Mac
Apple M1 Chip Equipped Mac Computer and Monitor Compatibility
- Updated August 31, 2021
1. Display Limitations
We found display limitations when using Mac computers with an Apple M1 Chip, which was released in November 2020. Items in section (2) and below may be resolved with system updates. We recommend keeping macOS up to date.
| Mac | Mac computers with Apple M1 chip |
|---|---|
| OS | macOS Big Sur (11.2) |
| Affected Monitors | All monitors, including other company's monitors |
(1) Number of Monitors Supported
The Mac only supports one external monitor via Thunderbolt 3 port. Connecting a second monitor to a different Thunderbolt 3 port will only display on one monitor.
(2) Color Format
The signal from the Mac computer changes to YUV Limited Range, which may cause banding. This occurs when using HDMI on a Mac computer with an Intel chipset, or when using HDMI, USB Type-C, or DisplayPort conversion cable on a Mac computer with an M1 Chip.
| Mac Computer with M1 Chip | Mac Computer with Intel Chip |
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| Gradation Display | |
This issue was solved for some monitors using macOS Big Sur 11.2 or later as described below.
- Monitors without audio input/output, such as ColorEdge, connected via USB Type-C / DisplayPort.
- Monitors with audio input/output but without HDMI input. (e.g. FlexScan EV2430)
This banding issue still remains with HDMI connection even if using macOS Big Sur 11.2 or later.
This issue can be circumvented by changing the Signal Format settings on some ColorEdge monitors as described below.
| HDMI |
Set the value without “YUV” description |
|---|
(3) Color Profile
The color profile automatically created by macOS may be inconsistent with the connected monitor characteristics (e.g. color gamut, gamma).
3-1. Color gamut
The color gamut issue is solved on macOS Big Sur 11.2 or later
3-2. Gamma
This is solved for monitors with the same conditions listed under (2) Color Format issue on macOS Big Sur 11.2 or later.
This is not solved for monitors with the different conditions listed under (2) Color Format issue on macOS Big Sur 11.2 or later. The gamma issue still remains.
This issue is not relevant to profiles created by ColorNavigator 7 which is the color management software for ColorEdge and supported on Mac computers equipped with an Apple M1 chip.
| Mac Computer with M1 Chip | Mac Computer with Intel Chip |
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| Adobe RGB Image Display on Wide Gamut Monitor | |
(4) Portrait Display
The screen resolution is lowered when 90 or 270 degrees of Rotation are selected in the macOS Display menu. Enabling Scaled Resolution in the Display menu does not list the correct resolution on the Display menu. The correct resolution option is listed when selecting “Scaled” while pressing the “Option” key on the keyboard.
2. Compatibility with EIZO Monitors
| Mac | MacBook Pro (M1, 2020) | Mac mini (M1, 2020) *3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Big Sur (11.2.3) | Big Sur (11.3.1) | |||
| ColorEdge | CG279X | Input | USB Type-C | Yes *1 | Yes |
| Cable |
CC200SS (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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| CS2740 | Input | USB Type-C | Yes | Yes | |
| Cable |
CC200SS (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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| CS2731 | Input | USB Type-C | Yes | Yes | |
| Cable |
CC200SS (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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| CG319X | Input | DisplayPort | Not evaluated | Yes | |
| Cable |
CP200 (USB Type-C to DisplayPort) |
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| CG2420 | Input | HDMI | Yes | Yes | |
| Cable |
Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (for MacBook) HH200HS (HDMI to HDMI) |
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| FlexScan | EV3895 | Input | USB Type-C | Conditions apply*2 | Conditions apply*2 |
| Cable |
CC200SS-5A (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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| EV2795 | Input | USB Type-C | Conditions apply*2 | Conditions apply*2 | |
| Cable |
CC200SS-5A (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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| EV2785 | Input | USB Type-C | Conditions apply*2 | Conditions apply*2*4 | |
| Cable |
CC200SS (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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EV2485 EV2480 |
Input | USB Type-C | Conditions apply*2 | Conditions apply*2 | |
| Cable |
CC200SS-5A (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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| EV2360 | Input | HDMI | Not evaluated | Conditions apply*2 | |
| Cable |
HH200PR (HDMI to HDMI) |
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*1 Power supply is limited up to 15W because of the monitor specification.
*2 (2) Color Format and (3) Color Profile issues still remains.
*3 Mac mini does not support USB Type-C Power Delivery from the monitor.
*4 Monitor may not awake from Display Sleep by operating the keyboard once connected to the USB hub of the monitor.
3. Compatibility of EIZO Software
ColorNavigator 7 color management software for ColorEdge monitors are now supported by Mac computers equipped with the Apple M1 chip. Download here.
For the latest compatibility information for other software, please refer to macOS Big Sur (11) and EIZO Software Compatibility.