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For the first time, creative professionals can calibrate Apple displays at the hardware level, with this colorimeter priced for frontline creators.
North White Plains, New YorkJune 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Calibrite, a global color management brand trusted by photographers, filmmakers, and designers worldwide, today announced that the Calibrite Display Plus HL has received official approval from Apple for use with Apple’s built-in display calibration system.
It is the first colorimeter to earn this distinction.
This approval supports hardware-level calibration for Apple Studio Display, Apple Studio Display XDR, Apple Pro Display XDR, and compatible MacBook Pro models, and operates natively within Apple’s macOS built-in calibration workflow.
Calibration data is written to the display, not overlaid on the image
Unlike profile-based adjustments, Apple’s display calibration system writes settings directly to the display, optimizing white point, brightness, and color accuracy at the source. A single calibration simultaneously updates all reference modes, delivering consistent and reliable color performance across the full brightness range, from SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) to HDR (High Dynamic Range) content with peak brightness up to 2,000 nits.
Until now, this level of hardware precision was only achievable with professional spectroradiometers—devices designed for dedicated color studios and priced far beyond the reach of most frontline creators. At just $339, the Calibrite Display Plus HL changes this landscape entirely.
“The Calibrite Display Plus HL is the first colorimeter approved by Apple for hardware-level display calibration—bringing this precision within reach of every serious creator using Apple hardware for under $400. This is a significant shift for our user community.”
——Stefan Zrenner, General Manager, Calibrite
Built for Apple’s evolving color standards
The Calibrite Display Plus HL is specifically designed to work with Apple’s latest color technologies, including Apple CMF 2026—Apple’s next-generation color matching function system, which has moved beyond the long-standing CIE 1931 standard—ensuring calibration results remain accurate and reliable as display technology continues to evolve.
For professionals requiring a comprehensive color management workflow, the Calibrite Display Plus HL can be used with Calibrite PROFILER software for ICC (International Color Consortium) color profiling, verification, and reporting, providing a complete end-to-end solution.
Availability
The Calibrite Display Plus HL is available through authorized resellers and at calibrite.com.
Supported displays include:
- Apple Studio Display (2022 and 2026 models)
- Apple Studio Display XDR
- Apple Pro Display XDR
- Compatible MacBook Pro models (M1–M5 Pro/Max and later)