The MacBook Neo has limited display scaling options when connected to a 4K display, restricting users to only 100% or 200% scaling.

Technology Consumer ElectronicsApr 21, 2026score 0.552 posts · 3 replies across 2 instances

Users report that their MacBook Neo cannot set scaled resolutions higher than 100% or 200% when connected to a 4K display, unlike their Linux laptop which works seamlessly. This highlights a potential issue with macOS display scaling capabilities.

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Parent: Consumer ElectronicsEntity: MacBook NeoImpact: negativeDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: Display scaling capabilities of the MacBook Neo

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Tried to connect my MacBook Neo to my 4K display and it turns out it's impossible to set any scaled resolution other than 100% and 200%. All other options set the actual screen resolution down to something lower. On my Linux laptop it just works

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@[email protected]

Tried to connect my MacBook Neo to my 4K display and it turns out it's impossible to set any scaled resolution other than 100% and 200%. All other options set the actual screen resolution down to something lower. On my Linux laptop it just works

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