Mac
Apple M1 series Chip Equipped Mac Computer and Monitor Compatibility
- Updated January 11, 2022
EIZO conducted a compatibility test with Apple M1 Max chip.
1. Display Limitations
Mac computers with an Apple M1 series Chip have the following display limitations.
| Mac | Mac computers with Apple M1 series chip |
|---|---|
| OS |
macOS Big Sur (11.6.1) macOS Monterey (12.1) |
| Affected Monitors | All monitors, including other company's monitors |
(1) Number of Monitors Supported
| Apple M1 chip | 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. |
|---|---|
| Apple M1 Pro chip | The Mac supports a maximum of two external monitors, regardless of connection type. |
| Apple M1 Max chip | The Mac supports a maximum of four external monitors, regardless of connection type. |
For Apple M1 chip
For Apple M1 Pro chip
For Apple M1 Max chip
(2) Color Format
When using HDMI on a Mac computer, the signal from the Mac computer may change to YUV Limited Range and banding may occur.
This may occur even when using USB Type-C or DisplayPort conversion cables on Mac computers with an Apple M1 series chip and macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 or earlier.
| Mac Computer with M1 Chip | Mac Computer with Intel Chip |
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| Gradation Display | |
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 |
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(3) Color Profile
When using Mac computers with an Apple M1 series chip and macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 or earlier, the color profile automatically created by macOS may be inconsistent with the connected monitor gamma characteristics.
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 series chip.
(4) Portrait Display
When using Mac computers with an Apple M1 series chip and macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 or earlier, 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 (M1Max, 14") | MacBook Pro (M1Pro, 16") | MacBook Pro (M1, 2020) | Mac mini (M1, 2020) *3 | |||
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| OS | Monoterey (12.1) | Monterey (12.0.1) | Big Sur (11.6.1) | Big Sur (11.3.1) | |||
| ColorEdge | CG279X | Input | USB Type-C | Yes *1 | Yes *1 | Yes *1 | Yes |
| Cable |
CC200SS (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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| CS2740 | Input | USB Type-C | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Cable |
CC200SS (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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| CS2731 | Input | USB Type-C | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Cable |
CC200SS (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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| CG319X | Input | DisplayPort | Yes | Yes | Not evaluated | Yes | |
| Cable |
CP200 (USB Type-C to DisplayPort) |
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| Input | HDMI *5 | Yes | Yes | Not evaluated | Not evaluated | ||
| Cable |
HH200PR (HDMI to HDMI) |
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| CG2420 | Input | DisplayPort | Yes | Yes | Not evaluated | Not evaluated | |
| Cable |
CP200 (USB Type-C to DisplayPort) |
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| Input | HDMI *5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Cable |
Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (for MacBook (M1, 2020))
HH200HS |
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| FlexScan | EV3895 | Input | USB Type-C | Yes | Yes | Yes | Conditions apply *2 |
| Cable |
CC200SS-5A (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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| EV2795 | Input | USB Type-C | Yes | Yes | Yes | Conditions apply *2 | |
| Cable |
CC200SS-5A (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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| EV2785 | Input | USB Type-C | Yes | Yes | Yes | Conditions apply *2 *4 | |
| Cable |
CC200SS (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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EV2485 EV2480 |
Input | USB Type-C | Yes | Yes | Yes | Conditions apply *2 | |
| Cable |
CC200SS-5A (USB Type-C to USB Type-C) |
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| EV2360 | Input | HDMI *5 | Not evaluated | Not evaluated | 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.
*5 When connecting Mac via HDMI cable, the monitor may show incorrect color and uneven tone. Please refer to the link for details.
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.