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Portable Spectrophotometer for Color Measurement on the Go

Datacolor’s color spectrophotometer helps you achieve accurate color measurement with portable convenience.

Handheld ColorReader Spectro product.

Portable Spectrophotometers

ColorReader Spectro for Accurate Handheld Color Matching

Designed for color matching needs in retail paint and hardware stores.

The Datacolor ColorReader Spectro is an affordable, handheld, Bluetooth-enabled device that can easily and accurately match color.

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Obtain Accuracy and Convenience with a Portable Spectrophotometer

Get accurate color measurement wherever your samples are.

Digitally capture color with portable color spectrophotometers designed for high accuracy and maximum convenience. Measure and check color on the go, simplify your workflows, and reduce inefficiencies.

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Greater Accessibility

Can’t bring the sample to you because of location or size? Confidently measure unique samples anywhere and perform on the spot quality checks with this handheld color spectrophotometer

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Precision Performance

Capture the spectral data of color with the click of a button, communicate easily with bluetooth connection, and simplify workflow with bi-directional data exchange.

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Consistency Across Supply Chain

Produce color consistently with high inter instrument agreement (IIA) with Datacolor benchtop instruments.

Explore and Compare Portable Spectrophotometers

Browse our portable spectrophotometer to find the tool that best suits your needs. 
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Accessories for all your application needs
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Datacolor 45IR: Handheld Fraud Detection Solution

The handheld Datacolor 45IR spectrophotometer measures the color of security inks and stops banknote fraud in its tracks.
Color and Gloss: 45 Family product.*

Color and Gloss: 45 Family

Designed for inspection and control of total color appearance for the manufacturers of retail hardgoods, automotive components, large appliances, consumer electronics and more.

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Datacolor 20D: Accurate Color Matching for Paint & Hardware Stores

Datacolor 20D is an easy-to-use, handheld color spectrophotometer that measures color accurately on a wide variety of sample shapes and sizes for the retail paint and hardware stores.
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Check 3

Designed for accuracy and portability, the Datacolor Check 3 handheld color spectrophotometer delivers high precision color measurement results
Handheld ColorReader Spectro product.

ColorReader Spectro for Accurate Handheld Color Matching

A handheld Bluetooth-enabled device that can easily and accurately match color.
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“With this product, Audi can precisely measure and control color and gloss in a single convenient operation. The design and measuring technologies guarantee consistent results even with measurements over longer periods.”

Stefan Hauck

Interior Material Development and Outdoor Weathering | Audi

Customer Stories

Customers Use our Portable Spectrophotometers to Ensure Quality

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AUDI ensures consistency in color and gloss with a single operation

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Deliver Accurate Color Data Anywhere

Portable color control for wherever you need it.

On the manufacturing floor or at your customer’s site? When you can’t get the sample to your lab or workbench, count on the Datacolor Portable Spectrophotometers for color matching to provide accurate color data.

Many portable spectrophotometers provide similar levels of accuracy and laboratory-grade capabilities as benchtop instruments, but with the added benefit of mobility. This is especially useful for quality control during production or ensuring color coordination across product lines.

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Get color accuracy with our portable spectrophotometers for color matching. Talk to a color expert today to find the right portable devices for your business.

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