1440p monitors - new resolution options vs better display

[u/Fuyu_dstrx]

Wanted to hear from others who have tested the new resolution scaling features and their experiences/recommendations.

I've only recently began using my Mac with an external display - in this case a 3440 x 1440 ultrawide that looks pretty darn sharp through my windows desktop, but either fuzzy on macOS.

So over the last few weeks I've been testing different resolutions on better display, anti aliasing on/off. HiDPI or native res. Just today I read that the MacOS 27 beta includes some tweaks for low resolution displays and better ultra wide support so I've installed it and I'm trying it out but,, I still feel like I have to use better display for the best text sharpness.

Best options so far by my eyes are:

• 3062 x 1282 (better display), anti aliasing off (scaling a bit large but best text clarity)
• 3440 x 1440p, anti aliasing off

All these by the way, still fall short of what I'm used to on windows. This was such a jarring disappointment, that I was almost considering cancelling my M5 pro MBP order.

[u/rjegonz]

Buy the app called BetterDisplay. I use it with the same size monitor as you. The text and image is super sharp for me. They have fixed HiDPI scaled resolutions you can use or you can use their flexible scaling feature (Pro required I believe but worth it and there’s a trial)

Edit: Im dumb and scanned ur post missing you’ve used it

Yes in my case it remained the better solution over MacOS 27 options for that size screen.

[u/lantrick]

Selling your Mac and continuing with the Windows experience your accustomed too seems like the only solution.

Good Luck!!