
The diffuser also serves the purpose of a stand, if required, for example when measuring on a projector screen.


When you slide the device around in its housing you see the optics used for measuring colors on the display. The X-rite’s front diffuser, which is used when measuring ambient light conditions, and not directly on the screen, sits at one end of the device. We would have preferred a even longer cable, but as long as you are using it for a PC monitor it is fine. Even though the USB cable might seem quite long at first, we found it slightly too short for TV calibration. The counterweight makes sure that the sensor stays on the screen without a suction cup. The USB cable has a small counterweight element. The oblong sensor’s optical element is hidden behind a small white plastic diffuser cap that you see at the top. Subscribe to our Newsletter, RSS, Facebook or twitter to receive notice when new reviews are online.įirst impressionsIn the box we found: the sensor, the installation CD and a short manual. We already own several other calibration devices here at Flatpanels, so how good is the Colormunki Display? X-Rite makes several different measuring instruments used for calibrating, and the ColorMunki is one of its cheapest, whereas i1Display is a range of more advanced devices.
Colormunki display advanced calibration software#
So, we have gotten our hands on the inexpensive X-Rite Colormunki Display device, which has become popular due to its fairly good accuracy and support for third party software such as HCFR. It has been a while since we last time looked at calibration hardware - whether it is for your desktop monitor, laptop or TV.

Introduction - First impressions - Setup and use - Thrid-party software- Conclusion - Debate
