Compact, Lightweight and Ergonomically designed colorimetric spectrophotometer TS8450 is a 45/0 optical portable desktop spectrophotometer, with 256 pixels dual array CMOS image sensor, imported white board, and gives consideration to the speed of measurement and the convenience of operation.
Key Highlights
Adopt combination full spectrum LED light source and UV light source
CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,s-RGB,βxy,Munsell(C/2) color space
7-inch industrial grade hd touch screen
Excellent repeatability (ΔEab ≤0.02) and inter-instrument agreement (ΔEab ≤0.15)
SQCX Color management software
Efficient color matching and quality inspection for textiles, paints, plastics, and printing industries
TS8450 is a 45/0 optical portable desktop spectrophotometer, with 256 pixels dual array CMOS image sensor, imported white board, and gives consideration to the speed of measurement and the convenience of operation. It features with repeatability Δ E * ab easily control within 0.02, and inner instrument errors Δ E * ab control within 0.15. This accuracy measurement makes it good to use in the lab color accurate analysis and transfer. The TS8450 portable desktop spectrophotometer is also good to measure the brightness factor and color coordinates of traffic signs, markings and reflective films.Including GB 2893 and GB/T 18833 standard colors, it can customize the rectangular tolerance of polygons manually.
TS8450 portable desktop spectrophotometer color measurement instrument is equipped with a single customized 18/8/4mm measurement diameter. TS8450 colorimetric spectrophotometer is ideal instrument for manufactruing process control and QC laboratories, it is compact, lightweight and ergonomically designed. Used for accurate color measurement and quality control in plastic electronics, paint and ink, textile and garment printing and dyeing, printing, ceramics and other industries; It can be also used for fluorescence sample measurement. In addition, TS8450 portable desktop spectrophotometer is suitable for measuring the brightness factor and chromaticity coordinate of traffic road signs, marking lines and reflective film. It contains GB 2893 and GB/T 18833 standard colors and it can customize the rectangular tolerance of polygons manually.
This compatibility throughout the line makes the TS8450 the perfect choice for a color management network. You can build a network system in which color formulation laboratories, QC divisions, geographically dispersed production facilities, and upstream suppliers uniformly obtain consistent measurement values and speak the same color language. The spectrometer instrument is a sphere-based, compact instrument combining cost-effectiveness with true measurement accuracy and integrity. It's ruggedly constructed to stand up to the production floor environment and provide years of stable performance.
1.Adopt combination full spectrum LED light source and UV light source
Full band balanced LED light source ensures sufficient spectral distribution in visible light range, avoids the spectral loss of white LED in specific band, ensures the accuracy of instrument measurement speed and measurement results, and professional UV light source ensures more reliable UV testing.

2.A variety of color space, a variety of observation light sources
TS8450 portable desktop spectrophotometer color measurement instrument provides CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,s-RGB,βxy,Munsell(C/2) color space, and D65,A,C,D50,F2(CWF),F7(DLF),F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30) light sources, which can meet the special measurement requirements under different measurement conditions.
3.Calirbation Certificate
Each TS8450 spectrophotometer has been verified and tested. After leaving the factory, each instrument is verified according to the measurement standards of authoritative verification departments, and the measurement data are traceable to the National Metrotechnical Institute to ensure the authority of the instrument test data.
4.Industrial-grade HD touch screen, easy to use user interface
Using 7-inch industrial grade hd touch screen, smooth operation, the user interface is easy to use and it makes the operation to become comfortable and convenient.

5.Color management software
SQCX quality management software with TS8450 spectrophotometer is suitable for quality monitoring and color data management in various industries. Data the user's color management, compare color differences, generate test reports, provide multiple color space measurement data, and customize the customer's color management.

6.Optional Accessory
Micro printer, foot switch, rotating bracket can be freely selected according to the needs.

| Model | TS8450 |
| Optical Geometry | 45/0(45 ring-shaped illumination, 0 degree viewing angle) |
| Comply to CIE No.15,GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833,ISO7724-1,ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7 | |
| Characteristic | Enhanced spectrophotometer, used for precise color analysis and color communication in laboratories; suitable for accurate color measurement and quality control in industries such as plastics and electronics, paints and inks, textiles and apparel dyeing and printing, printing, and ceramics; can also be used for measuring fluorescent samples. |
| Integrating Sphere Size | Φ40mm |
| Light Source | Combined full spectrum LED light source, UV light source |
| Spectrophotometric Mode | Flat Grating |
| Sensors | 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor |
| Wavelength Range | 400~700nm |
| Wavelength Interval | 10nm |
| Semiband Width | 10nm |
| Measured Reflectance Range | 0~200% |
| Measuring Aperture | Customized single aperture,LAV:Φ18mm/Φ20mm;MAV:Φ8mm/Φ10mm;SAV:Φ4mm/Φ5mm |
| Specular Component | 45/0 |
| Color Space | CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99 Munsell(C/2) |
| Color Difference Formula | ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94 ,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1) ,ΔE*00, DINΔE99, ΔE(Hunter) |
| Other Colorimetric Index | WI(ASTM E313,CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter), |
| YI(ASTM D1925,ASTM 313), | |
| Metamerism Index MI, | |
| Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity | |
| 8° Glossiness,555 tone classification | |
| Observer Angle | 2°/10° |
| Illuminant | D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75, F1,F2(CWF),F3,F4,F5,F6, F7(DLF),F8,F9,F10(TPL5), F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30) |
| Displayed Data | Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Simulation, Color Offset |
| Measuring Time | About 1.8s |
| Repeatability | Chromaticity value: MAV/SCI, within ΔE*ab 0.02 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration) |
| Inter-instrument Error | MAV/SCI, Within ΔE*ab 0.15 (Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles) |
| Measurement Mode | Single Measurement, Average Measurement(2-99times) |
| Locating Method | / |
| Dimension | L*W*H=370X240X260mm |
| Weight | About 7.8kg |
| Battery | AC 24V, 3A Power adapter power supply |
| Illuminant Life Span | 5 years, more than 3 million times measurements |
| Display | 7-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen |
| Data Port | USB, Bluetooth ®5.0, trigger switch interface |
| Data Storage | Standard 1000 Pcs, Sample 30000 Pcs |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese |
| Operating Environment | 0~40℃, 0~85%RH (no condensing), Altitude < 2000m |
| Storage Environment | -20~50℃, 0~85%RH (no condensing) |
| Standard Accessory | Power Adapter, USB Cable, User Guide, PC Software(Download from office website), White and Black Calibration Cavity, Protective Cover, Aperture (Optional Aperture) |
| Optional Accessory | Micro Printer, Foot Switch, Rotating Bracket |
| Notes | Technical parameters are only for reference, subject to the actual sale of the product |
FAQs About TS8450 Benchtop Spectrophotometers
A benchtop spectrophotometer is not universally better—it outperforms portable units in precision and lab testing, while portable models win for on-site flexibility. Which one is better depends entirely on your testing scenarios, accuracy requirements and workflow.
Higher measurement accuracy & repeatability, excellent inter-instrument agreement
Supports full-spectrum analysis, more geometric optical designs
Larger testing aperture, compatible with curved, textured and bulk samples
Ideal for laboratory QC, R&D, formula matching and standard color calibration
Stable performance, less affected by external light and environment
Compact, lightweight, test anywhere anytime (production line, warehouse, on-site inspection)
Fast one-click measurement, no fixed power and lab space required
Perfect for incoming material inspection, on-line production spot check, field color comparison
Lower cost and easier to operate for frontline workers
Choose benchtop if you need:
Lab R&D, high-precision color grading, standard sample database establishment, strict quality control for cosmetics, plastics, textiles and food.Choose portable if you need:
On-site rapid detection, production line mobile sampling, outdoor and on-location color measurement.For professional paint matching (decorative, automotive, industrial, metallic/pearlescent), these are the top-performing spectrophotometers from 3nh — optimized for formulation, batch consistency, metamerism control, and field/shop matching:
d/8° sphere, SCI/SCE, UV control (360–780nm)
ΔE*ab ≤ 0.015, IIA ≤ 0.2 — ultra-precise for R&D
Multi-apertures (Φ4/8/15/25.4mm)
Transmission + reflection modes
Best for: Paint lab formulation, fluorescent pigments, color standardization
d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02
Large Φ20mm aperture — averages texture/sheen
Fast, handheld, rugged
Best for: Paint store counters, job-site matching, production QC
8-angle measurement (15°/25°/45°/75°/110° + others)Threenh
For flip-flop, sparkle, pearlescent, metallic coatings
High stability for special-effect finishes
Best for: Automotive paint, powder coatings, metallic pigments, High-end industrial coatings, automotive OEM
d/8°, SCI/SCE, UV adjustable
Interchangeable apertures (Φ4/8mm)
Bluetooth + USB
Best for: General paint store matching, routine QC
Lab formulation / R&D: 3nh YS6060
Portable on-site / paint store: 3nh TS7700
Metallic / pearlescent paint: 3nh MS3008
Entry-level portable: 3nh YS3010
When detecting color differences, the first factors to consider when selecting a light source include its stability, directionality, lifespan, and the effectiveness of the ultimately obtained spectral curve. The illuminant of a colorimeter is a fixed bulb, such as a tungsten lamp,LED light or a long-life xenon lamp. However, for the same color sample, the results displayed by the instrument vary under different light sources. This is because different light sources cause different absorption and reflection of light on the sample, leading to differences in how both the human eye and the instrument perceive the color.
In general, the D65 light source is used in the application of coil steel inks for construction. The D65 light source is equivalent to average daylight. Most coil steel inks for construction are used outdoors, and sunlight is regarded as the standard light source in outdoor environments. For household appliance coil steel inks, due to their usage characteristics, they are mostly used indoors. Therefore, the A standard light source is adopted for color measurement of samples based on indoor lighting conditions. The A light source is a carefully specified tungsten light source. Other light sources, such as fluorescent light sources, can be used in many types of applications. For example, some textile factories use fluorescent light sources. Therefore, a reasonable light source should be selected as the mutually recognized measurement method based on actual usage conditions and user requirements. Once agreed upon by both parties, color measurement must be conducted under the same conditions. This helps reduce unnecessary systematic errors and human errors, achieving the optimal consistency in color measurement.
The 3nh high-precision spectrophotometric colorimeter adopts a combined LED light source with long lifespan and low power consumption, which includes UV (ultraviolet) and UV-excluded options. This design can meet the color difference detection needs of different users and supports the selection of multiple light source modes.
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