ASUS ProArt Calibration vs Datacolor Spyder

ASUS ProArt Calibration is free software for calibrating compatible ProArt displays in SDR and HDR modes. It lets users adjust brightness, color gamut, color temperature, and other parameters. Depending on the monitor model, calibration can be scheduled with an external calibrator or a built-in motorized colorimeter. ASUS lists sRGB, Adobe RGB, DCI-P3, Rec. 709, and Rec.2020 among the color spaces supported by ProArt Displays. Color parameter profiles can be stored on the monitor’s internal scaler IC chip, allowing them to be used with devices running different operating systems or applications. The software works with macOS and Windows. Named third-party calibrators include X-Rite, Datacolor, and Klein models. ProArt displays also work with Calman and Light Illusion ColourSpace CMS professional hardware calibration software, which is sold separately. Displays with a built-in colorimeter can self-calibrate on a schedule through OSD settings without additional software. ASUS notes that features and profile availability vary by monitor model. Download instructions direct users to select a monitor model in the Download Center, then choose an operating system under Driver & Utility.

Datacolor Spyder is a paid display-calibration product for professional photographers and advanced photo editing. Its hardware sensor connects through USB-C, with a USB-A adapter included, while software calibrates LCD, mini-LED, OLED and QD-OLED monitors, including Apple XDR and Liquid Retina displays. Room Light Monitoring measures the room’s light and can warn when recalibration is needed or adjust profiles automatically according to the light level. DevicePreview shows how photos may appear on mobile devices while they remain on the calibrated monitor. A full-screen comparison shows the display before and after calibration, with 11 brightness settings. The comparison table lists unlimited supported displays, subject to computer capability. Spyder supports Windows 10 or 11 and macOS 10.14 through macOS 26, and requires internet access for downloading and activating the software. It calibrates monitors only, not phones or tablets. The listed price is $169 as a one-time purchase.