I use macbook air everyday for my work (8-10 hours) - does shutting it down everyday after work will affect the battery health? What is better - shutting it down or putting it to sleep every night?

ap1412 Said:

"I use macbook air everyday for my work (8-10 hours) - does shutting it down everyday after work will affect the battery health? What is better - shutting it down or putting it to sleep every night?"

-------

Based on Personal Experience:

I shut mine down every night, unless it is performing something. I have never had and power issues with my Macs from this. So, consider the same.

ap1412 Said:

Q1. Great, thanks so much for your reply. Also, could you tell me how often you charge your macbook or you keep is plugged in thoughout the day?”

A1. You are welcome. Pretty much, I keep my MBP plugged in through out the day. I charge it while I’m using it, and in the other hand, I don’t charge it when I’m not using it, thereby, having a 100% charge when I unplug it.

——-

Q2. I charge it usually (around 80-85%) in the morning) and then it lasts till the end of my work day (30-35%)”

A2. I rarely take my MBP anywhere, and almost always use it at home. However, when I take it elsewhere, I always have the charger with me, and if I don’t have the charger with me, then I don’t let it drop below 40%.

Note: I’ve had to let my MBP be and not be used when instructed by Apple, in which case I just don’t use it nor charge it, but rather use my other MBP in the meantime.