X-Rite i1 Basic Pro 3

X-Rite i1Basic Pro 3 – HW-XRTEOBAS

The X-Rite i1Basic Pro 3 (HW-XRTEOBAS) is a professional-grade color management solution designed for imaging professionals who depend on precise, repeatable color for displays, projectors, and visual evaluation workflows.

Built on the next-generation i1Pro 3 spectrophotometer, this solution delivers faster measurements, improved accuracy, and enhanced reliability over previous models. It is ideal for photographers, designers, prepress teams, and production environments that require consistent color across multiple displays while verifying print and soft proof quality.

The i1Basic Pro 3 supports calibration and profiling of up to four displays connected to a single workstation, as well as unlimited displays across multiple systems. With built-in Quality Assurance tools and spot color measurement capabilities, it provides a strong foundation for professional color-managed environments and offers a clear upgrade path to full printer and camera profiling when needed.

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Why Choose X-Rite i1Basic Pro 3

• Industry-standard spectrophotometer for display and projector profiling
• Measures M0, M1, and M2 conditions simultaneously in a single pass
• Supports modern high-brightness displays up to 5,000 nits
• Ensures consistent color across multi-display workstations
• Built-in QA tools for verifying monitor and print quality
• Easy upgrade path to i1Publish software for full printer profiling

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Applications

• Monitor and display calibration
• Projector profiling for presentation and production environments
• Soft proof verification and visual evaluation
• Spot color capture and management
• Prepress and graphic design workflows
• Photography and imaging studios

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Key Features

• i1Pro 3 spectrophotometer with full-spectrum LED light source
• Single-pass measurement of M0, M1, and M2 conditions
• Improved accuracy over i1Pro 2 with smaller patch reading
• Real-time user feedback and self-check calibration tools
• i1Profiler software with basic and advanced modes
• Presets for video workflows including Rec. 709, Rec. 2020, and DCI-P3
• XRGA support for improved ISO standard compliance
• Compatible with i1iO Generation 3 automated scanning table

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What’s Included

• i1Pro 3 spectrophotometer
• Calibration plate
• Ambient light measurement head
• Monitor holder
• Positioning target
• Scanning ruler
• Backup board
• USB cable
• i1Profiler v3.x software for monitors and projectors
• PANTONE Color Manager software
• Soft-sided carrying case
• Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

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Technical Specifications

Measurement and Performance

• Measurement aperture: 4.5 mm diameter
• Measurement geometry: 45°/0° ring illumination
• Measurement conditions: M0, M1, M2
• Measurement frequency: Up to 400 measurements per second
• Spectral range: 380 to 730 nm
• Inter-instrument agreement: Avg 0.3 dE00
• Short-term repeatability: 0.05 dE00 on white

Physical Specifications

• Device dimensions: 6.4 x 2.7 x 2.5 inches
• Device weight: 0.63 lb

System Requirements

• Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
• macOS 10.11 through 10.15
• Minimum memory: 2 GB
• Display resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher
• USB powered connection

Environmental

• Operating temperature: 50°F to 95°F
• Storage temperature: -4°F to 122°F
• Humidity: 30% to 85% RH non-condensing

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Compatibility

• Monitors and displays including wide-gamut and HDR panels
• Projectors
• Supported by many third-party RIP and color applications
• Upgradeable to i1Publish software for RGB and CMYK printer profiling

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Ideal For

• Graphic designers and creative studios
• Photographers and imaging professionals
• Prepress and proofing departments
• Video production environments
• Organizations standardizing color across multiple displays

Build a Reliable Color Foundation

The X-Rite i1Basic Pro 3 delivers the accuracy and consistency professionals need for display-based color workflows, with flexibility to grow into full production profiling.

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