CONCLUSION

   The Datacolor Spyder5 Elite already was one of the best display calibrators in its class so even though there’s always room for improvement i didn’t expect it would be this soon (remember the Spyder X was released last year) which is also why i didn’t know that the Spyder X even existed until a few months back. Now from my results it’s clear that the Spyder X reads and produces different numbers compared to the Spyder 5 (especially in the uniformity section) and even though I can’t know which of these two actually reads more accurately I trust Datacolor so from this point forward I’ll be using the Spyder X Elite for my monitor reviews (I’ve already started re-testing all the monitors I have access to – including the AOC AG352UCG as you can see in the software section) in order to provide even more reliable reviews.

   If you require the extra features then the Spyder X Elite Advanced Monitor Calibrator by Datacolor currently retails for USD269 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 216Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de). However, if you mainly just need the calibration part then you could save a bit by getting the lower-cost Spyder X Pro model (USD228.88/155Euros). Bottom line Datacolor has done it again, this time by producing an even more accurate and fast monitor calibrator which is definitely worth our Golden Award.

PROS

- Compact Size
- Build Quality
- Lens Based Color Engine
- Unlimited Color Temperature & Gamma Choices
- Available Features (Recalibrating/1 Click Calibration/Enhanced StudioMatch/5 Levels Of Ambient Light Adjustment/Projector Calibration/SoftProof/SpyderProof/StudioMatch/Display Analysis)
- Easy To Use
- Price (Pro)

CONS

- Price (Elite)