Spyder4 Calibration Tool - Pro or Express?

[Genoma]

So considering one of these as I borrowed an older model from a friend and was happy with the results. The difference between the pro and the express is around £56. Looking at the datasheet here the main thing apart from a few bells and whistles seems the ability to calibrate a HDTV, but most importantly multiple monitors on the Pro.

I'm wondering if this is true, since I remember the Spyder I used simply created an ICC profile which you could associate via windows to the monitor manually (I dumped the spyder software that did this on boot) so surely I can just calibrate each monitor and use the generated ICC profile for each one instead?

Anyone had any experience with each of these? Any alternatives?

 

[a1ex2001]

You can do exactly what you say and calibrate multiple monitors with the cheaper version. I believe the Pro also has more customisable software giving you more control but for a basic colour fix I've found my express 3 adequate.

 

[Genoma]

Brilliant thanks!

 

[Hyburnate]

Pro looks at the ambient lighting. If you're on a personal level go for Express if on a pro level go for Pro. To calibrate second monitor you'll need to disconnect primary and do the calibration