M1 Firmware Update V2.03

| Test | v2.02 Result | v2.03 Result | Improvement | |------|--------------|--------------|--------------| | Cinebench R23 (Multi) | 8924 pts | 9872 pts | +10.6% | | NVMe Sequential Read | 3,100 MB/s | 3,480 MB/s | +12.2% | | USB 3.2 Gen2 Transfer (10GB file) | 8.2 sec | 7.1 sec | +15% | | Wake from Suspend (S3) | 1.9 sec | 0.8 sec | -57% | | Thermal Throttling Onset | 78°C | 84°C | +6°C headroom |

In the rare event that v2.03 causes severe issues on your hardware, a rollback is possible but not trivial. M1 chips protect against downgrades by default, but most vendors allow it via a special unlock: m1 firmware update v2.03

Access the ViewSonic Support Center and search for "M1+" to download the "M1+ Firmware Update v2.03" package. | Test | v2

Wait for the progress bar to reach 100% before the device reboots. Other Potential "M1 v2.03" References Other Potential "M1 v2

Improved handshaking with external devices via HDMI and USB-C. How to Install (USB Method)