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New MacBook does not charge to 100%

my new macbook does not charge to 100% even it's plugged in in a period of time. is this normal or what? it only stays to 99%, i read some articles that it is normal, just want to confirm it here

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Feb 22, 2021 6:16 AM

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Posted on Feb 22, 2021 6:28 AM

ethanfrombacoor wrote:

my new macbook does not charge to 100% even it's plugged in in a period of time. is this normal or what? it only stays to 99%, i read some articles that it is normal, just want to confirm it here


I would not be concerned



About battery health management in Mac notebooks— introduced with macOS10.15.5

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211094



The battery health management software (BHM) can put on hold your charging this is the new normal.

It interpolates your usage pattern and learns as it goes, and can hold it at 92% 84% 72% etc. however it deems best.


Click the battery icon in the upper right if you need 100% charge for portability (or Option click)

"When battery health management is turned on, your battery's maximum charging capacity might be limited. Although the feature is designed to improve your battery's lifespan, the limited maximum capacity might update your battery status menu to indicate a need for service. Your Mac calculates when to recommend service for your battery based on battery health management being continuously enabled."




Determine battery cycle count for Mac notebooks

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201585


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Feb 22, 2021 6:28 AM in response to ethanfrombacoor

ethanfrombacoor wrote:

my new macbook does not charge to 100% even it's plugged in in a period of time. is this normal or what? it only stays to 99%, i read some articles that it is normal, just want to confirm it here


I would not be concerned



About battery health management in Mac notebooks— introduced with macOS10.15.5

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211094



The battery health management software (BHM) can put on hold your charging this is the new normal.

It interpolates your usage pattern and learns as it goes, and can hold it at 92% 84% 72% etc. however it deems best.


Click the battery icon in the upper right if you need 100% charge for portability (or Option click)

"When battery health management is turned on, your battery's maximum charging capacity might be limited. Although the feature is designed to improve your battery's lifespan, the limited maximum capacity might update your battery status menu to indicate a need for service. Your Mac calculates when to recommend service for your battery based on battery health management being continuously enabled."




Determine battery cycle count for Mac notebooks

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201585


Feb 22, 2021 7:15 AM in response to ethanfrombacoor

ethanfrombacoor wrote:

ohh really? but does it help the battery cycle go up fast?


It is just the opposite of what you state—


The more you draw on the battery, the more cycle count it uses. It is not rocket science.


please refer to the link I posted above :


Determine battery cycle count for Mac notebooks

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201585



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Feb 22, 2021 7:01 AM in response to ethanfrombacoor

ethanfrombacoor wrote:

one more thing leroy, should i wait before i unplug my macbook until its 100%? or should i unplug it right away after staying at 99%?


Use it as you see fit. You do not have to micro-manage the battery.


No harm being on the mains 24/7 your battery will never over charge. The more you are on the mains the longer overall life the battery will have.


The general rule is if you are near the mains leave it plugged in, if you need portability then run on the battery.

New MacBook does not charge to 100%

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