Lightweight Handheld Sphere Colorimeter NR145
The NR145 Colorimeter is a compact, handheld color measurement device designed for simplicity and portability; NR145 microcomputer colorimeter is suitable for color detection and control in various occasions. It is an ideal choice for color management in garment factories, chemical factories, printing factories, automobile factories, hardware processing factories, mold factories, paint factories, etc.
Key Highlights
45°/ 0° optical geometry
Accurate spectra &Lab data , for color matching & delivery;
CIE LAB,LCh, XYZ;
Φ8mm flat aperture;
2.8-inch TFT screen for easy operation
Reliable repeatability (ΔEab ≤0.08) and inter-instrument agreement (ΔEab ≤0.4)
Large storage capacity, Apprx. 20,000 data;
On-site inspections, providing cost-effective color measurement solutions for entry-level applications
A colorimeter is a precision instrument for measuring color differences of objects and serves multiple vital functions.
In industrial production, colorimeters are primarily deployed for quality control to guarantee consistent product color. For industries such as coatings, plastics, textiles and printing, a colorimeter can accurately quantify the color difference between test samples and reference standards, ensuring the color of every production batch stays within acceptable tolerance ranges.
3nh COLORIMER deliver reliable build quality and exceptional precision, providing enterprises with cost-effective and traceable color quality control measurements.
Equipped with multiple measuring apertures, 3nh colorimeters are capable of measuring reflected color and color difference across a wide range of industrial sectors. They are widely used for color quality control in compounding, food, raw materials and finished products.
Functional Features
3nh R&D team concentrates on customer needs and develops series of high-cost and high-quality products. NR145 is a precision colorimeter with 45°/0° viewing angle after NH310, NH300, NR200, NR110 and NR100 colorimeter. NR145 colorimeter has strong functions which applied a number of differential innovative technologies. It can measure accurately in 45° illumination /0° receiving under the SCE mode.
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Illumination Locating, Cross Locating, Large Stable End Face, Small Concave-Convex End Face |
As a portable colorimeter with 45°/0° optical structurelaunched by 3nh, the NR145 features an 8mm small aperture, dual precision positioning and high stability, and is widely used in color detection scenarios across various industries. Its core applications are as follows:
Suitable for small products such as plastic pellets, casings and buttons, accurately measuring color difference, yellowness index and whiteness index.
Applied in color consistency control of electronic accessories to ensure uniform appearance quality.
Conduct on-site rapid color difference judgment for automotive coatings, industrial coatings and printing inks.
Support color data collection for powder and liquid coatings, and realize color formula traceability with CQCS3 software.
Used for color difference detection of automobile body paint, interior parts and plastic accessories.
Vertical design is suitable for measuring curved and small-area parts, meeting the whole-process quality control of vehicle coating.
Measure the color of cloth, yarn, leather and other textured samples to precisely control dyeing and matching effects.
Adapt to color consistency verification of mass production in clothing and home textiles.
Food: Detect the color of beverages, candies, sauces and other foods to monitor quality stability.
Pharmaceuticals/Cosmetics: Accurately measure color deviation of tablets, capsules and cosmetic powders to ensure compliance.
Building materials: Suitable for color difference detection of hard materials such as glass, ceramic tiles and plates.
Printing: Measure color reproduction of packaging paper products and trademark labels, supporting multi-batch color comparison.
Meet the color measurement experiment needs of universities and research institutions, supporting output of various color space data.
Connect to a computer for data archiving and report generation, facilitating professional color analysis.

For samples with irregular or uneven surface textures such as granules, coffee, fabrics, wood, stones and bricks, the PS808C Spectrocolorimeter is your ideal solution. Featuring a unique 50 mm large aperture, it is perfectly suited for these types of samples. Without this instrument, operators would have to manually take multiple measurements and calculate averages to obtain representative and repeatable data.
3nh | NR145 |
Illuminating/Viewing Geometry | 45°/0° |
Measuring Aperture | Φ8mm |
Measurement End-face | Large stable end face and small concave-convex end face |
Detector | Silicon photoelectric diode |
Locating | Illuminating Locating/Cross Locating |
Color Space | CIEL*a*b*C*h* CIEL*a*b* CIEXYZ |
Color Difference Formula | △E*ab △L*a*b* △E*C*h* |
Light Source | D65 |
Light Source Device | LED blue light excitation |
Errors Between Each Equipment | ≤0.80ΔE*ab |
Storage | 100pcs standards 20000pcs samples |
Repeatability | Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.08 Average of 30 measurements of standard white plate |
Weight | 500g |
Dimension | 205×67×80 mm |
Power source | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.7V@3200mAh |
Lamp Life | 5 years, more than 1.6 million measurements |
Charging Time | The first charging time is 8 hours--100% electricity |
PC Software | CQCS3 Software |
Printer (optional) | Miniature thermal printer |
FAQs About NR145 Colorimeter
Because color perception depends on the following factors:
Light source - For example, incandescent lamps emit orange light, while fluorescent lamps emit cool white light. Therefore, placing an object near different light sources will result in different perceived colors.
Observed object - Different types of objects affect color perception differently. Examples include opaque objects, translucent objects, and transparent objects.
Observer's position - Each observer will describe colors differently based on the position of their eyes.
Different backgrounds - An object's color will appear duller against a light-colored background than against a dark-colored background. Different directions of light reflection from the object - Light reflected from different directions creates different color perceptions. This is particularly noticeable with metallic objects.
Different directions of light reflection from the object - Light reflected from different directions creates different color perceptions. This is particularly noticeable with metallic objects.
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 measured using devices such as colorimeters, spectrophotometers, and spectroradiometers. Colorimeters are easier and good for simple color quality tests. Whereas spectrophotometers yield detailed spectral information. Hence, suitable for laboratories and industries.
Threenh colorimters are used across various industries to measure, analyze, and control color accuracy and consistency:
Food and Beverages: Monitor color quality in food products to meet industry standards.
Plastics and Polymers: Ensure color uniformity in plastic components (e.g., casings, buttons, panels) during manufacturing.
Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals,Cosmetics: Industry-specific accessories to attain the highest safety protocols, Ensure uniform color in pharmaceutical products for quality and brand recognition;Develop and match colors for cosmetics (e.g., lipsticks, creams, powders) and ensure batch consistency.
Textiles and Apparel: Monitor color consistency in fabrics during dyeing, printing, or finishing processes; ensure color consistency in fabrics and garments.
Building materials, Paints, and Coatings: Detect color deviations in coatings on metal, wood, or plastic surfaces (e.g., automotive paints, furniture finishes). Maintain color accuracy in building materials, paints, and coatings.
Printing and Packaging: Validate color accuracy in printed materials (e.g., brochures, labels, packaging) against design proofs, maintain consistency across different printing technologies.
By addressing color-related quality control challenges, 3NH colorimeters help industries maintain brand consistency, meet regulatory standards, and enhance customer satisfaction.
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.
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