Kicked off with my macbook air m1 in feb 2022 and it's almost end of the aug 2022 (5 days more to go) and by now the maximum battery capactiy stands at 93% in 139 charge cycles. So do i need to worry or change the battery or do anything else for this stat or is it normal. Since i have no earlier experience regarding a macbook battery so please guide me out.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.5
A battery is a consumable power source that gradually degrades over time.
What you are experiencing is normal and you have nothing to worry about.
A few tips.
Update to the latest software.
Always make sure your MacBook is using the latest version of macOS. If you’re connected to the Internet, macOS automatically checks for software updates every week, but you still control when the updates are installed. To confirm that you’re using the latest software, go to the Apple menu and choose Software Update.
Learn more about updating macOS
Optimize your settings.
Energy. The Energy Saver preference pane includes several settings that determine power levels for your MacBook. Your MacBook knows when it’s plugged in and runs accordingly. When using battery power, it dims the screen and uses other components sparingly. If you change this setting to maximize performance, your battery will drain more quickly.
Brightness. Dim the screen to the lowest comfortable level to achieve maximum battery life. For instance, when watching a video on an airplane, you may not need full brightness if the cabin lights are off.
Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi consumes power, even if you are not using it to connect to a network. You can turn it off in the Wi-Fi status menu in the menu bar or in Network preferences.
Applications and peripherals. Disconnect peripherals and quit applications not in use. Eject an SD card if you’re not currently accessing it.
Plug in and power on your MacBook to charge other devices.
Make sure your MacBook is plugged in and powered on when you’re using it to charge other devices via USB. Otherwise those devices may drain the battery in your MacBook faster than normal. If another device is connected to your MacBook when it’s turned off or in sleep or standby mode, the device’s battery may drain.
A battery is a consumable power source that gradually degrades over time.
What you are experiencing is normal and you have nothing to worry about.
A few tips.
Update to the latest software.
Always make sure your MacBook is using the latest version of macOS. If you’re connected to the Internet, macOS automatically checks for software updates every week, but you still control when the updates are installed. To confirm that you’re using the latest software, go to the Apple menu and choose Software Update.
Learn more about updating macOS
Optimize your settings.
Energy. The Energy Saver preference pane includes several settings that determine power levels for your MacBook. Your MacBook knows when it’s plugged in and runs accordingly. When using battery power, it dims the screen and uses other components sparingly. If you change this setting to maximize performance, your battery will drain more quickly.
Brightness. Dim the screen to the lowest comfortable level to achieve maximum battery life. For instance, when watching a video on an airplane, you may not need full brightness if the cabin lights are off.
Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi consumes power, even if you are not using it to connect to a network. You can turn it off in the Wi-Fi status menu in the menu bar or in Network preferences.
Applications and peripherals. Disconnect peripherals and quit applications not in use. Eject an SD card if you’re not currently accessing it.
Plug in and power on your MacBook to charge other devices.
Make sure your MacBook is plugged in and powered on when you’re using it to charge other devices via USB. Otherwise those devices may drain the battery in your MacBook faster than normal. If another device is connected to your MacBook when it’s turned off or in sleep or standby mode, the device’s battery may drain.
But according to apple's "1000 cycles - 80% max cap rule" at every 50 cycles battery should have dropped of 1% but in my case it has dropped somwhere around 7% in 139 cycles which is like dropping 1% at every 20 cycles and if it kept going at this rate then it might reach somewhere around approx 500 cycles at 80%. So that calculation is making me quite worried off. And please do share your verdict on what if i claim apple's 1 year warranty to get my battery exchanged.
MacBook Air M1 Battery
