Why doesn't the number match Apple's specs?

Mac screens are often set to a scaled resolution. macOS then draws at one size and fits it to the panel, so the browser reports the scaled setting, not the panel.

What does 2x or Retina mean?

Each point on screen is drawn with two pixels across and two down. A 1512 × 982 looks-like size at 2x renders 3024 × 1964 pixels.

Which resolution should I use for a wallpaper?

The native resolution of the screen. It stays sharp whichever scaled setting you choose later.

What's my screen resolution?

Your browser reports the screen this page is open on. Here's what it says, and what it means for wallpapers.

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That doesn't match a Mac's native resolution, so this is a scaled setting or a non-Apple display.

On several displays, drag this window to the one you want and the numbers update. Current Macs: MacBook Air 13″ 2560 × 1664, MacBook Air 15″ 2880 × 1864, MacBook Pro 14″ 3024 × 1964, MacBook Pro 16″ 3456 × 2234.

How do I find my Mac's screen resolution?

Open System Settings → Displays to see the resolution macOS is set to. This page reads the same thing from your browser: the size macOS lays things out at, times the pixel density, gives the pixels it draws. A wallpaper looks sharpest at the screen's native resolution, listed below for every Mac.

What the screen resolution checker does

Looks like: The size macOS lays the screen out at, the number shown in System Settings → Displays.
Pixel density: How many screen pixels make one point. Retina Macs use 2.
Rendered pixels: Looks-like size times the density. This is the size to make a wallpaper for that setting.
Native: The panel's physical pixels. Scaled settings render at a different size and macOS fits it to the panel.
Privacy: Read by your browser on this page. Nothing is stored or sent.

How to use it

1
Open this page on the Mac. Use the screen you want to check. On several displays, drag the window there and reload.
2
Read the numbers. Looks like, density and rendered pixels update as you move or resize between screens.
3
Compare with native. If rendered pixels match a row in the table, the screen is at its default setting.
4
Size your wallpaper. Make wallpapers at the native resolution so they stay sharp in any setting.

Native resolution of every Mac

Native resolution of every Mac, from Apple's tech specs
Display	Screen	Native resolution	Pixels per inch
MacBook Air 13-inch (M5)	13.6-inch	2560 × 1664	224
MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)	15.3-inch	2880 × 1864	224
MacBook Air (M1, 2020)	13.3-inch	2560 × 1600	227
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)	14.2-inch	3024 × 1964	254
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro / M5 Max)	16.2-inch	3456 × 2234	254
MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022)	13.3-inch	2560 × 1600	227
MacBook Neo (13-inch)	13-inch	2408 × 1506	219
iMac 24-inch (M4)	23.5-inch	4480 × 2520	218
Studio Display	27-inch	5120 × 2880	218
Studio Display XDR	27-inch	5120 × 2880	218
Pro Display XDR	32-inch	6016 × 3384	218

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Sources

MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) tech specs, Apple, accessed 27 October 2026
MacBook Air (M1, 2020) tech specs, Apple, accessed 27 October 2026
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro / M5 Max) tech specs, Apple, accessed 27 October 2026
MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022) tech specs, Apple, accessed 27 October 2026
MacBook Neo (13-inch) tech specs, Apple, accessed 27 October 2026
iMac 24-inch (M4) tech specs, Apple, accessed 27 October 2026
Studio Display tech specs, Apple, accessed 27 October 2026
Studio Display XDR tech specs, Apple, accessed 27 October 2026
Pro Display XDR tech specs, Apple, accessed 27 October 2026