A few weeks have passed since then New Macs with M4 chips created a sensation on social networks due to the performance they offerThe most important of these is the redesigned Mac mini with its incredible size. Now the news is not pleasant for some users Bought both desktop and some MacBook Pros with M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max. As 9to5Mac noticed on the official Apple forums and Reddit, Compatibility issues when used with ultrawide displaysspecifically at 5K2K resolution (5120 pixels x 2160 pixels).

Compatibility issues with ultrawide displays and M4 Macs

It’s impressive to read the number of complaints from these users This may confirm that their displays work with older Apple chips and not the M4. The problem is appropriate options are not displayedThis causes all elements on the screen to appear blurry. HiDPI mode is what makes it possible to improve the interface for displays of this quality. You can choose the same resolution but without HiDPI it looks “worse”.

Apple will have to pay particular attention to this issue when it releases a complementary macOS Sequoia update that fixes this issue in early 2025. now Cupertinos have yet to officially acknowledge the problem. Users have suggested a workaround thanks to a third-party app called BetterDisplay. It is possible to enable HiDPI but the refresh rate will be 60 HzSomething that is not good in the quality of such displays.

Screen resolution incompatible with Mac M4

Both Thunderbolt cables and compatibility of each display are in order

If we break down the possible answers to the question a little more, there are several different situations. The resolution offered on some Macs is lower than usual and this can be seen in the text sizes and even graphical elements of the macOS interface. In some testimonies It is emphasized that other users experiencing the same problem should send their comments to Apple.. If you are one of the affected users, you can contact Apple support directly through the app or website on iPhone.

Most of the reports come from users with a MacBook Pro M4 on any of the available chips. There is only one exception A user who owns a Mac mini M4 was able to confirm that the device works with a Dell brand display in 5K2K format at 120 Hz. Some users have issue with LG, but there is only one on the Apple forums voicing the same issue with a similar Dell display.

I’m happy to report that the M4 Mac Mini (non-pro model) supports both 5120×2160 and 3840×1620 resolution at 120HZ on my Dell U4025QW ultrawide! 😃

Previously this was only possible on M2 Pro and above!

Well done @Apple ! pic.twitter.com/VYnkWq3be7

— David Grasic (@DavidGrasic) November 11, 2024

We hope Apple fixes this issue and fixes it with a software update.

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