Calibrite colourchecker display pro VS Calibrite display pro HL?

[Glen.W]

Hi everyone

I'm looking at getting a new colourimeter, and i'm looking at these two, i've heard conflicting stuff elsewhere about which is the better choice and almost forgot about this site because i haven't used it for a good while

I was the using the i1 display studio with the matching software that seems to be out of date now as the combination just seems to not work anymore

I have heard that the newer HL version is not good for lower luminance, and for my uses the high luminance of the HL wouldn't be suitable but i just don't trust the rabbit hole on the internet out there as it's not even possible to find any decent youtube video with basic instructions on how to calibrate a moniter (which is incredible) - this is the only place i have been able to find anything of value

I'm using windows 11, and the Gigabyte M32Q moniter, and i will only calibrate for photo's not video's or any type of HDR photo's

I found what seems like a good deal here with a ccc mini (which i don't have)

What would you recommend i get and what software?

 

 

 

 

[Damien Symonds]

To confirm, this is the screen you have?  https://www.gigabyte.com/Monitor/M32Q/sp

[Glen.W]

36 minutes ago, Damien Symonds said:

To confirm, this is the screen you have?  https://www.gigabyte.com/Monitor/M32Q/sp

Yes thats the one

[Damien Symonds]

Then yes, I definitely agree with you.  I can't see any benefit in getting the HL.

[Glen.W]

17 hours ago, Damien Symonds said:

Then yes, I definitely agree with you.  I can't see any benefit in getting the HL.

I am also looking at this one maybe in the future, woulkd it make any difference?

 

[Damien Symonds]

We're fans of Dells here.  I'm sure you'd like that monitor.  But no, I can't see it making a difference to your choice of calibrator.

[Glen.W]

On 8/7/2025 at 10:41 AM, Damien Symonds said:

We're fans of Dells here.  I'm sure you'd like that monitor.  But no, I can't see it making a difference to your choice of calibrator.

They have run out of stock and i'm noticing that there isn't many options left

Why are they so scarce? i have no idea what to go for now