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Does using a macbook with an external monitor damage the health of the battery? (MacBook 16inch 2019)

Hello,

I would like to buy a samsung crg9 49-inch monitor. I want to use my laptop (Macbook pro 16inch Nov 2019)


I want to connect my MBP to my monitor for about 8 hours a day. I would like to know does it hurt my MBP battery? (because it looks like when I connect my MBP to the monitor, the monitor will also charge my MBP.

also I want to know if my macbook 16-inch is compatible with ultrawide 49-inch monitor.


Thanks for your answers :)

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Sep 25, 2020 8:18 AM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2020 8:22 AM

Does using a macbook with an external monitor damage the health of the battery?


No.


Use an external display with your MacBook Pro - Apple Support

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Sep 25, 2020 8:23 AM in response to Majidseifi

Your computer performs best when connected to AC power. It can use the full output of the Power Adapter AND when doing especially challenging work will also freely "borrow" power from the battery. In some cases, the charged state may even decline during stressful work.


When used only on battery, your computer has no extra cushion of power, and will perform more slowly. However, for ordinary non-stressful tasks this may not be objectionable (possibly not even noticeable.)


In general, you should ALWAYS connect AC power when it is possible to do so, and only run on batteries (which will be somewhat slower) when no AC sources are at hand. There are three micro-controllers cooperating on battery and charging issues, and your Mac will NEVER over-charge.


An external power supply that provides "USB Power Delivery" (like these displays) can not 'force itself' on your Mac. The Voltage and Current are delivered only after your Mac requests and the charger agrees to supply power under certain controlled conditions. The computer is in control of the entire process.

Does using a macbook with an external monitor damage the health of the battery? (MacBook 16inch 2019)

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