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1080p blurry resolution on external monitor

Hi,


I have a MacBook Pro 2019, it’s not able to handle the resolution of 1080p, it’s extremely blurry.


I made sure to buy an external adapter to support this resolution, approved by Apple, it’s an Anker 5 in 1 USB adapter 1H2H1S1M.

I’m using HDMI and the cable is able to handle 4K on another monitor without problems.

I’m on Catalina latest version.


Any solution?

I tried to remove the smooth effect, no positive result.

I had another certified adapter, no way.


Is it possible that in 2 years Apple didn’t fix this? I mean, the resolution is supposed to be supported, you also release or certify the specific adapter, waiting for info.


MacBook Pro

Posted on Jun 21, 2021 1:33 PM

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Posted on Jun 21, 2021 2:20 PM

For more troubleshooting steps.

Try these steps if the image on an external display connected to your Mac is blank or doesn't look the way you expect.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201177

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Jun 21, 2021 2:37 PM in response to dominic23

Thanks, but it’s the same, I tried many times in 2 years but no clue, now I need to fix it, but I’d like to avoid buying a 4K monitor simply for this reason…

Also previous MacBook Pro have the same issue, what I discovered is the following: if it’s not at least 2K, it doesn’t work…

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Jun 23, 2021 11:12 AM in response to Rodrigue3388

Anyone else?

Can I know at least if this monitor is compatible with a MacBook Pro generally?

LG 27UL500 (this is the one without thunderbolt)


Generally, 4K monitors have no issues. I’m anyway surprised that 1080p is not supported… It’s the most common resolution.


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Jun 23, 2021 11:13 AM in response to dominic23

Anyone else?

Can I know at least if this monitor is compatible with a MacBook Pro generally?

LG 27UL500 (this is the one without thunderbolt)


Generally, 4K monitors have no issues. I’m anyway surprised that 1080p is not supported… It’s the most common resolution

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1080p blurry resolution on external monitor

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