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Datacolor Spyder5PRO – Designed for Serious Photographers and Designers (S5P100)

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  • Advanced color accuracy solution for all of your laptop and desktop displays - See, share and print your images just as you intended with confidence. Fast and easy, full calibration takes only about five minutes to ensure color accuracy; Profiles : RGB Monitor
  • Room light monitoring determines optimal monitor brightness so you see fine shadow detail and highlights in your photos, ensuring your edited images match your prints.
  • “Before and After” evaluation of your calibration results using your own photographs, to focus on details that are important to you. "Please make sure that there is no direct light falling on your display as this could have an adverse effect on your calibration"
  • Display Analysis feature lets you evaluate and compare the performance of all of your laptop and desktop monitors. In less than five minutes, Spyder5PRO calibrates your monitor to ensure color accuracy and consistency. Not only will photo editing be easier, you will spend less time in the “print-edit-print” cycle and waste less ink and paper.
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Why Calibrate Your Monitor

Most monitors come out of the box with the brightness set too high and with oversaturated colors – plus they degrade over time. Your display is the window into your digital image, you need to be able to trust it. Spyder5 calibrates your display to an industry color reference standard to ensure your colors are accurate for better print matching. Your image editing will be easier and faster, you’ll spend less time in the 'print-edit-print' cycle, and you’ll waste less ink and paper.

Top 5 Reasons to Calibrate Your Display

  • Monitors display colors differently.
  • People see colors differently.
  • Prints don’t match your monitor.
  • Image colors are not true to life.
  • Save time and money.

Room Light Monitoring

Spyder5PRO has an integrated room light sensor that continually measures your unique lighting conditions and alerts you if there's been a change among three ambient light levels. Then you can choose to either modify your calibration settings or adjust your room lighting to assure optimal color accuracy.

True Color in A Flash

Spyder5PRO creates a unique color profile for each of your monitors and adjusts their brightness level based on your room lighting. Say goodbye to time wasted on manually correcting your monitor’s preset settings without success. Now you can see the true colors of your photographs, both on screen and in print. Skin tones will be accurate and the blue sky you shot is going to look blue – not cyan.

Tomorrow's Technology

Next generation Spyder technology comes with a colorimeter that's compact, portable and protected. It includes a dual purpose lens cap and counterweight, and guarantees improved tonal response with the industry's only patented 7-detector optical engine.

Fast & Easy

Spyder5PRO software is extremely easy to use and offers a simple step by step wizard plus advanced options for the serious photographer. There is no need to learn color management theory because the new interactive help provides simple to understand explanations for every step and term. The software guides you through the calibration process so you can move quickly on to view, edit, and print your photos with color confidence.

Personalized ‘Before And After’ With Spyderproof

See the nuances that matter most with a 'Before and After' evaluation of your calibration results using your own image, or a professional Datacolor composite image. SpyderProof gives you confidence that your monitors achieve precise color accuracy.

Display Analysis

It's important to know the characteristics of your display when doing color-reliable work. Get to know how your monitors perform with the Display Analysis feature, which allows you to compare the color, brightness, contrast, gamut, tone response and white point across all of your laptop and desktop monitors.


System Requirements
  • Windows 7 32/64, Windows 8.0, 8.1 32/64, 10 32/64
  • Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10
  • Monitor resolution 1280x768 or greater, 16-bit video card (24 bit recommended), 1GB of available RAM, 500 MB of available hard disk.
  • Internet connection for software download.
  • USB port

What You Get

  • Spyder5 Colorimeter
  • Welcome Card with software download link and warranty registration.
  • Software Serial Number
  • Reusable storage box
Spyder5 Express Spyder5 PRO Spyder5 Elite
Spyder5EXPRESS Spyder5PRO Spyder5ELITE
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Designed For Hobbyist photographers seeking a simple monitor color calibration solution Serious photographers and designers seeking a full-featured and advanced color accuracy solution Professional photographers, studios, and calibration perfectionists seeking ultimate control of their color workflow
Hardware Calibration Device Spyder5 Colorimeter Spyder5 Colorimeter Spyder5 Colorimeter
Software 4 Step Process & Interactive help Wizard, Interactive Help, Advanced Features Wizard, Interactive Help, Expert Console, Suite of Expert Features
Calibration Settings Fixed (2) 16 Choices Unlimited choices, user-defined, and Rec.709 for videography
Multiple Monitor Support Laptops & Desktop Monitors Laptops & Desktop Monitors Laptops, Desktop Monitors, Front Projectors & Studio Match Assistant
Before & After Calibration Evaluation Standard Datacolor Image Standard Datacolor Image & Imported User Images Standard Datacolor Image & Imported User Images (Full Screen Mode)
Room Light Monitoring None 3 Ambient Light Settings 5 Ambient Light Settings
Fast Recalibration Option None Yes Yes
Display Analysis None Basic Advanced including Screen Uniformity

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Product Description

Advanced color accuracy solution, with room lighting settings for optimal monitor brightness, to help you get true colors on screen and in print. Advanced-featured, interactive calibration for laptop and desktop monitors.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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1,564 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, value, and hardware of the screen protector. For example, they mention it's easy to set up, and worth every penny. Some are happy with performance. That said, opinions are mixed on color, and calibration.

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129 customers mention121 positive8 negative

Customers find the Datacolor Spyder5 Pro easy to set up and use. They say it's simple and straightforward. The installation and activation process is highly automated and easy to follow. Customers also say the screen gives detailed instructions on how to calibrate your monitor.

"...Now on to dispcalGUI & Argyll... The dispcalGUI app isn't difficult, but neither did I find it intuitive...." Read more

"...Both the hardware and the software are easy to install and use...." Read more

"...The software installation and activation process is highly automated and easy to follow, and the calibration process is virtually hands-free...." Read more

"...The hardware included and setup is easy to follow and results are ony a few minutes...." Read more

109 customers mention85 positive24 negative

Customers like the performance of the screen protector. They say it works well, is easy to set up, and produces excellent results. Some customers mention that the hardware seems to work fantastically, while the bundled software kinda stinks. However, most find the basic models work just great if all they are doing is calibrating their monitor. Some say the software is usable, but there are a couple places where it's unclear. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and find it to be a very useful tool.

"...The basic models work just great, if all you are doing is calibrating your monitor, and only have and use one monitor on you computer...." Read more

"...It was quick and more importantly very EFFECTIVE! I have been using it for a couple of months and my prints have improved drastically...." Read more

"It works great both with Datacolor software and displayCAL.Its long cable make it easier to use when your desktop pc is on the ground...." Read more

"...in this environment, which was frustrating, and the ambient light meter doesn't seem to work...." Read more

51 customers mention46 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the screen protector. They mention that it is a bit pricey, but totally worth it, and worth every penny. Some say that the product is easy to use and highly recommended. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Calibration takes a lot longer, but it is totally worth it!..." Read more

"...The price was under market value, and it was shipped overnight too!! That is some seriously excellent customer service!! 5 BIG STARS!..." Read more

"...Definetly worth the money!" Read more

"...The calibration took about 5 minutes and the time was well worth every second...." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the hardware of the screen protector. They mention it's a great piece of equipment, good for the price, and an easy-to-use interface. Some say the colorimeter is a good tool and one of the best hardware upgrades you can make. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...for the last 7 or so years, and can tell you that it's one of the best hardware upgrades that you can do, if you are a serious photographer, and..." Read more

"...This colorimeter is really good for the hardware, and the price. HOWEVER, if you are a Windows user, be prepared to fight a bit with the software...." Read more

"Great device, but as mentioned by many others THE SOFTWARE THAT COMES WITH IT IS GARBAGE. Install something like DisplayCal and all will be right." Read more

"...Very good calibrator, big improvement over previous models." Read more

110 customers mention67 positive43 negative

Customers are mixed about the color of the screen protector. Some mention that the colors came out well, while others say that they did not match an original image.

"...This time, however, it allowed me to set the color temp (it didn't the first time) and this time the results seemed good to me...." Read more

"...As for the results of the calibration, it makes the screen a bit darker/warmer, especially if you accept a suggested lower White Point target after..." Read more

"...The colors, tint,contrast adjustments were vibrant. Repeating the entire process again proved the new software kept my display looking great...." Read more

"...The Mac screen now seems a touch warm, but the whites and gray look nice and natural, so the slight warmth is probably in my test photos that had..." Read more

76 customers mention51 positive25 negative

Customers are mixed about the calibration of the screen protector. Some mention that it does an excellent job, while others say that it's not impressed. They also mention that the calibration will be different on different monitors and that it takes a lot longer to calibrate.

"...is highly automated and easy to follow, and the calibration process is virtually hands-free...." Read more

"...Long story short, I now have two perfectly calibrated displays, and no loader issues! DisplayCAL really filled the gap left by their tools...." Read more

"...Other than that, my only complaint is that it's SLOW, taking 2 hours+ at default settings...." Read more

"...It uses far more data to calibrate, plus it opened the Linux door so I could use it on my Linux OS machines...." Read more

14 customers mention6 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the screen protector. Some mention it's simple, easy to use, and reliable, while others say it'll reset every few weeks and look horrible in quality.

"...they were "calibrated" and looked the same, they looked horrible in quality and did not match an original image shared to my smugmug..." Read more

"...I gave this two stars, since it looks like a nice and well constructed unit (you have to download the software), and came in a nice, compact and..." Read more

"...As beginners calibrator, I think Not bad quality calibrator product.I'm satisfied." Read more

"...option for more customization but for the stock options, it's pretty reliable" Read more

24 customers mention4 positive20 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the software that comes with their screen protector. They say it's inaccurate, has glitches, and needs a bit of work. Some customers also mention that the software has miscommunication with Windows 10.

"...DisplayCAL really filled the gap left by their tools. The software is quite complex, and takes a little reading and tinkering (and patience) to get..." Read more

"...The Spyder5 software is not very nice, so I switched to DisplayCal's free software which proved to be a massive improvement...." Read more

"...One star off for the software being a bit clunky. It's usable, but there are a couple places where its unclear what is expected...." Read more

"...Perhaps it because it kept crashing during program?..." Read more

Good product !! working well with Apple laptop and Mac pro.
4 Stars
Good product !! working well with Apple laptop and Mac pro.
It's first time for me to use a calibrator. My computer environments are belowHome : LG 27 (IPS) + 2 Dell U2415 connected with MacBook proWork : U2415H + U2415 + old 19inch dell monitor connected with Mac Pro.Main reason was i realized all displays show different color for a identical image. Even colors from identical monitor model, two U2415s,are slightly different. I am not sure it's a fault from Dell or monitor itself. Anyway, it was little annoying to handle some works forcolor-related stuff.I spent around 5mins to calibrate a monitor for each. There are some pics after the calibration. The color is much better than before!! In speical two U2415 dell monitor shows totally same color (it might not be 100% but in my eyes its 99.999% :) )I am so satisfied with a Spyder5 Pro calibrator. I am not sure how often i need to calibrate my 6 monitors. But a software recommends every month. I am not gonna do that every month. :) might be every six months?Please see the photos for a product and three images from different monitors.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spyder 5 Pro and limitations
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spyder 5 Pro and limitations
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2018
The reason I bought the Spyder 5 Pro, it was a Black Friday deal at £87.75 and was cheaper than the basic unit on the day.

So what is it like..... The puck itself is very solid and I like how the sensor cap acts as a counter weight. Construction wise I can't fault it at all. As a calibration tool it's brilliant. After using this on 3 different monitor I can say with all honesty this is a brilliant calibration puck, It does exactly what its supposed to and I recommend this to anyone looking.
Buy the basic model only as they are all the same. its the extra bits in software your paying for.. More on this aspect further on....

I loaded the software which you have to download from the website and enter serial number which is inside the box.
Once downloaded you click install and away you go. pretty simple really.
Then it stays simple.. I use a BenQ PD2700Q monitor in Srgb mode powered by a Quadro P400 10bit card.
So I set up for calibration, Did room ambient light test and then hung it on the monitor. You will need to tilt monitor back as far as you can go to get the puck to lay flat on the screen. So after a bit of settings changes ie Colour temp. I hit calibrate. Screen flashes a while then does a few tests of colour swatches then told me to reduce my Brightness to match a figure on a bar that pops up on screen. So I dropped to 28% brightness and to all intense and purposes and 20 minutes later that was it. Calibrated.
Now I have the Pro version of the software and to be honest I was not impressed. I wonder what the basic software is like.
So maybe I won the monitor lottery and my BenQ was almost perfect with factory calibration. maybe, but I had this feeling so I went online and did a search for calibrate my monitor etc.

Pretty much every search I looked at said the same, Software is adequate but not ideal, Puck is brilliant. Which matches what reviews on Amazon say. So I downloaded Display Cal as this is recommended both on Amazon reviews and the internet reviews as The calibration software to use.

So I did and what a difference its made. My gamma level was changed to 2 from 2.2
It then proceeded to run a huge amount of tests of colour swatches. Recalibrated profile on the fly as it made more tests and improved whatever it was improving. ( Im not a techie ) So after 57 minutes.. You read right 57 minutes of calibration I was done. The difference is huge and I'm looking at a screen that feels reborn.
Screen shots are from display cal
My monitor displays 105% of Srgb 80% of Adobe as factory spec.

In conclusion. Buy the basic Spyder 5 it is brilliant, Get Display Cal and use that, Also give them 20 euros donation its worth every cent.
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Pietro
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo!!
Reviewed in Italy on December 7, 2018
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Ed P
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money...excellent product!
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2016