Not every pressroom needs advanced color management tools. Sometimes, what matters most is speed, clarity, and confidence at press. The eXact 2 Basic is a standalone portable spectrophotometer designed for commercial and packaging printers who want to move beyond visual checks or density‑only tools. By focusing on essential measurements and intuitive operation, it helps operators make objective color decisions quickly and consistently.
eXact 2 Basic combines essential densitometric and colorimetric measurements (L*a*b*, L*C*h, dE) in one intuitive device, without requiring connected workflows or software. By focusing on the measurements operators use every day, it reduces training requirements, helps minimize mistakes, and keeps production moving.
Replace subjective visual evaluations with repeatable color measurements that help operators make faster decisions and maintain greater consistency throughout production. eXact 2 Basic includes video targeting and a high-resolution display, making it easier to locate measurement areas and target patches accurately.
For more than 60 years, X-Rite has helped print and packaging professionals achieve reliable color measurement. With global service centers, certified partners, training programs, and Service Care Plans, you have access to the resources needed to keep instruments performing at their best throughout their lifecycle.
| Reflectance Aperture(s) | 2 mm, 4 mm |
| Battery | 3.63 VDC, 4750 mAh |
| Battery Life | Varies by use and configuration |
| BestMatch Feature | No |
| Color Differences | CIE ΔE*76, CIE ΔE*2000 |
| Color Spaces | CIE L*a*b*, CIE L*C*h° |
| Communication Interface | USB-C and Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity | USB-C and Wi-Fi |
| Density Range | 0.0 D to 3.0 D |
| Density Standards | Status A, E, I, T, G |
| Dimensions (length, width, height) | 21.2 L × 7.7 W × 7.7 H cm (8.4 L × 3.0 W × 3.0 H in) |
| Embedded NetProfiler Support | Yes, optional |
| Humidity | 30% to 85% RH, non-condensing |
| Illuminants | A, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F2, F7, F11, F12 |
| Import/Export Format | CxF3 Import/Export |
| Industry Standards | ISO 5-4:2009 €, ISO 13655:2017 |
| Measurement Working Distance | Non-contact measurement to minimize wet-ink contamination; the instrument is not a fully non-contact spectrophotometer. |
| Instrument Display | Color touchscreen |
| Inter-Instrument Agreement | Average: 0.25 Δeab. Maximum: 0.45 ΔEab, or 0.55 ΔEab for M3. Measured on 12 BCRA tiles and a white ceramic reference at 23°C ±1°C and 40–60% RH, D50/2°. |
| Languages Supported | Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese |
| Macintosh | eXact 2 Suite supports qualified macOS versions |
| Measurement Background | Use the backing and sample-presentation method required by the selected measurement function and applicable print standard. |
| Measurement Conditions | M0, M1 Method 2, M2, M3 |
| Measurement Geometry | 45°:0° Ring Illumination Optics in Accordance with ISO 13655:2017 |
| Measurement Time | <1 second |
| Media Thickness | Up to 1.0 mm |
| Mobile Device Compatibility | My X-Rite device management; Wi-Fi connectivity; PantoneLIVE available with a paid subscription. |
| NetProfiler Support | Yes, optional |
| Observers | 2° Standard Observer |
| Operating Temperature Range | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
| PantoneLIVE Support | Yes, paid subscription required; no free embedded Pantone libraries. |
| Pass / Fail | On-device tolerance-based pass/fail is supported in applicable jobs and functions. |
| Patch Size | 2 mm aperture: 3–5 mm recommended; 4 mm aperture: 5–7 mm recommended |
| Sample Preview | Digital Loupe; image capture/audit image is N/A. |
| Short Term Repeatability - Density | ±0.01 D for CMYK over 10 measurements at 5-second intervals. |
| Short Term Repeatability - White | 0.02 ΔEab standard deviation over 20 measurements at 5-second intervals. |
| Software Development Kit | No |
| Spectral Interval | 10 nm |
| Spectral Range | 400 nm to 700 nm |
| Standard Indices | No advanced paper indices |
| Standards | Memory capacity for more than 50,000 standards |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) |
| Supported Profile Format | CxF3 Import/Export |
| Voltage | 3.63 VDC |
| Weight | 620 g (1.4 lb) |
| What's Included? | Quick-Start Guide, software and documentation, ISO 9000 certificate, power supply, USB-C cable with USB-A adapter, docking station, and carrying case. Contents may vary by configuration. |
| Windows | eXact 2 Suite supports qualified Windows versions. |