[insertnickname]

I have an old Dell U2713HM, but text looks terrible on it when connected to my MBP. It looks fine with other computers running Windows or Linux, but not with the MBP for whatever reason. I already tried all the configuration changes suggested in various places around the Internet, but it doesn't make any difference. Is it possible it could be because I'm using a DisplayPort to USB-C adapter?

I'm looking at buying a new monitor to get past the problems with my old one. The ViewSonic VP2771, but I can't find it in stock anywhere close to me. Does anyone have a suggestion a similar product? 1440p, 27", USB-C, specifically for use with a MBP.

[spockz]

I’ve seen this with my 2410U on hdmi. It had to do with the colour being send being in ~~cymk~~ YPbPr instead of rgb which makes the display think it is acting as a TV and applies some smart stuff. This is fixable with a monitor profile but I do not have link ready.

Edit: found the link: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250732856

[insertnickname]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it a shot.

[ohm]

Take a look at this guide

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/guide-fixing-external-m...

[videlov]

You may try adjusting the font smoothing configuration in MacOS. It used to be in System Preferences > General but since the Big Sur release it has been removed from there. Setting it in the terminal seems to continue to work

defaults -currentHost write -g AppleFontSmoothing -int 0

[insertnickname]

That's one of the things I already tried.