First colorimeter approved for use with Apple’s built-in display calibration system, bringing professional-grade precision to creative professionals for £309 / €339
May 21st, North White Plains, NY and Birmingham, UK:
Calibrite, the leader in colour management solutions trusted by photographers, filmmakers, and colourists worldwide, announced today that the Calibrite Display Plus HL has received Apple approval for use with Apple’s built-in display calibration system.
It is the first colorimeter to achieve this distinction.
The approval enables hardware-level calibration for Apple Studio Display, Studio Display XDR, Pro Display XDR, and supported MacBook Pro models, working natively within Apple’s macOS calibration workflow.
Calibration Written to the Display, Not Layered on Top
Unlike profile-based adjustment, Apple’s display calibration system writes settings directly to the display, refining white point, luminance, and colour accuracy at the source. A single calibration session updates every reference mode simultaneously, delivering consistent, reliable colour across the full brightness range, from SDR to HDR content up to 2,000 nits peak brightness.
Until now, this level of hardware-level precision required professional spectroradiometers designed for dedicated colour facilities; instruments priced well beyond the reach of most working creatives. At £309, Calibrite Display Plus HL changes that.
“This is a genuinely exciting moment for us at Calibrite. Calibrite Display Plus HL is now Apple Approved for hardware-level display calibration, working natively within Apple’s built-in macOS workflow across the full range of supported Apple displays. Until now, that level of precision required professional instruments priced for dedicated colour facilities. At under £400 / €400, Calibrite Display Plus HL brings it within reach of every serious creator on Apple hardware. For anyone serious about colour on Apple hardware, this changes what’s possible, and what’s affordable.”
Stefan Zrenner,
General Manager of Calibrite
Built for Apple’s Evolving Colour Standards
Calibrite Display Plus HL is designed to work with Apple’s latest colour technologies, including Apple CMF 2026, Apple’s next-generation Colour Matching Function that advances beyond the dated CIE 1931 standard, ensuring accurate and dependable results as display technology continues to evolve.
For professionals who require a comprehensive colour management workflow, Calibrite Display Plus HL works alongside Calibrite PROFILER software for ICC profiling, validation, and reporting, providing a complete end-to-end solution.
Availability
Calibrite Display Plus HL is available at £309 / 339 € RRP through authorised retailers and calibrite.com.
Supported displays include:
- Apple Studio Display (2022 and 2026)
- Apple Studio Display XDR
- Apple Pro Display XDR
- Supported MacBook Pro models (M1-M5 Pro/Max and later)