Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra

• Next generation monitor calibration for most HDR-capable high-brightness monitors, computer-connected TVs and projectors
• Ideal for both photo and video content creators with multis monitor support and remastered software for concise UI
• Expanded sensor capabilities cater for HDR monitors and screens between 750-2,000 cd/m2 (2000 nit) brightness
• Advanced tools check the quality of your displays so you never reproduce poor and inaccurate colour in your work
• Multiple options for intermediate and advanced users with a host of controls suitable for every calibration requirement

Key Features

• Ideal for both photo and video, digital design, content creation and HDR content production and consumers with high brightness monitor/advanced calibration needs (between 750-2,000 cd/m2)
• Adaptable X2 sensor ensures precision calibration for high-brightness monitors
• Ensures ongoing functionality with future HDR/high-brightness monitor advances
• More concise user interface (UI) experience thanks to remastered software
• Native USB-C connection and you also receive a USB-A adaptor for added convenience
• Ultimate colour control capabilities (High Brightness Workflow; Video and Cinema Targets (Rec. 709, Rec.2020); Advanced Display Mapping & Analysis; unlimited calibration settings; Soft Proofing; Studio Match for multiple monitor calibration
• Advanced Display Mapping and Analysis offers you a better understanding of the colour, brightness, contrast, gamut, tone response and white point of your monitors. You can also check screen brightness, colour uniformity and display colour accuracy
• Unlimited Calibration Settings starting with industry-standard presets, you can customize settings to meet all your calibration needs, including fully customisable gamma curves, white point and brightness settings
• Soft Proofing lets you simulate other displays and devices on your calibrated screen. For printers, you can see how prints will look for a specific printer model, paper and ink, and upload ICC printer profiles
• Studio Match provides simultaneous side-by-side calibration for multiple computers/displays. Ensures consistent and accurate colour reproduction across multiple connected monitors regardless of monitor type

Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra Summary

With an updated 2023 feature-set, the Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra is made for intermediate to advanced photographers, videographers, designers, content creatorsand HDRcontent producers with high brightness monitors (more than 750 cd/m2). These users tend to have more advanced  needs and may run multiple displays on one or more computers.

The updated Spyder X2 Ultra from industry experts , is also ideal for tethered shooting both in the studio and on-location outdoors, where bright monitors are essential. This updated 2023 model benefits from a refreshed UI and expanded X2 sensor capabilities, which allows for enhanced colour and brightness range calibration, more suited to HDR and high-brightness screens, up to 2000 nits.

Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra in More Detail

Step into a world of extraordinary precision and colour accuracy with the Spyder X2 Ultra. Designed for photographers, videographers, digital designers, content creators and HDR enthusiasts, this advanced calibration device is made to elevate your craft and unleash the full potential of your high brightness monitors and screens.

With its unparalleled capabilities, the Spyder X2 Ultra is the ultimate choice for those with intermediate to advanced skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring creative, this device empowers you to take your work to new heights, ensuring that every detail and nuance is faithfully reproduced with stunning accuracy.

Ideal for a wide range of applications, the Spyder X2 Ultra is your perfect companion in the studio or on location. Whether you’re engaging in tethered shooting, capturing breathtaking landscapes, or conducting outdoor shootswhere bright monitors are essential, this device is purpose-built to meet the demands of the most discerning professional creators.

With support for high brightness monitors, advanced calibration needs and the ability to handle multiple displays across one or more computers, the Spyder X2 Ultra offers unrivalled flexibility and versatility. No matter the complexity of your setup, this calibration device ensures that every monitor in your workflow delivers consistent, true-to-life colours, providing you with the confidence to bring your creative vision to life.

Say goodbye to guesswork and tedious trial-and-error adjustments, with its advanced features and user-friendly interface, calibrating your displays becomes a seamless and effortless process, allowing you to focus on what truly matters, your creativity and passion. The Spyder X2 Ultra allows you to experience the true potential of HDR content production and consumption. From vibrant outdoor portraiture to meticulous studio work, this device empowers you to push the boundaries of your craft and create visuals that leave a lasting impact.

Comprehensive high-brightness monitor support

The device works across all sorts of monitors from 750 cd/m2 brightness to a maximum luminance of 2000nits or cd/m2. You can calibrate All-in-ones, Industry Standard Laptops, Desktops, Projectors and Most HDR Displays. You can also calibrate multiple  – for 3+ displays using one computer, your video card must have 3 or more LUTs (Look Up Tables). If your screens are lower brightness, the  is the perfect alternative which works with monitors up to 750 cd/m2.

System requirements

• Win 10 32/64, Win 11
• Mac OS X 10.10 – 13.0
• Monitor resolution 1280×768 or greater, 16-bit video card (24-bit recommended), 1GB of available RAM, 500MB of available hard disk
• Internet connection for software download

What’s in the Box

• Spyder X2 colorimeter
• USB-C to USB-A Adapter
• Welcome card with link to software download and warranty information
• Unique serial number to activate software
• Link to on-line demonstrations, user guide, videos and support