BetterDisplay (macOS)

BetterDisplay is the key to making non-retina external monitors feel way nicer on macOS. I use it to dial in scaling so text looks crisp and comfortable from farther back—80% (1536x864) on 1080p side monitors, and 61% (1568x1764) on the DualUp. It’s a big part of why this setup reduces eye strain for me.

Pros

+Lets you fine-tune scaling for sharper, more comfortable text
+Makes 1080p and DualUp-style displays feel better on macOS

Cons

-Requires some tinkering to find the best scaling for your eyes
-macOS scaling results can vary by monitor

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BetterDisplay (macOS)

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Highlights

+Lets you fine-tune scaling for sharper, more comfortable text
+Makes 1080p and DualUp-style displays feel better on macOS

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