The MacBook Pro and Pro Display XDR are capable of 500 nits sustained brightness under normal conditions.

you could also do this on Apple’s priceyPro Display XDR.

This trick won’t work with aMacBook Air,13-inch MacBook Pro, or anApple Studio Displayat present.

A MacBook Pro with How-To Geek’s website open on screen.

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In future revisions, Apple may add a display that’s capable of much higher brightness in HDR content.

You canfind out which Macyou have by clicking Apple > About This Mac.

Once enabled, BetterDisplay lives in themenu bar in the top-right cornerof the screen.

BetterDisplay for Mac

The app is free to try but only works on half of the screen until you activate your license.

A standard license costs 20 (around $21).

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Both the Pro Display XDR and compatible MacBook Pro models can reach 1600 nits brightness.