Datacolor Spyder Essential Colorimeter

The Datacolor Spyder 2024 is a compact, next-generation display calibration tool built for professionals who demand reliable color accuracy across today’s wide range of display technologies. Supporting everything from standard LED and CCFL monitors to advanced OLED and Mini LED panels, the Spyder 2024 ensures consistent performance whether you’re editing photos, grading video, or designing graphics for print and web.

Key Features

• Integrated USB-C cable for fast and reliable connection
• Compatible with a wide variety of backlight types: Wide LED, GB LED, OLED, Mini LED, and CCFL
• Calibrates displays up to ~750 nits peak brightness
• Multiple gamma and whitepoint presets for precise customization
• Adjustable brightness targets with ambient light compensation
• Multi-display calibration support via connected systems
• Cross-platform compatibility with Windows 10/11 and macOS 10.14–14
• Lightweight and portable with a durable white housing

Best Suited For

• Photographers and digital artists seeking accurate, consistent colors
• Video editors working across multiple HDR or SDR displays
• Designers preparing content for both print and online delivery
• Studios and individuals requiring compact, travel-friendly calibration

Datacolor Spyder 2024 – Specifications

General

• USB Connection: Integrated USB-C Cable
• Max Luminance: ~750 nits
• Backlight Types: Wide LED, Standard LED, General (Wide and Standard CCFL), GB LED, OLED, Mini LED
• Gamma Curve Settings: 5
• Whitepoint Settings: 5
• Brightness Settings: 60, 80, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 250, Do Not Adjust, Room-Light Adjustment
• Display Analysis / MQA: Limited
• Number of Displays Supported: Intended for 1, Can Calibrate Multiple Connected Displays
• Supported Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
• System Requirements:
  • Windows 10 (32-/64-Bit) and Windows 11
  • macOS 10.14 to 14
  • Monitor Resolution 1280 x 768 or Greater
  • 16-Bit Video Card (24-Bit Recommended)
  • 1 GB RAM, 500 MB Disk Space
  • Internet Connection for Software Download & Activation

Inputs / Outputs

• USB I/O: 1 x USB-C Integrated Male Input/Output

Power

• Power Source: USB (Built-In)
• DC Input Power: 5 VDC
• Operating Current: 100 mA

Environmental

• Certifications: CSA, C-Tick, CE
• Operating Temperature: 41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C
• Operating Humidity: 80%

Physical

• Color: White
• Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 1.75" / 7.6 x 7.6 x 4.45 cm
• Weight: 0.32 lb / 0.15 kg