Asus ProArt Displays Improve Compatibility with Mac Devices

Key Takeaways

1. Asus DisplayWidget Center for macOS improves compatibility between ProArt monitors and Mac devices.
2. Users can adjust monitor brightness and settings using Apple keyboard function keys without complex menus.
3. The software enhances window management, allowing keyboard shortcuts to move windows between monitors.
4. It automatically changes display modes based on the active application and includes features to prevent OLED burn-in.
5. Firmware updates will align DCI-P3 color output of ProArt monitors with MacBook displays for accurate color matching.

Until now, users trying to connect an Asus ProArt monitor to a Mac had to deal with limited compatibility. Although ProArt displays were functional with Mac devices—such as the integrated USB hub working properly—users needed third-party tools to install firmware updates or change monitor settings from their Mac.

New Software Solution

This situation has improved with the launch of the Asus DisplayWidget Center for macOS. This software allows users to modify a ProArt monitor’s brightness using the function keys on an Apple keyboard, plus it enables management of monitor settings without having to navigate the often complicated on-screen display menus.

Enhanced Features

Reports suggest that the software will also enhance window management across multiple monitors, allowing users to shift windows directly to the chosen display using keyboard shortcuts. Another impressive feature is the ability to automatically change display modes depending on the active application. Furthermore, the DisplayWidget Center includes several features designed to help prevent OLED burn-in.

Firmware Updates for ProArt Monitors

Certain ProArt monitors are also expected to receive a firmware upgrade that will allow them to align their DCI-P3 color output with the displays on MacBook Pro or MacBook Air (which start at roughly $800 on Amazon). This update will help ensure that external monitors and MacBook screens match colors accurately, eliminating the need for tedious manual adjustments.

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