Datacolor Spyder vs NEC SpectraView II
Datacolor Spyder
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NEC SpectraView II
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| Figure | Datacolor Spyder | NEC SpectraView II |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Display Calibration Software | 7.8 (#7) | 7.5 (#13) |
| Purpose | Datacolor Spyder uses a hardware sensor and software to calibrate display color for photo editing. | SpectraView II is a display calibration and profiling solution for professional color-accurate applications. |
Plans
NEC SpectraView II
- Display Calibration Software (download)$89, paid once
- Professional Display Calibration Bundle$344, paid once
In their own words
Datacolor Spyder
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.
NEC SpectraView II
NEC SpectraView II has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.