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
D/8° and 45°/0° are two different illumination methods with distinct optical geometries. The D/8° illumination is suitable for general industries, and delivers better performance in color difference comparison and color measurement especially for high-gloss products. For the packaging and printing industry, the 45°/0° illumination is recommended.
Plastic, paint, ink, ceramic, textile, coating
Samples with metallic luster, pearlescent, glitter, or texture
Situations requiring consistent data with laboratory spectrophotometers
Applications needing SCI (including specular reflection) / SCE (excluding specular reflection) switching
Printing, packaging, paper, ink, matte non-metallic materials
Products focusing on human eye direct visual matching
Standard color matching in printing & packaging industry
With metallic/pearlescent/glitter effect → choose D/8°
Printing, paper, packaging, matte products → choose 45°/0°
Want universal use for multiple materials → choose D/8°
The core function of a portable multi-parameter colorimeter is to measure various color parameters, including color difference and chromaticity, and it is mainly used in scenarios requiring precise color management.
3nh portable colorimeters are designed specifically for the above needs, combining portability and high-precision color measurement, making them especially suitable for on-site rapid testing.
Our portable colorimeter products effectively improve color quality control efficiency and help users optimize workflows.
For more product information or to apply for a trial, you can contact our color engineers by email at service@3nh.com.
With over 20 years of experience in color management, 3nh helps optimize your enterprise’s color management workflow, 3nh’s color measurement instruments include colorimeters, benchtop spectrophotometers, color testers, and color matching software. Contact our color experts today!
Color is a qualitative and quantitative measure. Qualitatively, it can be characterized by the hue, the saturation, and the brightness. It is quantified in terms of color spaces, such as L*a*b* or RGB, in terms of numerical values based on devices such as colorimeters or spectrophotometers.
a. It’s needed to perform manual calibration for NH310 when first starting.
b. In the subsequent starting, NH310 will perform auto calibration at startup. No need to perform manual calibration.
c. Suggestion: it’s best to perform manual calibration once a week or when NH310 measured data is not accurate.
Threenh Technology colorimeter is shipped with an operating instructions and video of English version.If you need an electronic version of the user manual, you can download it from our website download center
A visual colorimeter is a type of colorimeter that uses the human eye to compare the color depth of a sample with that of a standard solution for semi-quantitative or quantitative analysis of substances. This method is commonly used for quick, rough evaluations in industries such as petroleum, transparent liquids, varnishes, chemicals and printing, as well as for visual color grading in quality control. Its working principle is to compare the sample with a standard and provide visual color measurement results, rather than relying on electronic sensors.
Visual colorimeters rely on human eye observation, whereas photoelectric colorimeters use sensors to deliver higher precision, complete the measurement automatically through electronic circuits, less subjective color measurement and faster results. They are generally more suitable for rapid, on-line or portable color difference measurement.
Working principle of a photoelectric colorimeter
A light source emits light at specific wavelengths, which interacts with the object surface through reflection and transmission. The light is reflected or absorbed by the sample, and the reflected light or remaining transmitted light is received by a photoelectric sensor (photocell or photodiode). The instrument converts the light intensity signal into an electrical signal, thereby measuring the LAB color values of the sample.
3nh Photoelectric Colorimeter – A Trusted Brand in the Color Measurement Industry
Featuring ultra-high precision, user-friendly interface, light positioning function, high-capacity lithium-ion battery, and multiple optional measurement angles.
Further Multi-angle spectrophotometer Applications and Solutions
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