Scale 1680x1050 on rMB without an app

[jfet97]

Mac mini M1 just arrived (first expercience with Apple), same problem with LG 27GL850 (2560 x 1440). It's all too small, I cannot change the scale, only the resolution, but if I do all appears blurred. Gonna buy the HDMI EDID 4K-1P as suggested to try the SwitchResX hack. I keep you all updated.

@itsphilgeorge

 

[itsphilgeorge]

Mac mini M1 just arrived (first expercience with Apple), same problem with LG 27GL850 (2560 x 1440). It's all too small, I cannot change the scale, only the resolution, but if I do all appears blurred. Gonna buy the HDMI EDID 4K-1P as suggested to try the SwitchResX hack. I keep you all updated.

@itsphilgeorge

Before you purchase anything, you may be able to resolve this using SwitchResX or simply choosing from a scaled resolution within System Preferences > Displays.

If you hold down the Command [⌘] button when you click on Scaled (assuming it is available), that should work.

Let me know how you go.

 

[jfet97]

Already tried both with the command button and SwitchResX. There is no scale option on the Display menu, and SwitchResX doesn't show up any HiDPI resolution. Question, which one should I buy: https://www.amazon.it/EVanlak-Headless-Display-Emulatore-Alluminio/dp/B088F78HLS or https://amzn.to/35L7gYV ? @itsphilgeorge

 

[yalej]

So is this possible to do on a ultrawide display (3440x1440)? Unfortunately 2x the horizontal dimensions is greater than what is supported on the mini. I guess I may just have to live with less than sharp fonts, because I am not throwing out a perfectly good (and expensive) display.

 

[Thebnt]

Already tried both with the command button and SwitchResX. There is no scale option on the Display menu, and SwitchResX doesn't show up any HiDPI resolution. Question, which one should I buy: https://www.amazon.it/EVanlak-Headless-Display-Emulatore-Alluminio/dp/B088F78HLS or https://amzn.to/35L7gYV ? @itsphilgeorge

Whichever it is you end up buying please update if it works

 

[jfet97]

Whichever it is you end up buying please update if it works

Sure I'll do! I have bought both eheh. Anyway @Thebnt , have you tried to create a custom resolution that is 2x your monitor resolution with SwitchResX? Reading your messages it seems you have missed this step...you have to manually create that resolution, to then mirror it.

 

[Thebnt]

Sure I'll do! I have bought both eheh. Anyway @Thebnt , have you tried to create a custom resolution that is 2x your monitor resolution with SwitchResX? Reading your messages it seems you have missed this step...you have to manually create that resolution, to then mirror it.

Yes I’ve tried this. SwitchresX let’s me create a resolution of 3840 x 2160 but I don’t see any HiDPI options like 1920x1080 at 2x. It just lets me create the resolution at 1x

 

[jfet97]

Tried all my best, but SwitchResX doesn't allow me to create a resolution of 5120 x 2880 (it's invalid) so I cannot try to mirror that, nor I see any HiDPI option.

 

[Thebnt]

I have done it! I got HiDPI working on my mac mini connected to a benq 2k monitor. I've got options of 720p, 1080p, 1440p HiDPI and more. I had to buy a dummy hdmi plug costing about $10. Then created a startup resolution of 1920 x 1080 with scaled base at 3840 x 2160 on switchresX. That enabled HiDPI options on the dummy plug and now I'm mirroring that to my mac mini's primary display. At least now I don't have to spend $500-1000 on a new display.

 

[jfet97]

@Thebnt good work!!! Which version of SwitchResX are you using? And may you share one or more detailed pics of your SwitchResX setting? Thanks! It would help me a lot.
Any resolution I create becomes invalid, I do not know what I amdoing wrong.

 

[Thebnt]

@Thebnt good work!!! Which version of SwitchResX are you using? And may you share one or more detailed pics of your SwitchResX setting? Thanks! It would help me a lot.
Any resolution I create becomes invalid, I do not know what I amdoing wrong.

I did it because I don't give up and I like to make the best of what I have. We need to value earth's resources, not just throw out something like a perfectly good display because of corporate greed.

Just make sure all your settings are as per the screenshots, when you restart you should be able to see hidpi options.

Don't just throw money around and waste earth's resources. I'd like to take this opportunity to talk about the environment.

 

[jfet97]

@Thebnt Thanks buddy! I was not planning to buy another monitor, I just gave up ahah.

Anyway, in my case startup + scaled resolution did the trick enabling HiDPI.

I cannot set a custom resolution because all become invalid, but it seems there is no real need for it. IDK why, I am using SwitchResX version 4.11.2a2 (beta), I am on Big Sur 11.4. You? Am I missing something?

 

[Aikebert]

@Thebnt Thanks buddy! I was not planning to buy another monitor, I just gave up ahah.

Anyway, in my case startup + scaled resolution did the trick enabling HiDPI.

I cannot set a custom resolution because all become invalid, but it seems there is no real need for it. IDK why, I am using SwitchResX version 4.11.2a2 (beta), I am on Big Sur 11.4. You? Am I missing something?

Are you using a dummy now? Or were you able to enable the HiDPI option without one?

 

[jfet97]

Are you using a dummy now? Or were you able to enable the HiDPI option without one?

Yes I am using the dummy spoofer.

 

[Thebnt]

I am the one who solved this nagging issue and hence I demand a statue be erected in my name. Get to work @jfet97 @itsphilgeorge

 

[Thebnt]

@Thebnt Thanks buddy! I was not planning to buy another monitor, I just gave up ahah.

Anyway, in my case startup + scaled resolution did the trick enabling HiDPI.

I cannot set a custom resolution because all become invalid, but it seems there is no real need for it. IDK why, I am using SwitchResX version 4.11.2a2 (beta), I am on Big Sur 11.4. You? Am I missing something?

You can use HiDPI now ha you owe me big time

 

[Thebnt]

@jfet97 where are you b**ch i own you now bit** you are now my bi**h because I gave you HiDPI where’s my statue

 

[jfet97]

keep calm

 

[Aleksid1]

Hi,

I ordered USB-C to DisplayPort converter and fake HDMI 4K. I'll test it on Monday to enable HighDPI on my QuadHD Dell monitor. I'll post a report later.

 

[Thebnt]

Hi,

I ordered USB-C to DisplayPort converter and fake HDMI 4K. I'll test it on Monday to enable HighDPI on my QuadHD Dell monitor. I'll post a report later.

It works a 100%, just make sure to set startup and scaled resolutions in switchresX. I guarantee this solution works

 

[keepsim]

I've M1 MacBook air 11.4, the font on the laptop screen is sharp and clear but if I connect it to an external monitor then the font is blurry. The external monitor is Dell p2419h and I'm connected using usb-c to display port on monitor.

Is there a way to fix ?

 

[Aleksid1]

Yes, it really works! I now have QuadHD monitor connected to Mac Mini M1 with HighDPI mode and sharp and large fonts.

 

[Aleksid1]

I posted a step-by-step tutorial:

Solution. QuadHD monitor with HiDPI and Mac Mini M1

Hi, Many users ask how to enable HiDPI on external QuadHD monitor (2560 x 1440) connected to your Mac Mini M1. macOS does NOT allow you enable HiDPI on such monitor. And you see a very blurry picture with large fonts (low screen resolution), or sharp picture (with native screen resolution)...

forums.macrumors.com

 

[0906742]

Can you really get 2560x1440 QHD monitor run in 2560x1440 UI looks like resolution in HiDPI mode using this dummy HDMI plug? And font size and look is the same as it would be in real 4K monitor running UI looks like 2560x1440?
That sound really tempting and making me consider giving up 4K monitor I just got due to this issue with bad looking font in my 2560x1440 monitor.

 

[Aleksid1]

Of course, real 4K monitor with the same diagonal size (24-27") will give sharper picture than QHD monitor (24-27").

I have some doubts about 27" QHD monitor. But 24" QHD monitor looks really good in macOS with sharp picture. Very close to real 4K screen.