M1 MacBook Pro Battery Degradation

I've had my 13 inch M1 MBP since May 2021. 9 months later, with a cycle count of 62, System Information tells me the maximum capacity is 92%. Is this degradation rate normal? That's about 1% per month. Is there anything I can do to stem the speed of degradation?

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Feb 9, 2022 4:38 AM

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kaz-k

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Feb 9, 2022 5:30 AM in response to Ransom M

Hi,

I think it's a little bit fast degradation, though sooner or later, you would need to replace the battery.

Following document could help your question.

Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple

Feb 9, 2022 5:52 AM in response to Ransom M

I have the same issue with my M1 Macbook Pro bought March 2021, it's now at 93% battery capacity. I use my laptop lightly, never used for heavy tasks.

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