stripes), the Display 3 PRO does not. The C6 is more expensive.

For an in-depth look at the differences, please see our FAQ: SpectraCal C6 vs. ChromaPure Display 3 PRO.

What's included

The Display 3 ships together with ChromaPure software. The retail package comes with X-Rite's Windows/Mac software which is used to calibrate any computer display quickly and automatically. The Display 3 has a built-in tripod mount (for use with any camera tripod) and hinged high-quality diffuser.

Calibration DVD

For your convenience our ChromaPure partner offers a simple calibration DVD that includes all of the test patterns that you'll need to perform a complete calibration of your display. This DVD is offered free as a complementary download.

Click here to download the DVD

Instructions:

  1. Download the .zip file to your PC.
  2. Unzip the contents, which is an .iso DVD image file, to your hard drive.
  3. Double-click the .iso file.
  4. If you have DVD burning software (e.g., Nero Burning ROM), the file will open.
    Set the image type to DVD (not CD) if necessary.
  5. Insert a blank, writable DVD into your DVD burner, and then burn the image.

Reviews/Testimonials

For reviews/testimonials of ChromaPure calibration software & packages, see our ChromaPure order page.

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Warranty

All X-Rite meters are backed by a strong one-year warranty. Click here for full X-Rite warranty details.

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Links

ChromaPure software
ChromaPure Grayscale & Colour Calibration for Dummies
Official EyeOne Display3 & Display 3 PRO forum thread
ChromaPure Discussion/Support Forum

FAQ: Which meter is right for me?
FAQ: SpectraCal C6 vs. ChromaPure Display 3 PRO
Colour Science: About Meter Accuracy
Colour Science: Video Calibration Myths

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