3nh Multi-angle spectrophotometer is used to measure the color difference for the surface paint which is affected by different viewing angles and viewing conditions. Lightweight, Durable, Accurate—Your On-the-Go Color Expert
The Ultimate Tool for True Color Analysis
The 3nh Multiangle Spectrophotometer features up to 12 measurement angles, with a maximum repeatability of ΔEab < 0.04 and color repeatability of ΔEab < 0.02. It is primarily designed for measuring the sparkle, flop, and granularity effects on object surfaces,It can provide accurate and consistent color measurement for metalllics, pearlescents and other complex special effect finished products.
It can not only measure multi-angle color difference, but also measure and characterize special finishes through multiple measuring angles. Even in the curved surface, it also has high measuring accuracy and stability.
From Car Paint to Cosmetic Pearls: Master Every Shade with Multi-Angle Spectrophotometry
The Future of Special-Effect Color Measurement: Multi-Angle Spectrophotometers Lead the Way
A powerful and portable instrument for color measurement, management, transmission, and report printing.


Adopt 7 illumination sources, 2 receivers to measure 12 measurement angles at the same time

Touch screen can display all Angle measurement results, more intuitive view of the comprehensive data.
High - end Hardware Configuration: Dual - array image sensors; Bluetooth transmission; Concave grating for light dispersion.
Stable Measurement: 400 - 700nm blue - enhanced LED, with the standard deviation controlled within 0.08%.
Color Transfer: Measures the sample's reflection spectrum, providing accurate Lab data, applicable for color matching and color transfer.
Measurement Accuracy: Temperature monitoring and compensation. With a built - in temperature sensor, it monitors and compensates for the test environment to ensure accurate measurement results.
User-Centric Design: Its compact, lightweight design (1.2kg) also makes it ideal for both lab-based testing and on-site inspections (e.g., factory production lines, supplier audits).
Traditional colorimeters often miss subtle color shifts visible at different viewing angles, leading to inconsistent products, costly reworks, and disappointed customers. Our Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer solves this challenge by capturing color data from multiple angles, ensuring your products look perfect, no matter how they’re viewed.
Multi-Angle spectrophotometer for metallic, pearlescent & Iridescent materials, It provides accurate and consistent color measurement for metallic, pearlescent, and other complex special - effect color products. From automotive paints to cosmetics—this spectrophotometer instruments masters color at every angle.
Solid surfaces (metals, plastics, ceramics)
Coatings & inks (automotive, industrial, packaging)
Textiles & fabrics (apparel, home textiles)
Cosmetics (lipsticks, nail polishes, powders)
Automotive Surfaces
Automotive Interiors
Plastic Products
Printing and Dyeing Products
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FAQs About Multi-angle spectrophotometer
Yes. However, for LED retrofitting to meet industry standards, color- calibrated LED modules must be used for accurate color rendering. We usually do not recommend customers to modify it themselves, as this can affect the accuracy of the color and cause unnecessary losses
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Testing metamerism helps to identify color matches that look the same but are different in different lighting. This helps in ensuring that materials are of the same quality in all light settings.
You can choose a colorimters depending on the substrate you are measuring the color of, whether it is opaque, translucent or transparent. In short, you can consider the following factors for choosing the right 3NH colorimeter for your needs: Sample Opacity, Physical Form, Optical Properties needed, Measurement Methods required, Scales and Indices needed, Instrument Standards Conformance (ASTM/ISO/Other), Instrument Geometry, Instrument Performance, Location (laboratory, portability, in-process) and Sample Handling requirements.
By systematically addressing these factors, you can select a colorimeter that optimizes accuracy, efficiency, and value for your specific application.Learn more from our ultimate guide on colorimeter selection. If unsure, consult the 3NH manufacturer for personalized recommendations based on your sample and workflow.
Colorimeters are more affordable, portable, and easier to use, making them a suitable choice for basic color measurement applications, spectrophotometers are better for research, development, and when dealing with complex or highly precise requirements. The biggest difference is in capability and usage. Spectrophotometers are incredibly powerful and can offer more in-depth color measurements than a colorimeter, such as spectral data.
Colorimeters are primarily used for color quality control, while spectrophotometers are used for analysis and formulation.
The photoelectric integral color‑measuring instrument is what we commonly refer to as a photoelectric colorimeter. It obtains color tristimulus values through one‑shot integral measurement, featuring fast measurement speed and low cost, yet its absolute accuracy is inferior to that of a spectrophotometer. It works well for quick color‑difference comparison. For sophisticated color analysis or color formulation, a spectrophotometer is recommended instead.
At its core, this type of instrument simulates human color vision. Filters work together with detectors to convert optical signals into electrical signals and then calculate numerical values.
Light strikes the sample, and reflected light enters the instrument.
Filters split the light into three channels: red, green and blue, corresponding to three photodetectors respectively.
Detectors measure the light intensity of each channel. The instrument directly computes tristimulus values X, Y, Z as well as chromaticity coordinates.
The matching performance of optical filters is critical. Better compliance with the Luther condition delivers higher measurement accuracy.
Both instruments measure color, yet they serve quite different application scenarios.
Photoelectric colorimeter: Simple structure, compact size and easy operation with fast measurement speed. It can only test color difference instead of spectrum, and its absolute accuracy is limited, with chromaticity‑coordinate error around ±0.03.
Spectrophotometer: Light is dispersed and measured wavelength‑by‑wavelength. It provides high accuracy (chromaticity‑coordinate error up to ±0.001‑±0.003) and can acquire spectral reflectance curves. However, it comes with higher cost, complicated structure and relatively slower measurement speed.
Photoelectric colorimeters are preferred for routine production inspection, quick comparison and cost‑sensitive projects.
Textile printing & dyeing: Rapid color matching and color‑difference comparison
Plastics, coatings and printing: Spot‑checking color consistency on production lines
Field‑testing scenarios: Handheld models support on‑site measurement
Budget‑limited projects: Photoelectric colorimeters are cost‑effective with sufficient practical functions
Further Multi-angle spectrophotometer Applications and Solutions
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