What can I try if software color adjustments behave incorrectly on an M5 Pro, M5 Max or MacBook Neo?

Try disabling color-table control so BetterDisplay can use a different image-adjustment method. This is a useful compatibility check when software dimming, upscaling or color changes produce unexpected results. The symptom alone does not establish a particular driver or display-identity fault.

If you run another display-adjustment app alongside BetterDisplay, avoid having both apply color-table changes to the same screen. Disable that method in one app, then check whether the intended dimming or color adjustment works consistently. Using different methods can avoid that particular conflict, but does not guarantee that every combination of display apps will work together.

For one display, open Settings > Displays > [display] > Image Adjustments and turn off Enable color table control. Leave Enable software-based video adjustments and Enable compositor filter layer on, then check Current method and test the adjustment again.

To disable color-table control for all displays, use Settings > Displays > Overview > Software XDR/HDR Upscaling and Dimming and turn off Allow color table control (turn this off for compatibility mode). The app can use overlay-based methods where supported. Their processing cost and capture behavior can differ from color-table adjustments.

On a compatible built-in XDR display, Brightness Upscaling (Direct) is another option for extra brightness. It requires Pro and supported direct brightness control. It is separate from software color adjustments. Use BetterDisplay's own slider or configured brightness shortcuts, since native macOS brightness actions do not provide the same direct-upscaling behavior. See direct brightness settings and brightness-key troubleshooting.

Retest the operation that caused the problem, including sleep and wake if relevant. If it persists, record the active method and the affected displays rather than assuming every color problem has the same cause. See Image Adjustments for the available methods and their requirements.