External monitor on M1 MacBook with DisplayLink—color calibration issue

lyly1902 · 09-11-2025, 01:49 AM

Hi everyone,
I’m using a DisplayLink docking station with my M1 MacBook, and I’ve noticed that the colors on the external monitor don’t quite match those on the built-in display. Even after adjusting settings in macOS and on the monitor itself, the calibration still feels off, especially with darker tones.

Has anyone else experienced this issue when using DisplayLink on macOS? Is there a reliable way to calibrate or sync the color profiles between the MacBook screen and an external monitor connected via DisplayLink?

Pokerogue

Thanks in advance for any tips!

09-11-2025, 01:49 AM	#1
lyly1902 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2025 Posts: 1	External monitor on M1 MacBook with DisplayLink—color calibration issue Hi everyone, I’m using a DisplayLink docking station with my M1 MacBook, and I’ve noticed that the colors on the external monitor don’t quite match those on the built-in display. Even after adjusting settings in macOS and on the monitor itself, the calibration still feels off, especially with darker tones. Has anyone else experienced this issue when using DisplayLink on macOS? Is there a reliable way to calibrate or sync the color profiles between the MacBook screen and an external monitor connected via DisplayLink? Pokerogue Thanks in advance for any tips! Last edited by lyly1902; 09-17-2025 at 12:48 AM.