X-Rite
X-Rite i1Studio Spectrophotometer
Best all-in-one solution for professional photographers and print designers.
This all-in-one spectrophotometer elevates your color-managed workflow with exceptional accuracy and consistency. It enables precise calibration and profiling for a wide array of devices, including monitors, projectors, scanners, and printers. Featuring intelligent profiling technology and glare correction, it ensures optimal display accuracy. The included software and camera calibration tools simplify creating custom camera profiles and setting white balance for a streamlined editing process. It also supports advanced printer profiling for both color and black and white prints, ensuring faithful reproduction from screen to print.
$489.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
14
/ 78
#14 in Light Meters
Price vs Category Average
-55%
Below average
Weight
621.0
/ grams
Who it's for
- Photographers managing end-to-end color workflows
- Print enthusiasts requiring precise custom ICC profiles
- Beginners needing guided, user-friendly calibration tools
Who should skip it
- High-volume professionals needing automated printer profiling
- Budget-conscious hobbyists only needing basic monitor adjustments
- Advanced users requiring deep, professional-tier software customization
Performance breakdown
Color Accuracy
Professional-grade precision ensures your digital output matches reality perfectly.
Profiling Versatility
Handles monitors, projectors, and printers with equal technical proficiency.
Workflow Efficiency
Rapid printer profiling saves significant time during high-volume print sessions.
Software Integration
Comprehensive tools simplify complex calibration tasks for a streamlined experience.
Portability
Compact design makes it easy to calibrate across multiple studio locations.
Display Correction
Advanced glare correction maintains consistent color accuracy in challenging lighting.
Key Specs
Weight
621.0 grams
Power Source Type
USB Powered
Mounting Options
Handheld
Measurement Type
Ambient
Spectral Response
Visible Light
Package Weight
1.37 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.05 x 6.05 x 3.25 inches
Know before you buy
Yes, the i1Studio is an all-in-one solution designed to profile monitors, projectors, scanners, and printers. It ensures your screen colors match your final print output.
No, the i1Studio is powered directly through your computer's USB port, making it highly portable for use in different studio or field locations.
Flare Correct measures and adjusts your display profile to account for light reflecting off the screen surface. This ensures your color accuracy remains consistent even in environments with ambient glare.
Yes, the i1Studio includes specific support for black and white printer profiling, helping you achieve neutral tones and smooth gradients in your monochrome prints.
The device features superfast printer profiling technology that can generate a custom profile in under one minute, significantly speeding up your color management workflow.
Yes, the package includes camera calibration software and a target, allowing you to create custom camera profiles and set accurate white balance for your raw files.
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