@@ilyavolkov2556 no no i wasnt saying it to you lololol i was saying it to others that the simple answer is that dont do any unnecessary tweakings that would do more harm than good and trust apple
My 16" pro stays connected to power 99% of the time. It's two years old today, and the battery is still Normal and the cycle count is ... 71. Apple's software does an excellent job managing the health of the battery for you, so stop overthinking it!
That's the point, smart guy; It's cycling the battery that damages it and shortens it's life. Apple's battery management takes care of that for you. So you can just leave it plugged in and stop worrying about it.
What problem, exactly? Apple's diagnostics say it still has 100% of its battery capacity after two years. Basically if you can have your machine plugged in, you should. Then your battery is always fresh when you need it. And that's exactly the point of this video. You don't have to believe it, I guess. You have every right to be wrong. ;)
I always left my MacBook Pro Late 2014 plugged in. Recently took it to the Apple Store to trade it in and the battery was at 97% healthy. Not bad for an 8 year old laptop!
As a chemist, the best is not exactly to keep it between 20-80% but to keep it as close to 50% as possible (50% is actually at what most devices are when bought) which is chemical equilibrium. Now, most of the batteries are lying to you and 0% and 100% are not actual levels of the battery especially at the end when the % last longer. If you are plugged in at 100% and all the power you are using is from the charger, theorically, you are completely bypassing the battery. What causes most damage is to go from 0 to 100 with fast charging, which causes rapid chemical reaction, which increases the probability of charging defects : crystals form back and forth when charging and when pushed too much too quickly, defects form and the battery crystals are never back to where they were orginally, neatly organized (some are unacessible etc.). Also know that a lot of technologies try to prevent this from happening to control and channel the reaction, so sometimes the charging for 0-9% does negligeable damage to the battery.
The chemist in you unfortunately does not understand electronics, if the battery is always plugged in charging, the laptop would run on ac power & it might take days to complete a full cycle of charge and discharge. This definitely would degrade the health of the battery but for sure not as much as charging & discharging up to 20% or completely every single day. The lower the utilization of charge-discharge cycles, the better battery will be 🎉
@@farzandfz1481 This is still not good for the battery. Keeping it pinned at 100% the whole time is very bad for the battery, doing it constantly with mine killed it over a couple years. There are apps (at least for Mac like AlDente) that can hold your charge level at 50% and switch to AC, shocked they weren't mentioned in the video as that is the best thing you can do for battery health.
My MacBook (late 2009), still has 82% Battery Health with the first Battery and about 1.070 cycles. 11 years daily abuse is what caused these high cycles. I still can work for 4 hours without charging the MacBook. Next week will arrive the M1 MacBook Pro :)
@Kristián Mikulka Bro I'm in heavy confusion, I've got two options, Macbook air 512GB OR Macbook Pro 256 GB. Will the external SSD (Samsung T5) work smoothly with the 256GB macbook pro if I go for the pro 256GB? I will definitely love to go with the pro if storage isn't a issue. I'm a student, want this for casual purpose, Netflix and chill and all. Kindly reply!
He put all the Mac laptop 💻 lovers clear l,m one that understand & understood it seem that the english from england are not with rodeo meanwhile the usa american always with bullshit & talking a lot without sense to longer the videos & views!
I got good advice from my last IT team when working at a digital marketing company and they told me to always work with your computer plugged in so you don't waste the cycles of the battery. I corroborated that statement with a computer engineer and got the same advice. Great video!
This is basically the only answer for work computers. If you are working on it all day, you'll can rack up 2-3 charge cycles a day depending on what you are doing, and your battery would be dead in 1-2 years. All my co-workers got new work laptops when the pandemic started, and those that work with them unplugged all have dead batteries. Some power hungry apps like video conferencing will almost blow an entire charge cycle in one meeting. The M1 Macs can potentially change things given their efficiency (a charge cycle can last the entire day, so 1000 charge cycles can easily last you four years if you take out the weekends/holidays). But previous laptops can go through 1000 charge cycles in a year just by using it through the standard work day.
@@LittleMissEden100 If you use your computer several hours a day (i.e. a work computer or you are a enthusiast or gamer), definitely leave it plugged in or you'll go through charge cycles really quickly. If you are a light user (i.e. 1 hour a day), there is a lot of argument about what is best. But in my opinion, it doesn't matter too much because the battery should last the lifetime of the laptop for light users simply due to them not using it too much.
When I bought my M1 MacBook I used to get like 3 to 4 days of battery, that was impressive, now after two years of daily use my battery is at 90% with 210 cycles, I don't think its gonna last so long as I was expecting bc as i've seen i've been doing everything wrong, thanks for that video! The idea of using it all the time plugged-in usually traumatised me, I thought It could damage the battery by constantly trying to put charge on it or overcharging :/
After watching this video, my knowledge of maintaining battery health was clearly outdated as I used to discharge the battery to zero on a monthly basis. However still experienced early degradation of the overall battery health and didn't understand why. Thanks for taking the time to do this video, I almost bought the lifetime version of AlDente and this saved me from that. Thanks again for taking the time, appreciated!
Awesome explanation pal , doing a phd at energy storage of EV’s at this point and I couldn’t agree with you more. I would like to add 2 more things : Keeping the battery low will allow lithium deposits at the anode leading to capacity reduction . Also the electrolyte and seperator can be damaged due to extensive heat , which as you correctly said is the main problem. For the cycles , research is starting to believe that they are not so important as it seems that 1 discharge from 100 to 1% and recharge (thus 1 charge cycle) is not equal to 2 charges of 50% individually. There is a research paper that we completed on a macbook after 6 months of data monitoring if anyone is interested
I remember seeing a chart somewhere that shows how the life cycle increases as you lower you max charge from 100% to 90% to 80%, etc. What was really interesting was that as you go lower from 100% charge the life cycle increases Exponentially. So 100% would do 500cycles. 90% would give u 1000 cycles, 80% would give you 5000 cycles. 70% 20000 cycles. Just an analogy. I think it just supports what you're saying about how 1 cycle isn't always 1 cycle. Going from 100% to 0% is worse than going 75% to 50% four times.
@@keokio7 but the new os calculates the cycle in different way... It calculates absolute 100. Meaning if your laptop is at 100% you use it till 75% then charge it again till 75% and then again use 25% 1 cycle would be counted.. this algorithm animation is already there on apple website. P.S.I think apple has played shady with charge cycle algorithm so customers would potentially change batteries earlier than required.
as an EE, I can say that the charger you use is unlikely going to affect your battery health because of the nature of modern battery charging ICs. Still, a good reason to go with Apple branded and other reputable names is the safety factor; they generally go above and beyond for the safety of their products.
hi there, as an EEE, ı want to add a few words. the systematic issue is ther was there is not stematic system on Apple's products. As an example; until 14th gen iphones there were not charge issues caused by the adapters btw. when they have turned to the type c charging port,it blowed. The IC inside of the first gen type iphones all have the same issue " over voltage" .3th party low quality charger's voltage fluctuation is around 0.2-0.3 V on top but the grounding line is burning down 'cause of the adapter. But when u charge your 200$ android phonewith them, it works totally well. I am not saying that apple products are in low quality.. no no opposite, they are pretty quality products with well engineered. The engineering behind of the grounding line that 0.2v diff had burst out is genious work. Third party charger rumors and realities gives the apple products owners an anxiety that makes them paying 20bucks more for apple's charger. Geniously.
Another useful video. My MacBook Air is now 9½ years old, and the battery still gives over 2 hours use away from mains power. The [original] battery has now done 732 cycles. Mostly, it is kept plugged in when I am using it at home, but I always unplug it at night (on sleep, not shut down) and the usable battery life doesn't seen to be changing. Thanks.
I’ve been telling this to every person I know for years, only some believe me and/or have the patience of protecting the batteries in their lives (phone, watch, laptop etc.) I’m so happy someone else shares my views
guys i am student and its been 1 and 1/2 years on macbook air 2017 model and my cycle count is 416 what should i do? please let me know. Should i keep it charged 100% all the time so the battery cycle doesn't count??
NEVER use a third party when it comes to chargers. a few years ago I bought a third-party charger that wasn't cheap (60$), My battery got burnt in the same week. I got charged 1000$ to change it at apple.
I don't know what you did for that to happen, I suggest to use small power bricks when travelling (like Ankers), IF you need to travel. If not, just use the charger that was included with your laptop.
@@bobchen8191 if you're not going to use your Apple charger, why have it in the first place then? If you are using it, but only for home use because of risk of losing it, I guess that sort of makes sense, but personally, I'd just use the better charger whenever.
Finally, a beautiful, clean, well thought-out, well scripted video that is extremely helpful even for those people who don't own a MacBook (such as myself).
Mate, this is the best video that I have ever watched that explains how battery’s works in Apple laptops. This is really helpful. Thanks for uploading this mate, all the best…
My battery is in need of service and it hasn't even be 3 years. Apple is evil and designs the Mac so that if you use non apple chargers it'll destroy your mac. They even made the UI so much worse its harder to find out whats exactly wrong
For those wondering, one battery cycle is defined as 100% of discharge and charging it back up. If you discharge your battery from 100 to 50% and then charge it back up to 100 twice, that‘s one cycle. Going from 100 to 0 and then NOT charging it back up equals a half cycle.
0:01 "...or intend to own a MacBook at any point in the future" Yeah.. Tbh, I've been watching your videos for about six months rn, without even owning a MacBook yet. I'm planning on buying it next year when going to university, but all your vids are just making me more and more hyped for it haha. Keep making this content! Love it!
Just read your post, excellent, Thank you. Easy to watch as the pace is Perfect, I hate reviewers who go very slowly and keep repeating the same thing, or demonstrating every last second of the demonstration. Well done, I’ve subscribed to you now.
My experience with late 2018 MBA i5 Intel chip also shows that using it not daily and at home, w/ third part ventilation pad under it on, and always plug-in outlet - keeps until 2024 the battery reported Normal and 112 battery cycles for 5 years and running. Since March I’ll operate my new/used M2 chip MBA also the same way and not worry about the charging.
Thanks a lot for this informative video. It seriously made me stop overthinking about keeping my mac connected while using it. I just got a new M1 MacBook Air three days ago and I wanted to know how to preserve the battery life as long/healthy as possible. You make awesome videos and your voice is pleasant to listen to. Good job and I can't wait for more videos like this one. Cheers mate!
@@uthoob0_0 My cycle count is 29. I work almost always with the charger and not so much on the battery. I use it with the battery only once in a while so I keep the battery moving. I cannot tell how much the battery last because that depends on the use that day but for sure I could work for more than 8 hours. Again, it all depends on the workflow. As for the battery health, the Maximum Capacity at the moment is 94% after 6 months (I bought it in May). Why? how's yours? Is there something wrong?
@@alejandromt306 thx for replying and no I just bought mine a week ago just wanted to know your experience using this practice and is it normal that your battery capacity has reduced significantly in only 6 months of usage
@@uthoob0_0 Well, I have had many calls with Apple over that issue. They have no idea since it seems weird that almost every 2 weeks 1% goes down from the Max Capacity. They want me to factory reset the Macbook and monitor it from there but it's the only computer I have so I cannot do that for the moment. Their most "coherent" answer has been that since it's the first generation of M1 chips, they are still learning from it but that indeed it's weird that the Max capacity lowers like that. However, some other clerks from Apple themselves, have told me that this is normal since Batteries are consumables. In any case, I always call the Helpdesk of Apple. As far as keeping it connected to the charger all the time, they all agree that this is not a problem since after it's charged 100%, the charge bypasses the battery and works only on the charger (just keep in mind to use it once in a while only with battery to preserver its life). Let me know...
TL DW: common sense, e.g. avoid high heat environments and uneven surfaces, and 3rd party chargers. Don't worry about optimising battery charging, MacOS does it good enough and you should have more important things to focus on in life: your goals, hobbies, and loved ones.
Just got a MacBook Air M1 and I was a little worried about the battery. I want it to last as much as possible as I'm 15 and I had to work quite hard to get it. Anyway I'll let MacOS do the heavy lifting for me. Great video!
Basically, start charging at 25% and stop charging at 75%, try to charge it up to 90% before you go to bed, unplug it and you will have between 85-90% battery in the morning :).
@Kristián Mikulka Bro I'm in heavy confusion, I've got two options, Macbook air 512GB OR Macbook Pro 256 GB. Will the external SSD (Samsung T5) work smoothly with the 256GB macbook pro if I go for the pro 256GB? I will definitely love to go with the pro if storage isn't a issue. I'm a student, want this for casual purpose, Netflix and chill and all. Kindly reply!
@@RajbirDatta go for the macbook air! for student work and casual everyday use it's perfect. if you 100% need the extra storage go for the 512gb. check that for yourself with your current system and make your decision. also yes an external ssd would work fine without issues on your air or pro but you will have to carry that around (and you would have less read/write speeds than the macbook drive if you care about speeds) so going for the larger disk space would be ideal for you. if you care about speeds you should invest in a nvme enclosure! they are inexpensive and you can easily swap drives if you need to!
My mid-2015 is on battery #3. To be fair I put the first one through a lot of cycles before it died. Probably the same with the second which was just from Amazon. Ran just as well as Apple's at first, but died after a year. Now it has an eBay special. Runs great at the moment lets see how long it lasts.
I have a 2017 MBP 13. I used it at a desk plugged in constantly from day one. Long story short, I had to get the battery replaced last fall because it started swelling. I’m not sure if it was a defective battery or the fact I left it plugged in, but definitely wanted to share that horror story. Great video btw.. New sub.
never drained the battery from time to time? Like once or twice in a month? How many cycles you had in that? I also leave it on plug while using cause no battery can last while working on photoshop or doing 3D. I do leave it unplugged once a while when I go out or when I am not in front of the computer for a longer period, like it's in sleep mode. after 4 years I still had 92 percent health shown in Coconut Battery app.
When I took the battery in, I had 66 cycles. The only time I’d take it off the charger was if I had to take it with me. Now that I’ve replaced the battery, I use my Mac a lot differently now. Side note, the health was at 90% when I took it in for repairs.
My i5 early 2015 Air lasted 8 years plugged in constantly. The SSD gave out before the batteries, although 2 of them were particularly bloated and battery health was at about 64% by the end.
Great content as usual! This answered a lot of questions I had for a long while. Really appreciate the effort put into this, especially the reference citations and summaries!
Dude I remember the past year you sharing the first videos of macbook m1. You were like a tiny channel. Now you're getting bigger and bigger. Happy to see you made it.
I love your videos man, you’re always straight to the point and you know your stuff. I just got a MacBook a couple days ago and you have helped me immensely. Thank you!
The tips are great and helpful and really cleared my mind from all the random tips I found on the internet. Another Ultimate Ipad Battery Guide would be much appreciated and helpful too.
My MacBook Pro 16" had about 4 hours of battery life. After discharging and recharging the laptop completely three times, my battery life went up to over 9 hours. That is my real world experience. I mostly use my laptop connected to a dock and usually in Windows BootCamp. In this situation MacOS and the firmware didn't get the battery calibrated at any time for about 9 months. Many people have exactly the same experience with the MacBook Pro 16" getting far less battery life than expected. I would recommend that everyone do a complete battery charge, discharge cycle at last once if they are not getting their expected battery life in MacOS. This will ensure the firmware and software can both test the actual capabilities of the battery and calibrate their routines to those capabilities. Apple as done a great job with battery management, but there are still few flaws in the system. I suspect that for a while, or even today, Apple didn't calibrate the batteries during manufacture to save time and improve battery longevity, in the expectation that the firmware and OS would do the calibration. For some use cases, such as those using a laptop as a desktop or using BootCamp frequently, this didn't work and the reported battery capacity was far below the actual battery capacity.
I know I am late but quick question my macbook pro 2016 barely get 3-4 hours should I try to let the battery drain to 15% and recharge see if that gets me more life by the way my cycles are 271 and the health of the battery is normal .
@@osaidmatkaloon3849 It wouldn't hurt, but the complete cycle is: 1. Charge full, 100% and leave on the charger at full for at least 2 hours. 2. Drain completely till the laptop shuts off. 3. Leave for five hours shut off. Then plug in and recharge. This goes from completely charged to completely discharged and calibrates the system. OTOH, 2016 is getting old. If you've never had problems before then probably the battery is just getting old. 3-4 hours isn't too bad for an old battery, depending on what you are doing. If you want long battery life, get the M based laptops.
@@logaandm thank you will try that I actually charged my mac to 100 and I let it drain its at 68 rn but I put it to sleep shall I leave it on till fully depleted of battery all night?
@@osaidmatkaloon3849 Charge to 100% and keep on charging for two more hours. Unplug it and keep using it. Do not let it sleep, do not turn it off. Let the battery drain completely. After it has drained wait five more hours before charging. You can speed up this part by turning the brightness up to max. I loop a video playing in VLC over night. It will keep on playing and drain the battery and the laptop will not sleep. All told, it takes about 15-20 hours to do with with a healthy battery. This is how battery calibration use to work. For newer MacBooks this is not suppose to be necessary. This does not rejuvenate a battery. It only helps to make sure your battery is being used to it's full potential.
More manufacturers need to do what Sony does with their phones. They have a battery care feature that lets you stop the phone from charging when it hits 80% and then switches to mains to power the phone. It also switches to mains power whenever you have a game running, so as to reduce heat as well.
Nice video. One thing I can see from reading the comments is that many of us are still not on clear on which one has more impact on reducing the maH of battery. Number of charge cycles or keeping it charged all the time?
6 months leaving my 16 inch m1 pro plugged in 24/7 and in case closed clamshell mode. Battery 100% , 16 cycles . No issues , audio is good even in clamshell mode
@@NitinPal101 not sure if you are selling these products , but istats had the exact same cycles , health, condition as cycle count, condition, and maximum capacity as apples battery info. Whats your point ?. Uninstalled istats, to much junk , not needed
@@aidenf1795 I'm not sure what you mean about "the start bad", but it was impressive for me, I've been using my M1 air for 2 months now. I don't think I've charged the battery more than 10 times.
@@noblesse4728 I've just had a mac air, and the battery doesn't seem to be thay good, I've used it a total of 10.5 hours since getting it but I've had to charge it to 100% once and now I'm on 28%. It came with 80% in it aswell
@@aidenf1795 It Could be a couple of reasons, either you are using heavy applications or got a faulty battery. I'm using it for youtube, daily browsing, offices, and occasionally zoom / Google meeting. So in my case, the battery is drained at a slower rate.
I think if you are going to keep it plugged in, might as well install Al dente to keep it at an optimal battery level for that, for example at 60% instead of 100%
the video uploader says he doesn't trust 3rd party apps and would better rely on macOS battery optimization. its his choice (he also said he is open to have his opinion changed), but it is also my choice to use Al Dente. i keep mine plugged all the time during use, set at 65%. my Cycle count? 1.
@@jtdcjtdc I'm a windows users, but I too limit the battery's charge with the laptops I use. There are various programs (ie Dell power manager) that can limit the charge to a pre-set value (ie for my work laptop, I set the charge limit to 55% as my laptop is plugged into a hub for 8 hours per day).
I think this just became my favorite channel about apple products. I now feel confident in my understanding about how to use my new MacBook and how to best preserve its battery life. thank you!
This was the only video that I thought was an enough resource. Just watched it and made the decision. Accurate and clear information is something quite rare in 21st century so thanks for the amazing job.
More good advice easily summarized as "it depends." You mention "modern Macs" and I think that lets me out. Mine is a 13" MacBook Pro (mid 2012) that I upgraded to an SSD last summer after Mojave strongly insisted it refused to work well with an internal spinning hard drive. I also replaced the Superdrive that had stopped working properly and I replaced the battery that reported "service required." When I first got this Mac, 'battery conditioning' was the norm, but I have been using the utility program Fruit Juice which monitors my battery health and reminds me to unplug each day and let it run down to about 15%. Doing this doesn't interfere with my work at all. I'm looking to unplugging this from the desk and replacing it with a Mac mini which I won't have to worry about keeping plugged in all the time.
Interesting video. I usually keep my MacBook (2017) plugged in. I have had mixed experiences with the battery health system. It often says it won't charge to save the battery, but then refuses to charge all the way to zero and the computer simply cuts out. It then is a pain to try and get the battery to recharge. So, now I tend to leave it plugged in and use mains electricity as much as possible.
I have a 2010 16" MBP with the original battery, that still works. I use the machine mostly at home, so it's left plugged in most of the time, only 800 cycles. No bulging either. Two keyboards, replaced the charging cable, replaced the HD and upgraded the memory... same battery.
I would still think about replacing it, you really dont want a huge 70Wh battery to burn off in your house! My 2010 15" (a 16" doesnt exist in 2010 models, 13, 15 and 17) battery lasted for 4 years, but i heavily abused it in school and had over 1000 cycles on it, but it was close at blowing up the trackpad.
Thanks a lot for this video man! Just got a M1 MacBook Air and I plan on keeping it for the rest of HS and throughout college so I gotta make sure I maintain the battery health!
The reason why I like macbooks over all other laptop brands is that it depreciates much slower, so I can use it with less care and not worry about its future performance. I don't want to worry about when to plug and when to unplug. To me this "convenience" is the vp that only apple offers up until now. It is much easier to use your laptop without considering the battery and change the battery after 5 years.
“Unless inside ambient temperatures are insanely hot, like 35-40 degrees Celsius, you will probably be fine” Me: Starts sweating both in worry for my laptop battery, and because it is really hot and I don’t have an AC unit.
By far the best review abt Mac battery ‘s health Hats off man , i was confused coz there ar other videos saying tht we shouldnt keep it plugged in , but end of the day it solely rely on us hw we using it , so just stop babysit the battery and enjoy the great tech in Apple’s battery
@@KristianMikulka Bro I'm in heavy confusion, I've got two options, Macbook air 512GB OR Macbook Pro 256 GB. Will the external SSD (Samsung T5) work smoothly with the 256GB macbook pro if I go for the pro 256GB? I will definitely love to go with the pro if storage isn't a issue. I'm a student, want this for casual purpose, Netflix and chill and all. Kindly reply!
I'd love a MacOS feature which lets you control how far the Mac is being charged - I know, the "intelligent charging" is kinda helpful but it tries to figure it out itself which doesn't really work for me
@@_MicraN_ I was wondering about this as the best solution. With the battery life being so good, it makes sense to limit charge to 50% and then you can have it for 7/8 hours off charge.
See how far we come... before M1 Chip: "where can I charge my device... need it now! Every time possible." After: "my MacBook have so much runtime, so when should I plug in..."
I’ve always had the same question that no one ever really answered. What should I do the first time I use it outta the box? Let it automatically turn off by discharging? Or immediately charge it outta the box? Or use it a while to a lower percentage and then charge it? Thank u
Immediately charge it to 100% and try to not let it drain to lower than 30% from then on. Always plug it in if you can while you use it. It's even better to not charge it over 80% but I guess it's not worth the hassle.
@@zaxele I’m pretty sure the theory of not charging a battery above 80% has been debunked numerous times…especially when it comes to Apple’s batteries.
Thanks for explaining everything in such a way that is easy for us to understand! Please make a video on how to maximize battery life too. That would be great to watch and know!
I work from home. I keep mine plugged in 100% of the time. Low power mode is enabled on battery but not on power. Also, it would be unprofessional to be disconnected from a customer because the battery went flat. If it goes flat, Mac won’t let me turn it back on straight away after it goes flat. Just change your battery when it starts to degrade. They’re not that expensive. My 2018 MacBook Pro is on its 3rd battery and I push it really hard. So hard it needs cooling from a cooling pad 2 to 3 times a day. Runs great!
I plugged my 13” MBP (2018) for basically all of 2020 and it went from 97% battery capacity at start of 2020 to 76% battery capacity at the start of 2021. And only now does the ‘stop at 80%’ charging kick in.
Personal anecdote: I purchased a MBP 17” in 2008 - I used it every day for work (graphics, illustration & advertising) - I worked remotely & lived all over the country - in 2015 I swapped out the drive for an SSD drive (did it myself) & kept using it - I used it until 2023 & abandoned it when I moved from US to SE Asia & wanted to get a smaller, lighter, laptop - Point is: during those 15 years of hard use, twelve+ hours/day, every day for fifteen years… it had the same battery!
Hi, I have just bought a macbook air M1 16gb ram with 256 SSD. The reason I bought mac for ios development. Your videos are very helpful while setting up M1 macbook air.
I have a 13” MacBook Pro early 2015 and it still works great! I mean it still shows the condition to be normal, even after 1892 charge cycles, but yeah I have noticed the drop in it’s total runtime
Great video. Personally when I’m home and I can plug to charger I do keep it on charge. So far my cycle count is 200 in 3.5 years. But the important part is use your laptop, once battery is old replace it. Cheers
Great video! I use AlDente as I leave my Mac plugged in almost all the time at my desk. The main positive I have noticed is that the fan noise is greatly reduced by not allowing the battery over 80% when doing high intensity tasks (I do put it through quite a lot). So whilst I understand wanting to steer clear of 3rd party apps, AlDente definitely has use for some at least. Just wish apple would natively allow for limiting battery charge...
Your MBP13” M1 was at 84 charge cycles with 100% battery capacity. My M1 is currently at 53 charge cycles with 92% capacity. I’ve always left smart charging enabled and I use a quality Satechi 75w charger. I contacted Apple about my battery drain but they said it was “normal”.
24 cycles and 94% ... That is definitely not normal ... :-( I barely used it on the go and kept it plugged to the charger. And it was barely "charging" :I
UPDATE (May 2022): Battery life is very much preserved! I will continue plugging my Macbook for as long as an outlet is available!💯 Good tip! I just bought a new MacBook Air and while I’m very impressed with the battery life now, I keep wondering if my charging habits will affect the longevity of the battery. I mostly use it on my desk so I'll just keep it plugged in while on my desk and unplug when not using it
Literally could not find that many ‘good’ videos on what to do about my Mac Battery…. But helped me ease my mind about it after 219 cycles. Still Normal though. Thanks SO MUCH
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Hey my mac m1 is at 90-91% battery health after only 115 charges is this normal?
The Simple Answer
1. Don't be a Jerk.
2. Just Let Apple do their thing, they know their shit.
It will work for 5yrs easy
@@samps8825 umm how am i being a jerk. i was just asking a question. cause i am concerned.
@@ilyavolkov2556 no no i wasnt saying it to you lololol i was saying it to others that the simple answer is that dont do any unnecessary tweakings that would do more harm than good and trust apple
@@samps8825 oh makes sense lmfao
My 16" pro stays connected to power 99% of the time. It's two years old today, and the battery is still Normal and the cycle count is ... 71. Apple's software does an excellent job managing the health of the battery for you, so stop overthinking it!
Bruh, your cycle count is low coz u keep it at a 100 all the time sooo
That's the point, smart guy; It's cycling the battery that damages it and shortens it's life. Apple's battery management takes care of that for you. So you can just leave it plugged in and stop worrying about it.
@@RobStevens64 yea. Uhmm. One way to it. But also. Keeping the battery without use and idle also kinda do be a prblm. Idk
What problem, exactly? Apple's diagnostics say it still has 100% of its battery capacity after two years. Basically if you can have your machine plugged in, you should. Then your battery is always fresh when you need it. And that's exactly the point of this video. You don't have to believe it, I guess. You have every right to be wrong. ;)
Same on my mcbook pro 17inch 2009....i was doing the same and battery health is excellent
I always left my MacBook Pro Late 2014 plugged in. Recently took it to the Apple Store to trade it in and the battery was at 97% healthy. Not bad for an 8 year old laptop!
I'm scared of doing that with my new macbook m1
I've got 1600+ cycles on my 4yr old mb pro 2017 with battery health at around 65-67%. Feels bad.
@@nixt1247 how did you check your battery health percentage? For some reason it's not showing the percentage on mine when I click Battery Health
@@kabirsinghahuja6031 coconut mac app
mid 2014 here, 2463 cycles. It's begging for service :(
As a chemist, the best is not exactly to keep it between 20-80% but to keep it as close to 50% as possible (50% is actually at what most devices are when bought) which is chemical equilibrium. Now, most of the batteries are lying to you and 0% and 100% are not actual levels of the battery especially at the end when the % last longer. If you are plugged in at 100% and all the power you are using is from the charger, theorically, you are completely bypassing the battery. What causes most damage is to go from 0 to 100 with fast charging, which causes rapid chemical reaction, which increases the probability of charging defects : crystals form back and forth when charging and when pushed too much too quickly, defects form and the battery crystals are never back to where they were orginally, neatly organized (some are unacessible etc.). Also know that a lot of technologies try to prevent this from happening to control and channel the reaction, so sometimes the charging for 0-9% does negligeable damage to the battery.
Is it same for work? How do you maintan battery health during long work hours?
Thank you 🙏
So keeping ipad plugged in during work is good for battery health?
The chemist in you unfortunately does not understand electronics, if the battery is always plugged in charging, the laptop would run on ac power & it might take days to complete a full cycle of charge and discharge. This definitely would degrade the health of the battery but for sure not as much as charging & discharging up to 20% or completely every single day. The lower the utilization of charge-discharge cycles, the better battery will be 🎉
@@farzandfz1481 This is still not good for the battery. Keeping it pinned at 100% the whole time is very bad for the battery, doing it constantly with mine killed it over a couple years. There are apps (at least for Mac like AlDente) that can hold your charge level at 50% and switch to AC, shocked they weren't mentioned in the video as that is the best thing you can do for battery health.
My MacBook (late 2009), still has 82% Battery Health with the first Battery and about 1.070 cycles. 11 years daily abuse is what caused these high cycles. I still can work for 4 hours without charging the MacBook. Next week will arrive the M1 MacBook Pro :)
what’s your battery health on your m1 now?
Its around 94%, still working about 10 Hours on Battery.
Being someone who transitioned from windows to mac, this video is so detailed! Thank you man
This is the content creator we want. quality, straight to the point, with valid sources and great flow. Congratulations mate!
yeaaa agreed!
totally agreed
Indeed
@Kristián Mikulka Bro I'm in heavy confusion,
I've got two options,
Macbook air 512GB OR Macbook Pro 256 GB.
Will the external SSD (Samsung T5) work smoothly with the 256GB macbook pro if I go for the pro 256GB?
I will definitely love to go with the pro if storage isn't a issue.
I'm a student, want this for casual purpose, Netflix and chill and all.
Kindly reply!
He put all the Mac laptop 💻 lovers clear l,m one that understand & understood it seem that the english from england are not with rodeo meanwhile the usa american always with bullshit & talking a lot without sense to longer the videos & views!
Okay, I found out your channel randomly by YT's algorithm..but I am not disappointed whatsoever.
Damn bron looking LeBeautiful
I got good advice from my last IT team when working at a digital marketing company and they told me to always work with your computer plugged in so you don't waste the cycles of the battery. I corroborated that statement with a computer engineer and got the same advice. Great video!
Um would that really not waste cycles of the battery.
Sorry, but that's bullshit. In this way battery will be dead in max 3-3.5 years, cause it's not utilized, thus longevity drops and kills the battery.
This is basically the only answer for work computers. If you are working on it all day, you'll can rack up 2-3 charge cycles a day depending on what you are doing, and your battery would be dead in 1-2 years. All my co-workers got new work laptops when the pandemic started, and those that work with them unplugged all have dead batteries. Some power hungry apps like video conferencing will almost blow an entire charge cycle in one meeting. The M1 Macs can potentially change things given their efficiency (a charge cycle can last the entire day, so 1000 charge cycles can easily last you four years if you take out the weekends/holidays). But previous laptops can go through 1000 charge cycles in a year just by using it through the standard work day.
@@tonyng9 wait so whats the final advice Im confused?.. should I plug it in in use or not? I charge it from 20 to 80% and it counted it as 1 cycle :(
@@LittleMissEden100 If you use your computer several hours a day (i.e. a work computer or you are a enthusiast or gamer), definitely leave it plugged in or you'll go through charge cycles really quickly. If you are a light user (i.e. 1 hour a day), there is a lot of argument about what is best. But in my opinion, it doesn't matter too much because the battery should last the lifetime of the laptop for light users simply due to them not using it too much.
When I bought my M1 MacBook I used to get like 3 to 4 days of battery, that was impressive, now after two years of daily use my battery is at 90% with 210 cycles, I don't think its gonna last so long as I was expecting bc as i've seen i've been doing everything wrong, thanks for that video! The idea of using it all the time plugged-in usually traumatised me, I thought It could damage the battery by constantly trying to put charge on it or overcharging :/
After watching this video, my knowledge of maintaining battery health was clearly outdated as I used to discharge the battery to zero on a monthly basis. However still experienced early degradation of the overall battery health and didn't understand why. Thanks for taking the time to do this video, I almost bought the lifetime version of AlDente and this saved me from that. Thanks again for taking the time, appreciated!
This is one thing I needed. You should do really helpful tips and tricks
Already done ;) th-cam.com/video/6CYyt8Tn1Xg/w-d-xo.html
@@CreatedTech seen that one already 👍🏾
Awesome explanation pal , doing a phd at energy storage of EV’s at this point and I couldn’t agree with you more.
I would like to add 2 more things : Keeping the battery low will allow lithium deposits at the anode leading to capacity reduction . Also the electrolyte and seperator can be damaged due to extensive heat , which as you correctly said is the main problem.
For the cycles , research is starting to believe that they are not so important as it seems that 1 discharge from 100 to 1% and recharge (thus 1 charge cycle) is not equal to 2 charges of 50% individually.
There is a research paper that we completed on a macbook after 6 months of data monitoring if anyone is interested
I’d be interested in hearing more about this research paper! Could potentially make it into a video
I remember seeing a chart somewhere that shows how the life cycle increases as you lower you max charge from 100% to 90% to 80%, etc. What was really interesting was that as you go lower from 100% charge the life cycle increases Exponentially. So 100% would do 500cycles. 90% would give u 1000 cycles, 80% would give you 5000 cycles. 70% 20000 cycles. Just an analogy. I think it just supports what you're saying about how 1 cycle isn't always 1 cycle. Going from 100% to 0% is worse than going 75% to 50% four times.
@@keokio7 but the new os calculates the cycle in different way... It calculates absolute 100. Meaning if your laptop is at 100% you use it till 75% then charge it again till 75% and then again use 25% 1 cycle would be counted.. this algorithm animation is already there on apple website.
P.S.I think apple has played shady with charge cycle algorithm so customers would potentially change batteries earlier than required.
It’s no big deal… just get the battery replaced when it’s shot! Only cost about $175.00
@@CreatedTech ah yes lets steal content from others hard work!
Conclusion: Organize your life around a laptop battery. At the end of the day all this is to win some days of battery life...
as an EE, I can say that the charger you use is unlikely going to affect your battery health because of the nature of modern battery charging ICs. Still, a good reason to go with Apple branded and other reputable names is the safety factor; they generally go above and beyond for the safety of their products.
hi there, as an EEE, ı want to add a few words. the systematic issue is ther was there is not stematic system on Apple's products. As an example; until 14th gen iphones there were not charge issues caused by the adapters btw. when they have turned to the type c charging port,it blowed. The IC inside of the first gen type iphones all have the same issue " over voltage" .3th party low quality charger's voltage fluctuation is around 0.2-0.3 V on top but the grounding line is burning down 'cause of the adapter. But when u charge your 200$ android phonewith them, it works totally well. I am not saying that apple products are in low quality.. no no opposite, they are pretty quality products with well engineered. The engineering behind of the grounding line that 0.2v diff had burst out is genious work. Third party charger rumors and realities gives the apple products owners an anxiety that makes them paying 20bucks more for apple's charger. Geniously.
Another useful video. My MacBook Air is now 9½ years old, and the battery still gives over 2 hours use away from mains power. The [original] battery has now done 732 cycles. Mostly, it is kept plugged in when I am using it at home, but I always unplug it at night (on sleep, not shut down) and the usable battery life doesn't seen to be changing. Thanks.
Were you using any app like Al Dente?
I’ve been telling this to every person I know for years, only some believe me and/or have the patience of protecting the batteries in their lives (phone, watch, laptop etc.) I’m so happy someone else shares my views
guys i am student and its been 1 and 1/2 years on macbook air 2017 model and my cycle count is 416 what should i do? please let me know. Should i keep it charged 100% all the time so the battery cycle doesn't count??
@@Apurvrajvlogs charge between 50-80 percent. If you go above 80 its cancer
@@sahilagar ok thanks you use al dente??
@@Apurvrajvlogs i have windows mate
@@sahilagar okay
NEVER use a third party when it comes to chargers. a few years ago I bought a third-party charger that wasn't cheap (60$), My battery got burnt in the same week.
I got charged 1000$ to change it at apple.
Buy another phone bro. Lol
yo
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I don't know what you did for that to happen, I suggest to use small power bricks when travelling (like Ankers), IF you need to travel. If not, just use the charger that was included with your laptop.
@@bobchen8191 if you're not going to use your Apple charger, why have it in the first place then? If you are using it, but only for home use because of risk of losing it, I guess that sort of makes sense, but personally, I'd just use the better charger whenever.
Finally, a beautiful, clean, well thought-out, well scripted video that is extremely helpful even for those people who don't own a MacBook (such as myself).
Who told you to watch?
Mate, this is the best video that I have ever watched that explains how battery’s works in Apple laptops. This is really helpful. Thanks for uploading this mate, all the best…
Love your films, mate
Basically, just use the darn thing. Don't stress about the battery.
That is something I cannot do
*_cries_*
Exactly. Thank you.
My battery is in need of service and it hasn't even be 3 years. Apple is evil and designs the Mac so that if you use non apple chargers it'll destroy your mac. They even made the UI so much worse its harder to find out whats exactly wrong
And if it dies you can get the battery replaced. The battery is the last thing I worry about on a laptop.
@@OShackHennessyExcept Apple charges insane prices to replace the battery. You guys are so stupid with these dismissive responses.
For those wondering, one battery cycle is defined as 100% of discharge and charging it back up. If you discharge your battery from 100 to 50% and then charge it back up to 100 twice, that‘s one cycle. Going from 100 to 0 and then NOT charging it back up equals a half cycle.
Going from 100 to 0 and NOT charging it back up, aka leaving it at 0, will do way more damage than one full cycle
@@counterleo no
Soo what If 100 to 20 then charging how many counts bruh
@@rohithb1909 0.8
Ok, what about when I keep my battery between 45 and 55% all the time?
0:01 "...or intend to own a MacBook at any point in the future"
Yeah.. Tbh, I've been watching your videos for about six months rn, without even owning a MacBook yet. I'm planning on buying it next year when going to university, but all your vids are just making me more and more hyped for it haha. Keep making this content! Love it!
Same. Just bought one as student with the promotional offers Apple are doing.
Just read your post, excellent, Thank you. Easy to watch as the pace is Perfect, I hate reviewers who go very slowly and keep repeating the same thing, or demonstrating every last second of the demonstration.
Well done, I’ve subscribed to you now.
My experience with late 2018 MBA i5 Intel chip also shows that using it not daily and at home, w/ third part ventilation pad under it on, and always plug-in outlet - keeps until 2024 the battery reported Normal and 112 battery cycles for 5 years and running. Since March I’ll operate my new/used M2 chip MBA also the same way and not worry about the charging.
I'm SO glad I found this channel. No bullshit and no time wasted. Just what your average, casual consumer needs.
Thanks a lot for this informative video. It seriously made me stop overthinking about keeping my mac connected while using it. I just got a new M1 MacBook Air three days ago and I wanted to know how to preserve the battery life as long/healthy as possible. You make awesome videos and your voice is pleasant to listen to. Good job and I can't wait for more videos like this one. Cheers mate!
Can I know how much your battery last currently and what's your charge cycle
Is it good to keep it plugged in always while working
@@uthoob0_0 My cycle count is 29. I work almost always with the charger and not so much on the battery. I use it with the battery only once in a while so I keep the battery moving. I cannot tell how much the battery last because that depends on the use that day but for sure I could work for more than 8 hours. Again, it all depends on the workflow. As for the battery health, the Maximum Capacity at the moment is 94% after 6 months (I bought it in May). Why? how's yours? Is there something wrong?
@@alejandromt306 thx for replying
and no I just bought mine a week ago just wanted to know your experience using this practice
and is it normal that your battery capacity has reduced significantly in only 6 months of usage
@@uthoob0_0 Well, I have had many calls with Apple over that issue. They have no idea since it seems weird that almost every 2 weeks 1% goes down from the Max Capacity. They want me to factory reset the Macbook and monitor it from there but it's the only computer I have so I cannot do that for the moment. Their most "coherent" answer has been that since it's the first generation of M1 chips, they are still learning from it but that indeed it's weird that the Max capacity lowers like that. However, some other clerks from Apple themselves, have told me that this is normal since Batteries are consumables. In any case, I always call the Helpdesk of Apple. As far as keeping it connected to the charger all the time, they all agree that this is not a problem since after it's charged 100%, the charge bypasses the battery and works only on the charger (just keep in mind to use it once in a while only with battery to preserver its life). Let me know...
@@alejandromt306 sure.. I think there might be some problem in ur unit
maybe you should get your battery replaced before the warranty expires.
TL DW: common sense, e.g. avoid high heat environments and uneven surfaces, and 3rd party chargers. Don't worry about optimising battery charging, MacOS does it good enough and you should have more important things to focus on in life: your goals, hobbies, and loved ones.
Just got a MacBook Air M1 and I was a little worried about the battery. I want it to last as much as possible as I'm 15 and I had to work quite hard to get it. Anyway I'll let MacOS do the heavy lifting for me. Great video!
tf u 15 and got a macbook
I revisit this video every so often as it gives me a sense of reassurance about the battery degrading and how I charge it.
Basically, start charging at 25% and stop charging at 75%, try to charge it up to 90% before you go to bed, unplug it and you will have between 85-90% battery in the morning :).
Send a invoice to apple ASAP u have provided more support for my m1 mac than apple
Same !
@Kristián Mikulka Bro I'm in heavy confusion,
I've got two options,
Macbook air 512GB OR Macbook Pro 256 GB.
Will the external SSD (Samsung T5) work smoothly with the 256GB macbook pro if I go for the pro 256GB?
I will definitely love to go with the pro if storage isn't a issue.
I'm a student, want this for casual purpose, Netflix and chill and all.
Kindly reply!
@@RajbirDatta Tbh i havent noticed much diff between m1 air and pro
@@RajbirDatta go for the macbook air! for student work and casual everyday use it's perfect. if you 100% need the extra storage go for the 512gb. check that for yourself with your current system and make your decision. also yes an external ssd would work fine without issues on your air or pro but you will have to carry that around (and you would have less read/write speeds than the macbook drive if you care about speeds) so going for the larger disk space would be ideal for you. if you care about speeds you should invest in a nvme enclosure! they are inexpensive and you can easily swap drives if you need to!
@redsplash actually I love the Touch Bar
My mid-2015 is on battery #3. To be fair I put the first one through a lot of cycles before it died. Probably the same with the second which was just from Amazon. Ran just as well as Apple's at first, but died after a year. Now it has an eBay special. Runs great at the moment lets see how long it lasts.
I have a 2017 MBP 13. I used it at a desk plugged in constantly from day one. Long story short, I had to get the battery replaced last fall because it started swelling. I’m not sure if it was a defective battery or the fact I left it plugged in, but definitely wanted to share that horror story. Great video btw.. New sub.
never drained the battery from time to time? Like once or twice in a month? How many cycles you had in that? I also leave it on plug while using cause no battery can last while working on photoshop or doing 3D. I do leave it unplugged once a while when I go out or when I am not in front of the computer for a longer period, like it's in sleep mode.
after 4 years I still had 92 percent health shown in Coconut Battery app.
When I took the battery in, I had 66 cycles. The only time I’d take it off the charger was if I had to take it with me. Now that I’ve replaced the battery, I use my Mac a lot differently now. Side note, the health was at 90% when I took it in for repairs.
@@shavockiphea perhaps a defective battery in that product line? How did you figure out that the battery was swell!”?
@@emrelee The laptop wouldn’t close properly. Small there was a gap in between the keyboard and the screen when closed.
My i5 early 2015 Air lasted 8 years plugged in constantly. The SSD gave out before the batteries, although 2 of them were particularly bloated and battery health was at about 64% by the end.
Video starts at 8:10
Thanks 😊
I love the way you explain things in a straight forward way while also explaining the technicalities
Your content is extremely fresh, creative, and HELPFUL! Thank you.
One of the best Tech channels!
Great content as usual! This answered a lot of questions I had for a long while. Really appreciate the effort put into this, especially the reference citations and summaries!
Wow, this is thorough. Appreciate it!
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@@pickleeggs3340 …
Dude I remember the past year you sharing the first videos of macbook m1. You were like a tiny channel. Now you're getting bigger and bigger. Happy to see you made it.
I love your videos man, you’re always straight to the point and you know your stuff. I just got a MacBook a couple days ago and you have helped me immensely. Thank you!
The tips are great and helpful and really cleared my mind from all the random tips I found on the internet. Another Ultimate Ipad Battery Guide would be much appreciated and helpful too.
MUCH NEEDED! I wonder if iPadOS has the same type of battery management... I tend to keep my iPad Pro plugged in a lot
My MacBook Pro 16" had about 4 hours of battery life. After discharging and recharging the laptop completely three times, my battery life went up to over 9 hours. That is my real world experience. I mostly use my laptop connected to a dock and usually in Windows BootCamp. In this situation MacOS and the firmware didn't get the battery calibrated at any time for about 9 months. Many people have exactly the same experience with the MacBook Pro 16" getting far less battery life than expected.
I would recommend that everyone do a complete battery charge, discharge cycle at last once if they are not getting their expected battery life in MacOS. This will ensure the firmware and software can both test the actual capabilities of the battery and calibrate their routines to those capabilities.
Apple as done a great job with battery management, but there are still few flaws in the system. I suspect that for a while, or even today, Apple didn't calibrate the batteries during manufacture to save time and improve battery longevity, in the expectation that the firmware and OS would do the calibration. For some use cases, such as those using a laptop as a desktop or using BootCamp frequently, this didn't work and the reported battery capacity was far below the actual battery capacity.
I know I am late but quick question my macbook pro 2016 barely get 3-4 hours should I try to let the battery drain to 15% and recharge see if that gets me more life by the way my cycles are 271 and the health of the battery is normal .
@@osaidmatkaloon3849 It wouldn't hurt, but the complete cycle is: 1. Charge full, 100% and leave on the charger at full for at least 2 hours. 2. Drain completely till the laptop shuts off. 3. Leave for five hours shut off. Then plug in and recharge. This goes from completely charged to completely discharged and calibrates the system.
OTOH, 2016 is getting old. If you've never had problems before then probably the battery is just getting old. 3-4 hours isn't too bad for an old battery, depending on what you are doing. If you want long battery life, get the M based laptops.
@@logaandm thank you will try that I actually charged my mac to 100 and I let it drain its at 68 rn but I put it to sleep shall I leave it on till fully depleted of battery all night?
@@osaidmatkaloon3849 Charge to 100% and keep on charging for two more hours. Unplug it and keep using it. Do not let it sleep, do not turn it off.
Let the battery drain completely. After it has drained wait five more hours before charging.
You can speed up this part by turning the brightness up to max. I loop a video playing in VLC over night. It will keep on playing and drain the battery and the laptop will not sleep.
All told, it takes about 15-20 hours to do with with a healthy battery.
This is how battery calibration use to work. For newer MacBooks this is not suppose to be necessary. This does not rejuvenate a battery. It only helps to make sure your battery is being used to it's full potential.
@@logaandm sorry if late but I did what you recommended and it made it worse lol battery sucks more .
I was so worried because the battery drains even when plugged in but this reassured me that it's actually to help my device. Thanks for this!
Dude, first video I've seen from you and it's super helpful but I just wanted to specifically say I adore your minimalist desk setup so much!
More manufacturers need to do what Sony does with their phones. They have a battery care feature that lets you stop the phone from charging when it hits 80% and then switches to mains to power the phone. It also switches to mains power whenever you have a game running, so as to reduce heat as well.
Do you have an iPhone? Because the iPhone, AirPods and other gadgets already have this feature since years ago.
@@deveon2353 I don't care for iPhones because they don't even have a root explorer. And yes, I do use this for a variety of reasons
Nice video. One thing I can see from reading the comments is that many of us are still not on clear on which one has more impact on reducing the maH of battery. Number of charge cycles or keeping it charged all the time?
Excellent advice, just what I’ve been saying. Don’t stress about your battery charging/life - there’s very little difference at the end of five years.
I was looking for these advices today. This video was the most useful one I found. Keep up with this good content man, great job!
6 months leaving my 16 inch m1 pro plugged in 24/7 and in case closed clamshell mode. Battery 100% , 16 cycles . No issues , audio is good even in clamshell mode
@JJ sorry to break it to you. You are not seeing the correct stats. Apple shows incorrect stats. Check form iStat, stats or coconut battery.
@@NitinPal101 not sure if you are selling these products , but istats had the exact same cycles , health, condition as cycle count, condition, and maximum capacity as apples battery info. Whats your point ?. Uninstalled istats, to much junk , not needed
Thanks!
Thanks for the tip! Much appreciated.
I've been using M1 Air for about 3 weeks now, only charged it 2 times for light office works, it's crazy.
was the battery life at the start bad?
@@aidenf1795 I'm not sure what you mean about "the start bad", but it was impressive for me, I've been using my M1 air for 2 months now. I don't think I've charged the battery more than 10 times.
@@noblesse4728 I've just had a mac air, and the battery doesn't seem to be thay good, I've used it a total of 10.5 hours since getting it but I've had to charge it to 100% once and now I'm on 28%. It came with 80% in it aswell
@@aidenf1795 It Could be a couple of reasons, either you are using heavy applications or got a faulty battery. I'm using it for youtube, daily browsing, offices, and occasionally zoom / Google meeting. So in my case, the battery is drained at a slower rate.
@@noblesse4728 yeh I've only been using word, one drive and photos
When I’m gaming or doing homework: Plugged in
When I’m watching a movie, on the web, or not using it: Not plugged in
nice
gaming on a macbook???
@@ol1mar you can use the Macbook as a pad for your gaming mouse and play on PC. Haha
@@ol1mar i mean hey if all you play is like minecraft no harm no foul lmao
@@ol1mar I play league of legends with max settings and it never dips below 60 fps the M1 chip is stronger than you think
I think if you are going to keep it plugged in, might as well install Al dente to keep it at an optimal battery level for that, for example at 60% instead of 100%
100%, that is the correct way. alDente solves this problem.
the video uploader says he doesn't trust 3rd party apps and would better rely on macOS battery optimization. its his choice (he also said he is open to have his opinion changed), but it is also my choice to use Al Dente. i keep mine plugged all the time during use, set at 65%. my Cycle count? 1.
@@jtdcjtdc I'm a windows users, but I too limit the battery's charge with the laptops I use. There are various programs (ie Dell power manager) that can limit the charge to a pre-set value (ie for my work laptop, I set the charge limit to 55% as my laptop is plugged into a hub for 8 hours per day).
I think this just became my favorite channel about apple products. I now feel confident in my understanding about how to use my new MacBook and how to best preserve its battery life. thank you!
This was the only video that I thought was an enough resource. Just watched it and made the decision. Accurate and clear information is something quite rare in 21st century so thanks for the amazing job.
Can't tell you how eagerly I was waiting for this video.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful knowledge.
More good advice easily summarized as "it depends."
You mention "modern Macs" and I think that lets me out. Mine is a 13" MacBook Pro (mid 2012) that I upgraded to an SSD last summer after Mojave strongly insisted it refused to work well with an internal spinning hard drive. I also replaced the Superdrive that had stopped working properly and I replaced the battery that reported "service required."
When I first got this Mac, 'battery conditioning' was the norm, but I have been using the utility program Fruit Juice which monitors my battery health and reminds me to unplug each day and let it run down to about 15%. Doing this doesn't interfere with my work at all.
I'm looking to unplugging this from the desk and replacing it with a Mac mini which I won't have to worry about keeping plugged in all the time.
Interesting video. I usually keep my MacBook (2017) plugged in. I have had mixed experiences with the battery health system. It often says it won't charge to save the battery, but then refuses to charge all the way to zero and the computer simply cuts out. It then is a pain to try and get the battery to recharge. So, now I tend to leave it plugged in and use mains electricity as much as possible.
What's the battery health?
I have a 2010 16" MBP with the original battery, that still works. I use the machine mostly at home, so it's left plugged in most of the time, only 800 cycles. No bulging either.
Two keyboards, replaced the charging cable, replaced the HD and upgraded the memory... same battery.
I would still think about replacing it, you really dont want a huge 70Wh battery to burn off in your house!
My 2010 15" (a 16" doesnt exist in 2010 models, 13, 15 and 17) battery lasted for 4 years, but i heavily abused it in school and had over 1000 cycles on it, but it was close at blowing up the trackpad.
Thanks a lot for this video man! Just got a M1 MacBook Air and I plan on keeping it for the rest of HS and throughout college so I gotta make sure I maintain the battery health!
Keeping it fully charged vs charge/discharges for several cycles... Keep it plugged while using is the best.
The reason why I like macbooks over all other laptop brands is that it depreciates much slower, so I can use it with less care and not worry about its future performance. I don't want to worry about when to plug and when to unplug. To me this "convenience" is the vp that only apple offers up until now.
It is much easier to use your laptop without considering the battery and change the battery after 5 years.
“Unless inside ambient temperatures are insanely hot, like 35-40 degrees Celsius, you will probably be fine”
Me: Starts sweating both in worry for my laptop battery, and because it is really hot and I don’t have an AC unit.
By far the best review abt Mac battery ‘s health
Hats off man , i was confused coz there ar other videos saying tht we shouldnt keep it plugged in , but end of the day it solely rely on us hw we using it , so just stop babysit the battery and enjoy the great tech in Apple’s battery
Dropping by to say that using CleanMyMac has been a game changer to see old files and data that I don't use. Worth the price
My macbook is plugged for an year now. Its coz we have online classes, and i dont need to move it from the table
why didn't u take a Mac mini?
I need a portable device, becouse I travel a lot. This year is an exception 😅
@@KristianMikulka Bro I'm in heavy confusion,
I've got two options,
Macbook air 512GB OR Macbook Pro 256 GB.
Will the external SSD (Samsung T5) work smoothly with the 256GB macbook pro if I go for the pro 256GB?
I will definitely love to go with the pro if storage isn't a issue.
I'm a student, want this for casual purpose, Netflix and chill and all.
Kindly reply!
Just go with the pro. I have bought 256 gb pro. And I already had 1tb external ssd. So, it is ok.
@@RajbirDatta If you are buying it for just media consumption and some casual work then go with MBA , mine is also coming next week
I'd love a MacOS feature which lets you control how far the Mac is being charged - I know, the "intelligent charging" is kinda helpful but it tries to figure it out itself which doesn't really work for me
I recommend you to use AlDente app, you can set with it max charge percentage.
And set it to 40% - 50% percent, that’s the best percentages for battery.
@@_MicraN_ thanks a lot! I just downloaded it yesterday and it works perfectly ✌🏼✨
@@CNMTCFilms you are welcome
@@_MicraN_ I was wondering about this as the best solution. With the battery life being so good, it makes sense to limit charge to 50% and then you can have it for 7/8 hours off charge.
been waiting for this
same:)
My 9 months old MacBook Pro M1 is at 82 cycles now and it already shows 91% in "Maximum capacity" paragraph. I'm amazed to see 100% in the video.
mine too only 8 months of use but 93%
@@denize3389 13 months 91%
Hey you managed to do a sponsor shout-out in a very nonobtrusive and natural way. You're a rare beast!
See how far we come... before M1 Chip: "where can I charge my device... need it now! Every time possible." After: "my MacBook have so much runtime, so when should I plug in..."
Why is this comment so underrated?
Lmaooo true
I’ve always had the same question that no one ever really answered. What should I do the first time I use it outta the box? Let it automatically turn off by discharging? Or immediately charge it outta the box? Or use it a while to a lower percentage and then charge it? Thank u
Immediately charge it to 100% and try to not let it drain to lower than 30% from then on.
Always plug it in if you can while you use it.
It's even better to not charge it over 80% but I guess it's not worth the hassle.
@@zaxele I’m pretty sure the theory of not charging a battery above 80% has been debunked numerous times…especially when it comes to Apple’s batteries.
Thanks for explaining everything in such a way that is easy for us to understand! Please make a video on how to maximize battery life too. That would be great to watch and know!
Absolutely loved your content. Just got my first MacBook Air M1 I am learning a lot from your content
I work from home. I keep mine plugged in 100% of the time. Low power mode is enabled on battery but not on power. Also, it would be unprofessional to be disconnected from a customer because the battery went flat. If it goes flat, Mac won’t let me turn it back on straight away after it goes flat. Just change your battery when it starts to degrade. They’re not that expensive. My 2018 MacBook Pro is on its 3rd battery and I push it really hard. So hard it needs cooling from a cooling pad 2 to 3 times a day. Runs great!
Great video man. Straight to the point and covered exactly what I wanted to know :)
I plugged my 13” MBP (2018) for basically all of 2020 and it went from 97% battery capacity at start of 2020 to 76% battery capacity at the start of 2021. And only now does the ‘stop at 80%’ charging kick in.
Personal anecdote: I purchased a MBP 17” in 2008 - I used it every day for work (graphics, illustration & advertising) - I worked remotely & lived all over the country - in 2015 I swapped out the drive for an SSD drive (did it myself) & kept using it - I used it until 2023 & abandoned it when I moved from US to SE Asia & wanted to get a smaller, lighter, laptop - Point is: during those 15 years of hard use, twelve+ hours/day, every day for fifteen years… it had the same battery!
Hi, I have just bought a macbook air M1 16gb ram with 256 SSD. The reason I bought mac for ios development. Your videos are very helpful while setting up M1 macbook air.
@@Yash-cx8km Health Information:
Cycle Count: 188
Condition: Normal
Maximum Capacity: 96%
FINALLY mac included a Battery Health utility like the one I have had in my windows laptop since 2010. Incredible!
Yeah... I'm have been waiting for this since you posted the question 👍🏻
Here I am, using my macbook air on bed all the time, and crossed 720 cycles in less than 2 years time. 🙃
Checked on my mac I used for college and it has 1100 cycles. Ole reliable still works
Such a great informative video! :) New Macbook Air M1 base model owner here. It's a beast of machine! Got it for just 1050€
Nice one Liam, this is a question that has been going around my mind for a while. Cheers
What a great, helpful video. Clear, concise & right on point. You’ve answered all my questions. Thank you! 😁👍
I have a 13” MacBook Pro early 2015 and it still works great! I mean it still shows the condition to be normal, even after 1892 charge cycles, but yeah I have noticed the drop in it’s total runtime
Just bought a Macbook Pro M1 and this video really helped me. Thanks for all the explanation.
Thank you very much for your detailed and precise description and explanations. Very academic and informative. Worth spending my time on watching it.
More shots of the cat in your future videos please :D
Great video. Personally when I’m home and I can plug to charger I do keep it on charge. So far my cycle count is 200 in 3.5 years. But the important part is use your laptop, once battery is old replace it. Cheers
It’s not the simple with the newer MacBooks, batteries are glued in.
What’s the battery healthy now
same goes with my 2019 predator laptop, whenever I used it, I would plug it in and today its battery capacity is still at 100%.
Great video! I use AlDente as I leave my Mac plugged in almost all the time at my desk. The main positive I have noticed is that the fan noise is greatly reduced by not allowing the battery over 80% when doing high intensity tasks (I do put it through quite a lot). So whilst I understand wanting to steer clear of 3rd party apps, AlDente definitely has use for some at least. Just wish apple would natively allow for limiting battery charge...
I wish my professor could teach me like this, 😂 A great guide as always 👍🏻
Your MBP13” M1 was at 84 charge cycles with 100% battery capacity. My M1 is currently at 53 charge cycles with 92% capacity. I’ve always left smart charging enabled and I use a quality Satechi 75w charger. I contacted Apple about my battery drain but they said it was “normal”.
24 cycles and 94% ... That is definitely not normal ... :-( I barely used it on the go and kept it plugged to the charger. And it was barely "charging" :I
@@ThePianist51 any update on what it is now?
UPDATE (May 2022): Battery life is very much preserved! I will continue plugging my Macbook for as long as an outlet is available!💯
Good tip! I just bought a new MacBook Air and while I’m very impressed with the battery life now, I keep wondering if my charging habits will affect the longevity of the battery. I mostly use it on my desk so I'll just keep it plugged in while on my desk and unplug when not using it
Could I know how the result now?
How is after 5 months?
The result?
@@Shyousm updated my comment!😊
@@ionut3979 updated my comment!😊
Hands down the best video about charging your macs battery!
Literally could not find that many ‘good’ videos on what to do about my Mac Battery…. But helped me ease my mind about it after 219 cycles. Still Normal though. Thanks SO MUCH
awesome guide, a lot of time and effort put in, thank you for making this happen.