M1 MacBook Pro - Blurry fonts on a 1440p 144Hz external monitor (Monterey)

Hello people,

Is there any solution to fixing the blurry fonts on external monitors?

Posted on Jan 18, 2022 5:57 AM

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2 replies

lllaass

Level 10

210,513 points

Jan 18, 2022 6:31 AM in response to nmexis

have you tried:

If your external display isn't detected or appears blurry on your Mac - Apple Support

nmexis Author

Level 1

4 points

Jan 18, 2022 6:33 AM in response to lllaass

I have tried every possible solution and this is what I'm getting.

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M1 MacBook Pro - Blurry fonts on a 1440p 144Hz external monitor (Monterey)

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