Name: Variable Spectro 3 Spectrophotometer
Brand: Variable
Price: 799.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Variable Spectro 3

Small and Compact

Spectro 3 is a compact, affordable tool built for real-world applications. It accurately measures and communicates color at the professional and industrial level. App-compatible and cloud-backed, Spectro 3 uses patented and patent-pending technology to deliver convenient, efficient, and exact color matching.

Accessible

The market is used to shelling out thousands of dollars to purchase and maintain bulky spectrophotometers. Now you can achieve the power of expensive benchtop spectrophotometers and put it in your pocket.

Easy Connectivity

Connect the Spectro 3 to your mobile device via Bluetooth (Android and iOS), or upgrade to the Bridge option which enables integration directly into existing PC software for seamless, quality color communication and matching.
Key Features
- Measure in 4 diffrent methods: 45/0 M0, M1, M2, M3 D8 SCI with and without UV
- Features Gloss (GU Units) measument allowing for QC check of surface texture
- Built in UV instrument allowing for accurate differences in spectral curves with and without
- Features an 8 mm diameter measurement aperture
- Access to Pantone® Color Subscription by Variable. Unlock access to 16,500+ Pantone® color swatches in the Spectro by Variable app (subscription sold separately.)*
- Save and export spectral curve data in 10nm increments between 400 - 700nm
- Create, store, and share standards through Saved Colors feature in the Spectro App
- Compare samples against your standards with intuitive user interface
- View spectral curves and Lab values for scanned colors
- Share or export scans, matches, and folders
Lab-grade color accuracy without the lab-grade price

Achieve exceptional color measurement accuracy with average alignment of 0.3 dE00 to laboratory benchtop spectrophotometers. Spectro 3 delivers professional-grade results for quality control, process engineering, and production environments—without the cost or complexity of high-end lab instruments.
Spectro App
Color Match

Remoter Scan button may be used to trigger a color scan from your device, via the app.

Color Matches populate in the list format to offer the closet or exact color matches to a scan. Matches populate from most to least compatible.

The top of Color Match Screen will always show the color and LAB values of your most recent scan, with corresponding color matches listed below. Click to view scan details, Lab plot, and spectral curve.

Allow users to set match filters such as brand, category, collection, and location

The Delta E difference between the scanned color and the matching result.
Pantone® Color License (Optional)

Take your color matching to the next level with the Pantone® Color License.

Access 16,500+ Pantone colors directly within the app

Match real-world samples to standardized Pantone shades

Improve brand color accuracy and approval workflows

Ideal for designers, printers, and brand managers working with Pantone-based systems
Expandable Software for Advanced QC (Optional)

For businesses that require strict color accuracy and process control, the Quality Control App Module unlocks advanced capabilities:

Set tolerances and pass/fail criteria

Compare samples against predefined standards

Ensure consistency across production batches

Perfect for Printing & packaging, Manufacturing & Industrial color workflows

Free Shipping
Free shipping applies to orders over $900 and under 40lbs dimensional weight of the shipping box. Paint and replacement lamps are excluded. Free shipping is available to the contiguous 48 US states and for online purchases only.
Fulfillment
We make every effort to get your product delivered as expediently as possible. Orders placed after 12:00 PM MST may not ship that day. RPimaging, INC may not have all items in stock. Our online store does not provide real-time stock availability. Please call to confirm stock before placing an order. Orders placed by international checkout button are fulfilled by FedEX Cross Border.
Domestic Shipping
RPimaging, INC does not guarantee any delivery time. Shipping terms (i.e. 2nd Day, 3rd Day delivery) refer to the time quoted by the shipper for delivery. These shipping terms do not refer to time from order submission to delivery. Shipper tracking numbers are provided, when available, the day after the product has shipped. Economy and Free shipping options are limited to the 48 contiguous US states. Freight shipment and packages over 40lbs are excluded from Economy and Free shipping offers. Customer purchase orders with payment terms are excluded from free shipping offers. We reserve the right to rescind Economy and/or Free shipping offers for any reason. Orders are shipped Free On Board (FOB) Origin unless otherwise noted.
International Shipping
- Orders placed using the international checkout button are fulfilled by FedEX Cross Border.
- All international packages are subject to relevant duties and taxes.
- A refusal of the shipment will result in return shipping charges which will be deducted from any refund.
- Typical delivery time is 2 - 5 days in transit depending on destination country.
- Next Day delivery service is not available.
- Date specific shipping is not available for international orders.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us.
RETURN POLICY:
If you are not happy, we are not happy.

We strive to ensure you are satisfied with your purchase but understand that sometimes it's not a good fit. Below are our policies:
- No return will be accepted without a RMA (Return Material Authorization) number. Any return without a RMA number will be refused.
- You are responsible for return shipping costs.
- No refund or exchanges are allowed after 30 days from the invoice date.
- Returns are subject up to a 20% restocking fee. Most of the time restocking fees are nominal.
- All returned items must be 100% complete, in original resalable packaging, in resalable condition, with all packaging, manuals, registration cards, accessories, UPC codes intact, and software.
- Software products that use a serial number and not a dongle key can only be replaced with the same title and version if found to be defective.
- No returns on replacement light bulbs.
- No returns on special order items not listed on our online catalog.
- No returns or exchanges for any non-domestic shipments.
- Shipping charges and order processing fees are not refundable. We recommend you select a shipping carrier that provides a shipment tracking option and insurance. Refusal of a shipment will result in return shipping charges which will be deducted from any refund.
- RPimaging, INC reserves the right to refuse any return.
- RPimaging, INC shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages arising from purchases from our online store.
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Features
Repeatability (Short Term)	0.05 ∆E00
Inter-Instrument Agreement (12 Ceramic Tiles BCRA)	0.2 ∆E00 Average / 0.75 ∆E00 Max
Optical Geometry	Dual 45/0 and D/8° SCI
Illumination Types	D65, D50, A, F1, UV, Others available upon request
Measuring speed	approx. 12min. for 1248 fields
Observers	2 Degree & 10 Degree
Gloss Angle	60°
Gloss Meter Repeatability	< 1 GU
Gloss Meter Range	0 - 110 GU
Measurement Modes	M0, M1, M2, and M3
Calibration	Integrated Shutter
Verification Check Tiles	White & Blue
Device Dimensions	47x47x57mm (1.85x1.85x2.25 inches)
Device Weight	122 grams (4.3 oz)
Measurement Size	8mm Diameter
Illuminate Life	(500+ Hours)1,000,000+ Scans
Battery Capacity	300 mAh (-1,000 Scans) Per charge
Time to Charge	Up to 90 minutes
Charging Port	USBC
Spectral Interval / Range	400 - 700 nm; 10 nm
Light Source	Multiple LEDs
Measurement Time	3.8 Seconds
ISO Standards	ISO 5-4:2009(E), ISO 13655:2017
CSV Measurement Export	CIELab, XYZ, Reflectance Curve, LCH, RGB, CMYK, Gloss Units
Operating Temperature	5° - 40° C; 0-85% RH (No Condensing Condition)
Storage Temperature	0° - 45° C; 0-85% RH (No Condensing Condition)

Models	Spectro 3	Spectro 1	Spectro 1 Pro
Features
Measures Gloss	Yes	No	No
Measures UV	Yes	No	No
Most Closely Mimics	True Color	Visual Color	True Color
Fluorescent Colorimetry Measurement	45/0 Specular Included	D/0 Specular Excluded	D/0 Specular Excluded
Reflectance Data Resolution (10nm Increments)	400-700nm	400-700nm	400-700nm
Works with Bridge Bluetooth Dongle	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pantone® Annual Color Subscription by Variable (sold separately $149)	Yes	Yes	Yes

Variable Spectro 3 Spectrophotometer

Variable Spectro 3

Small and Compact

Accessible

Easy Connectivity

Key Features

Lab-grade color accuracy without the lab-grade price

Spectro App

Pantone® Color License (Optional)

Expandable Software for Advanced QC (Optional)

Technical Data

Variable Spectro Model Comparison

Customer Reviews