Brand | Nix |
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Color | Multicolored |
Finish Type | Matte |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Special Feature | Find digital color codes, explore color harmonies (monochromatic, complementary, analogous, triadic, etc.), |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
Surface Recommendation | Wall |
Item Form | Gel |
Included Components | 1x Nix Mini 2 color sensor, 1x Nix Mini lanyard, 1x micro USB cable, 1x quick start guide, FREE lifetime access to the Nix Paints Android & iOS apps, FREE lifetime access to the Nix Digital Android & iOS apps |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Is Waterproof | False |
Package Information | Can |
Manufacturer | Nix Sensor Ltd. |
Part Number | CQ-2DG6-MIN2-1 |
Item Weight | 0.635 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 1.5 x 1.5 x 1 inches |
Item model number | NIXMINI |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Style | Nix Mini 2 |
Finish | Matte |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Special Features | Find digital color codes, explore color harmonies (monochromatic, complementary, analogous, triadic, etc.), |
Batteries Included? | Yes |
Batteries Required? | No |
Battery Cell Type | Lithium Polymer |
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Mini 2 Color Sensor Colorimeter - Portable Color Matching Tool -Identify and Match Paint and Digital Color Values Instantly
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Brand | Nix |
Color | Multicolored |
Finish Type | Matte |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Special Feature | Find digital color codes, explore color harmonies (monochromatic, complementary, analogous, triadic, etc.), See more |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
Surface Recommendation | Wall |
Item Form | Gel |
Included Components | 1x Nix Mini 2 color sensor, 1x Nix Mini lanyard, 1x micro USB cable, 1x quick start guide, FREE lifetime access to the Nix Paints Android & iOS apps, FREE lifetime access to the Nix Digital Android & iOS apps See more |
About this item
- Scan any object or surface to find its paint match or digital color value.
- No moving parts. Lightweight and durable to let you scan color without wires and without calibration tiles.
- Match wall colors to top paint brands across the world including Benjamin Moore, Behr, PPG, Valspar, Sherwin-Williams and more. Paint libraries vary by country region.
- Find inspiration, browse curated palettes, and share selections and scans. Perfect for those who need to communicate color to colleagues, clients and more
- Find physical paint matches and digital color codes (sRGB, CMYK, CIELAB, HEX, LCH(ab), LRV, and Hue)
- Not recommended for touch up paint matching. When matching a wall color it is recommended to paint the entire wall to avoid a visible color difference. Colors shown on-screen may not precisely represent actual paint or digital colors due to variances in display calibrations. color scans are affected by uneven surfaces, multicolored patterns, metallic surfaces, pearls, high gloss and ambient light. For best results, keep the Mini 2 flush and scan matte samples
- Bluetooth Connection and Charging - Note that recent android updates require users to turn on location services for Nix Apps in order for Bluetooth connection to function properly. To avoid charging issues, only use 1-amp charging adapters or USB powered connections with the Nix Mini 2 Color Sensor, do not use fast charging power adapters
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From the brand
Nix Sensor in the beginning
With Nix, professionals who work with color are empowered with fast, reliable accuracy. Fan decks and eyeballing color are no more.
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The idea for Nix came in the form of a question: why are interior designers still carrying around tote bags filled with heavy fan decks and swatch books from individual brands? Why were professionals still eyeballing color?
After our initial funding and countless prototypes later, the final Nix prototype was born. It was through our successful Kickstarter campaign that we were able to fund the production of the first Nix Color Sensor.
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Why do we love what we do?
At Nix Sensor, our passion is color. Every shade, tint, and hue tells a story, and our mission is to ensure that story is told accurately. We believe in empowering professionals with the tools they need to capture, communicate, and execute their color vision flawlessly. It's not just about technology for us; it's about bridging the gap between perception and reality. Each device we design and every solution we offer is a testament to our commitment to precision and innovation. Simply put, we love what we do because we're in the business of bringing color to life.
Product Description
Lightweight and wireless. The Mini 2 can fit in the palm of your hand. Take it on the go and scan color when inspiration strikes. Find the perfect paint match from your favorite brand or digital color value.
Color matching for the modern era
Together with Nix apps, your Mini 2 is loaded with features. Ditch the fan decks and start matching color with Nix today!
How Nix beats the accuracy of the human eye
Blocks out all ambient light
Take measurements in bright sun or the pitch dark.
Highly calibrated LED
The Nix device provides its own light source, making sure you get a consistent, accurate scan under any conditions.
High-resolution sensor
The reflected light from the object is then collected by the Nix’s proprietary high-resolution sensor for processing and automatic error detection.
Bluetooth data transmission
The results of are instantly transmitted to your smart device, where the data is converted to paint brands, digital values, or your own database.
With the Nix Toolkit app you’ll be able to scan digital color values, import and match to custom libraries and so much more. Use the Nix Paints app to find the perfect paint color from your favorite brand. We have partnered with all the major paint brands (over 145 brands in total).
Yes we have Pantone, RAL, and NCS libraries
Unlock premium libraries on the Nix toolkit app with a subscription. Scan and match to find the nearest color for Pantone, RAL or NCS.
The Specs
Size: | 3.8 x 2.5 centimeters (1.5 x 1 inches) |
Weight: | 17 grams (0.6 ounces) |
Aperture Size: | 14 millimeters (0.6 inches) |
Device Requirements: | Android 4.4 or newer with Bluetooth 4.0 + iOS 8.0 or newer |
Battery: | Rechargeable Lithium Ion |
Available included apps: | Nix Toolkit App, Nix Paints App |
Nix Device Comparison
Mini 2 Color Sensor | Pro 2 Color Sensor | Spectro 2 Spectrophotometer |
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Size25mm X 40mm X 40mm (0.98ʺ X 1.57ʺ X 1.57ʺ) | Size42mm X 60mm X 60mm (1.65ʺ X 2.36ʺ X 2.36ʺ) | Size45mm X 60mm X 60mm (1.77ʺ X 2.36ʺ X 2.36ʺ) |
Most common users + use casesPaint contractors, Interior designers, Graphic designers | Most common users + use casesPrint/Packaging, Custom databases, Professional Designers, Paints + Coatings | Most common users + use casesManufacturing & QC, Print/Packaging, Paints + Coatings, Spectral data |
# of sensor channels3 (XYZ diffraction grating) | # of sensor channels3 (XYZ diffraction grating) | # of sensor channels288 pixel diode array (Diffraction grating) |
# of LEDs2x high-CRI, broad-spectrum, White) | # of LEDs4x (2x 5000k and 2x 6500k, high-CRI, broad-spectrum, White) | # of LEDs8x (4x 5000k, high-CRI, broad-spectrum, White, 2x violet, 2x ultra-violet) |
Spectral DataNo | Spectral DataNo | Spectral DataYes |
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ASIN | B084Z62KX3 |
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Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,079 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #374 in Interior & Exterior House Paint |
Date First Available | February 19, 2020 |
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Customers like the value of the tool. For example, they say it's worth the price and good for a cheap digital color id option. They are also happy with the ease of use. That said, some complain about the app. Opinions are mixed on color, appearance, battery life, accuracy, and performance.
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Customers like how easy it is to use the paint color scanner. They say it's simple to set up, easy to download and connect to a phone or tablet, and super accurate. They also say the app installs immediately and the device syncs up within 45 seconds. Customers also mention that the scanner allows them to select the paint that makes the conduit all but disappear.
"I was surprised at how accurate this device is; it's spot-on, easy to use, paired well with my iPhone, and the App is intuitive, and made well!" Read more
"...This scanner allows me to select the paint that makes the conduit all but disappear! Couldn’t be happier...." Read more
"...But, this device is wayyyyyy toooooo difficult to connect and it's really frustrating...." Read more
"...The app is very easy to use and self-explanatory...." Read more
Customers like the value of the tool. They say it's worth the price and good for a cheap digital color id option.
"Good for a cheap digital color id option.More accuracy will cost a lot more so I’m happy with the level this unit provides." Read more
"...Very easy to use and over all great price" Read more
"...money on a gallon of paint that does not match, and the Nix system is way overpriced as well...." Read more
"...If you need to do a lot of color matching, it's worth the money...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the tool. Some mention that it works great on their project, is impressively dead-on, and is a very handy device. However, others say that it started not working properly, won't connect, and won's wake up.
"...There was not a hesitation or lag at all. The last one must have been faulty...." Read more
"...Purchase Feb 2021. After a couple months of use won't turn on, won't connect, won't wake, its dead. I don't know if its the battery or bluetooth...." Read more
"...Great for a homeowner handyman around the house. If you’re a pro, you’ll need the pro model features." Read more
"...Once the battery is dead the unit can't be used (even if you keep it plugged into a charger)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the tool. Some mention that it's pretty good at matching the paint colors exactly, with lights and sensors that report color values that are pretty consistent. They say that it gets the perfect color match in seconds, and different color combinations are given. However, others say that the colors detected are always not exactly what they are supposed to be, and it struggles with light yellow paints. They also mention that you have to choose color libraries that are mainly just mainstream paint companies.
"...There is even an on screen estimate color display if you need to "tweak" the color to match "stock" color for a brand." Read more
"...I did notice that it had a bit harder time getting whites exact, which is what the one person in the video also said...." Read more
"...It is pretty good at matching the paint colors exactly. My only complaint is that I wish you could scan it and match across all paint brands...." Read more
"...overnight hoping to fully charge, resetting Bluetooth, the blue LED light is so faint barely visible while charging (even in the dark)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the tool. Some say they love it for design work, choosing colors from the real world and translating them. They also say it's fantastic for graphic artists and works well for coming close to colors of paint. However, others say that it'd be a waste of time and money.
"...I would not have purchased this product had I known of the poor app...." Read more
"...to use, paired well with my iPhone, and the App is intuitive, and made well!" Read more
"...The only downside is that it doesn’t suggest a sheen." Read more
"Looks like a pretty cool product that’s ruined by a horrible iOS app (almost one star on the App Store)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the tool. Some mention that it matches pretty accurately, while others say that it's not accurate.
"I was surprised at how accurate this device is; it's spot-on, easy to use, paired well with my iPhone, and the App is intuitive, and made well!" Read more
"...The colors readings it provided weren’t very accurate hence the low star rating which imo is the most important factor." Read more
"This device matches pretty accurately Problem is my favorites paint products don't match. In USA at least..." Read more
"...Can't tell a difference at all and match was perfect. Used this in the same manner to match some artwork on another product I have...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the product. Some mention that it charges up fine, while others say that it won't connect. Some customers also say that the battery is not replaceable, and that it works fine until the battery goes dead.
"...this unit (the Nix Mini 2) as well as the new (Nix Mini 3) is not user replaceable nor is a service available to have the battery replaced...." Read more
"...After some back and forth, they sent me a replacement and it connected IMMEDIATELY! There was not a hesitation or lag at all...." Read more
"...(until this battery won't take a charge and it turns to trash too.)..." Read more
"...What a poor design, you can't replace the battery and when the battery will not charge anymore it will not work at all." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the app of the tool. They mention that it just won't connect, it stopped pairing with their phone, and the connectivity is unreliable. Some say that the app is difficult to use and unintuitive.
"...UPDATE: ONE STAR.This device is nearly IMPOSSBLE to connect. It's just ridiculous...." Read more
"...Purchase Feb 2021. After a couple months of use won't turn on, won't connect, won't wake, its dead. I don't know if its the battery or bluetooth...." Read more
"...I gave it time to fully charge but the device would not stay connected within the Nix app...." Read more
"...still will use it gets me toward The right direction but the connectivity is unreliable and I still have to carry my paint chips books" Read more
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The NIX team was wonderful in figuring out what could be wrong. After some back and forth, they sent me a replacement and it connected IMMEDIATELY! There was not a hesitation or lag at all. The last one must have been faulty. And what is also interesting is that when I scanned the same paint sample as before with the last faulty one, this new one came up with totally different color names and options. So, I'm now hopeful it will continue to connect easily and be as accurate as I think it will be.
UPDATE: ONE STAR.
This device is nearly IMPOSSBLE to connect. It's just ridiculous. It's too bad because when I do get it to connect, it's quite accurate (see below). But, this device is wayyyyyy toooooo difficult to connect and it's really frustrating. I tried turning on and off the bluetooth numerous times, trying to connect it, then restarting the app, over and over and over. TERRIBLE. So, I now give it ONE STAR.
I'm surprised how accurate this new version is. I watched a video with someone who grabbed a bunch of random paint samples at a store, brought them home and scanned each of them to see how accurate it was. He found it to be accurate - exactly the paint sample name - 9 out of 10 times. The other time the second choice was the correct paint sample name. I tried the same thing and it was accurate about 90% of the time. What could be the issue in some cases is that the name of the paint may have changed, and it has an old name - or even maybe the samples at the store were outdated. I did notice that it had a bit harder time getting whites exact, which is what the one person in the video also said. But even then, I would definitely recommend this if you're needing to match colors or even see colors out there that you like and want to use somewhere.
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Purchase Feb 2021. After a couple months of use won't turn on, won't connect, won't wake, its dead. I don't know if its the battery or bluetooth. Battery dies quickly before the review. I'd guess either the battery or unit is fried after 6 months and will not connect.
Maybe its got something to do with ios15, but I doubt it. Apps are up to date, left it plugged in overnight hoping to fully charge, resetting Bluetooth, the blue LED light is so faint barely visible while charging (even in the dark).
Also there is no status lights.
It used to work. 5 stars before, but it didn't even last a year. Probably only really used it a dozen times to match paint samples. If Nix customer support replaces it, I will update my review. It is not an Amazon support issue. Nix should stand behind the product.
The unit only has a 1 year warranty if purchased from an approved vendor. I was out of this window and offered a 10% discount off purchasing a new unit.
I probably used this thing once every 6 months and the battery died (no longer charges) in less than 2 years. If I charged it every few months would the battery have lasted longer? Probably... but that is quite a hassle and doesn't fit with what I'll argue is going to be the use pattern of most users.
I consider this a design flaw that just leads to more unnecessary e-waste. Even new the charging aspect of this thing was annoying.. the user manual says 3 hours to fully charge! Why not at least allow the unit to be used with an external battery pack if the internal battery dies?
Software-wise I bought this before the Nix Toolkit app came out (they had one app for paint and one for color numbers.. now it is just one app). All of my swatches from the previous app weren't exported/lost which was annoying.
All this being said when it worked I did find it to be a very useful tool. It struggled with light yellow color paints but got me close enough to pick up a few swatches to verify a color before buying a gallon+ to paint a room.
UPDATE: The company agreed to exchange the defective one. Good Customer Service.
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Can give a rough color code.
If you have something white and want to find the color, just go buy new paint.
I took the plunge and thought if it doesnt work, we have tried but it could save him a lot of unnecessary running around.
The delivery was prompt with amazon prime as usual and the set up of the scanner was super easy with the phone app.
Well, what can we say. The results initially seemed like the shades were showing darker. But using then some tester booklets and scanning colours that we knew what they were, the matches were 100%, including the paint brand and colour name.
What my husband did say that what one would need to keep in mind that certain paint brands just dont do exact matches that you may need. So you need to know your way around different companies and adjust your search result accordingly. For example shade X may be an exact match from Farrow&Ball or Johnsons but may not be available from Dulux.
All in all the job that he did ended up being very quick because of the paint matches worked and the client was very happy.
We hope the scanner will last and will be a great investment for years to come in regular use. Thank you