Display calibration devices

[DanK]

I just switched one of my computers to Windows 10, and I discovered that X-Rite doesn't supply Windows 10 drivers for the display calibration device I have been using, the Eye-One Display 2. I have seen work-arounds online, but I think I may buy a new one, as some people also claim that the Display 2 isn't very good with wide-gamut monitors, and that is on my list for the future.

Has anyone here successfully used a Display 2 with Windows 10?

Can anyone explain the pros and cons of the two devices they now sell, the X-rite ColorMunki Display and the X-Rite i1Display Pro? From what I have read, it looks like the basics are the same but that the latter (which costs more) offers a higher level of control, e.g., setting white point. is that right?

Thanks

[Manfred M]

I have an i1 Display 2 sitting on the shelf for the very same reason as yours. I could not get it working on Windows 10 either.

I replaced it with a ColorMunki Display a couple of years ago and when I went with my new screen (Benq SW2700), the internal LUT requires the i1 Display Pro as a minimum, so I have both devices.

There are a number of screens out there; many of the higher end ones including offerings from Dell, Benq, Eizo, etc. will not work with the ColorMunki, so check that out first. If you have one of these screens, I suggest that to get the full benefits out of it, you will need to go the i1 route. These screens generally have their own proprietary calibration / profiling software that will not run unless you have an i1 or a higher end DataColor Spyder device.

The ColorMunki is targeted at the amateur and lower end commercial market. The software gives limited amount of customization and for most of us, this is more than good enough. It is not blazingly fast, but gets the job done. The i1 line is really aimed more at the commercial photographer who is delivering work for commercial clients. It is faster, has more adjustments that can be used and can create a more accurate profile as it can use far more discrete colours in developing the profile.

If you are just looking at continuing to use your current screen and are not thinking about upgrading to a higher end screen, the ColorMunki should be fine. Having upgraded to a relatively inexpensive screen aimed at photo editing, I only wish I had done so earlier as the difference between my old Dell and my new Benq is astounding, then go the i1 route.

The Spyder products, I have never used. I know a number of people that use them and are satisfied with them. I know that the instructors at the local college where I took my photography courses did some fairly detailed testing on these devices (that was about 2 years ago) and concluded both companies made good products, but found that generally the xRite products produced slightly better (i.e. more accurate) results than the DataColor ones.

[Polar01]

If it is not working with Windows 10, I use the ColorMunki Photo as I was printing a lot with an Epson 4900 until it died. If you are planning on also doing some printing than the Photo if not only web viewing and such than the Display. I have both the X-Rite and the Spyder systems, started with the Spyder however did not like colour (reds) that were coming off the printer, once profiled both the monitor and printer with the X-Rite ColorMunki Photo bang on monitor to print.

Cheers: Allan

[shreds]

Dan,

I use the Pro and have done since it came out. From memory one of them can also be used to calibrate projectors and printers, but as I don't do my own printing cannot recall exactly. It is a great tool though.

[Shadowman]

Is it possible to rollback the drivers of the X-Rite device? Try doing a troubleshoot of the device and see if it gives you the option.

[Manfred M]

Is it possible to rollback the drivers of the X-Rite device? Try doing a troubleshoot of the device and see if it gives you the option.

That won’t help. The drivers for the old device are incompatible with the newer operating system. The new drivers are incompatible with the old hardware.

[DanK]

Thanks everyone. I’ll order a new one, probably a Pro


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