Even when there is a Mac version available, it probably hasn’t been updated to work with M1. This change to Apple Silicon has made it even harder for monitor makers to release Mac-compatible versions of hardware calibration software. Unfortunately, the issue hasn’t been totally resolved by everybody. How to Fix Monitor Calibration Problems on M1 Macsįortunately, this problem has been largely fixed by the big guys: XRite released an M1 compatible version of iProfiler in April, and DataColor followed suit in mid-June with updated versions of the SpyderX Elite and SpyderX Pro software. Based on our research, the issue has to do with some required security drivers that basically made it impossible for profiling software like XRite’s iProfiler and DataColor’s SpyderX to detect a connected display. Up until the end of April, it was basically impossible to calibrate a monitor while it was hooked up to an M1 Mac, no matter what software you used. The most obvious issue you’ve probably already run into when using an M1 Mac with a color-accurate monitor is calibration. So make sure you’re on the latest version of macOS, use an appropriate cable, check your Display settings and, if all else fails, invest in a Thunderbolt 3 dock. However, fellow reviewer David Crewe did run into some weird issues when he first hooked up the BenQ PD3420Q, and others have reported similar problems. When reviewing the 40-inch ultra-wide Dell U4021QW, resolution worked properly right away and I had all the options I needed. This is an odd one because I personally haven’t had any problems with resolution. If you’re connecting the monitor through the appropriate port and using the appropriate cable, the full resolution should be available to you. Apparently, this has worked for him where other solutions haven’t, but spending an extra $200 to $300 dollars should definitely be your last resort. If you’re still having issues after all of this, YouTuber Luis Brian Avalos suggests buying a Thunderbolt 3 dock.
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