BetterDisplay vs Dell Command | Update

BetterDisplay is a macOS app for managing display brightness, resolution, color, and connections. It can provide flexible HiDPI scaling for internal and natively connected external displays, and create virtual screens with different aspect ratios and resolutions. XDR and HDR brightness upscaling is available, though support depends on the Mac and display. Picture in Picture windows can show physical displays or virtual screens, and the app can capture selected windows or groups. Compatible connections support DDC hardware control and HDMI-CEC; network control is listed for LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Philips Android TV, and Yamaha AVR. Automation options include macOS Shortcuts, command-line access, custom URLs, HTTP, notifications, and scripts. The app is free for non-business users after the 14-day trial, but Pro features require a license. BetterDisplay Pro costs $21.99, paid once for a perpetual license for covered versions and includes at least one year of updates. Businesses need a Pro license after the trial even for free functionality. Compatibility varies with the Mac, macOS version, display, and connection.

Dell Command | Update is a free standalone utility for Dell commercial client computers. It simplifies BIOS, firmware, driver, and application updates, identifying required packages from the computer identity. After the operating system and network drivers are installed, it can install additional drivers. Its interface identifies, applies, and schedules updates, while a command-line interface supports automated installations. Administrators can set download and storage locations, filters, schedules, internet proxy settings, import or export settings, and driver-library locations. Advanced Driver Restore is listed for Windows reinstallation. Version 5.1 and later supports Intel and ARM architectures, with separate releases for Intel or AMD computers and ARM computers. Dell lists Windows 10 and Windows 11 support, including UWP support for Windows 10 build 14393 or later. Version 5.7.2 requires .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0 version 10.0.8 or later. Dell warns of a service-corruption issue when that version is manually installed alongside Dell Client Device Manager 1.1.