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macOS 27 just fixed the most annoying problem for third-party HDR displays

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macOS 27 Tahoe introduced a critical fix allowing third-party OLED monitors to activate HDR at the standard 2560 x 1440 resolution, a limitation previously present in macOS 26. The user reports positive picture quality on the Dell UltraSharp U3226Q, though a full hands-on review is pending. This update resolves a specific HDR scaling issue affecting many users.

Key points

• macOS 27 Tahoe enables HDR activation at the 2560 x 1440 resolution for third-party OLED monitors, a feature previously unavailable in macOS 26 Tahoe.
• Users testing the Dell UltraSharp U3226Q report impressive picture quality with HDR enabled, though a comprehensive hands-on review is scheduled for release.

Context and limitations

This update resolves a specific HDR scaling limitation for third-party monitors at 2560 x 1440. The article does not provide details on the specific technical mechanism of the fix, nor does it offer a full hands-on review of the Dell UltraSharp U3226Q.

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