Hi. I have recently purchased a MacBook Air M1 and since then have been on the fence about whether to just turn down the lid and let it sleep or should I turn it off every night. Which option is best for the battery, SoC and overall health of the MacBook?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.0
Hi adeb97,
Putting your MacBook Air to sleep lets you quickly get back to what you were doing when you open the lid or wake it up. Everything remains exactly as it was when you last used your Mac. It is the most convenient option of the two.
Shutting down your Mac closes all open apps and files, and then powers off your Mac (except for the Always On Processor, which detects things like opening the lid, pressing the trackpad or keys, etc.) This is the most secure option, as several Data Protection keys are completely locked until you power on and log in again. For the best security, enable FileVault so that your password is required to access your data, and all Data Protection keys are locked out until you log in again.
In terms of the overall health, battery, and SoC, it's best to use your Mac as you find most convenient. macOS and your Mac's hardware intelligently manage power consumption and battery usage. That said, to reduce the amount of battery usage, keep your Mac plugged in to power wherever possible.
Hi adeb97,
Putting your MacBook Air to sleep lets you quickly get back to what you were doing when you open the lid or wake it up. Everything remains exactly as it was when you last used your Mac. It is the most convenient option of the two.
Shutting down your Mac closes all open apps and files, and then powers off your Mac (except for the Always On Processor, which detects things like opening the lid, pressing the trackpad or keys, etc.) This is the most secure option, as several Data Protection keys are completely locked until you power on and log in again. For the best security, enable FileVault so that your password is required to access your data, and all Data Protection keys are locked out until you log in again.
In terms of the overall health, battery, and SoC, it's best to use your Mac as you find most convenient. macOS and your Mac's hardware intelligently manage power consumption and battery usage. That said, to reduce the amount of battery usage, keep your Mac plugged in to power wherever possible.
Thank you for the detailed explanation. I will follow this and see.
Sleep or Shut Down for MacBook Air M1?
