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macbook air m1 battery health dropping fast

after 16 months the battery of my m1 macbook air has dropped from 100% to 93% with 83 charging cycles. is it normal?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 11, 2022 6:44 AM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2022 8:05 AM

It's not abnormal, and is no indication that your battery's condition will drop precipitously.


The maximum charge capacity of lithium-polymer batteries does not decrease in a linear fashion. It may even increase from time to time, although the long term trend is down.


Read Check the condition of your Mac notebook's battery - Apple Support.

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Oct 11, 2022 8:05 AM in response to Vincenzo-grosso

It's not abnormal, and is no indication that your battery's condition will drop precipitously.


The maximum charge capacity of lithium-polymer batteries does not decrease in a linear fashion. It may even increase from time to time, although the long term trend is down.


Read Check the condition of your Mac notebook's battery - Apple Support.

macbook air m1 battery health dropping fast

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