Display Calibration Hardware, Which One?

[Guest]

Hey guys, I need some help from you lot that do photography/video etc. Or anyone that uses calibration tools really.

 

So at the moment I have two Dell U2312HM's, the colours match, all is well. I have a BenQ BL3200PT on the way and because it's a different monitor, a different brand, and a different technology, I know the three won't really match that great like my two Dell's do. From what I've seen, the BenQ will still have better blacks and a less grainy image (because of the AG coating) after a calibration, but I'd like to get all 3 to at least not look too different. My real concern is getting the white points on each to match each other.

 

I've looked around to see what I should get, but I've just confused myself too much. I know the Spyder4Elite has "Studio Match" and I'm guessing the Xrite i1 DisplayPro would too, but I want to know if there's anything cheaper that will calibrate my screens and have them matching the best they can. I've spent $1K NZD on the BenQ, so I may as well get the best out of it, right?

 

I don't do print work, yet, so most of my design work is online (websites/Steam etc.) or in games. If that helps with what I need to get. 

 

Cheers in advance.

[Guest]

Haha, I guess we're mostly just gamers here. Picked up the i1 Display Pro for $250 NZD from Canada ($500 NZD over here).