I've a Lenovo Pro Docking station that charges my Macbook Pro 14 inches when plugged in.
I mostly use my Macbook with external monitor, so I've it plugged to the docking station.
There is no change to disable the charging. Is it a problem for the battery to be always plugged in?
It will reduce the lifespan of my battery?
Thanks
MacBook Pro
Hi xcsob,
Yes, I'm in the same situation as you so I've enabled 'Optimised Battey Charging' on my MacBook. I recommend you do the same.
To do this go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health (click on the i symbol) and enable 'Optimised Battery Charging'. This will extend the battery life of your MacBook.
I hope this helps.
Hi xcsob,
Yes, I'm in the same situation as you so I've enabled 'Optimised Battey Charging' on my MacBook. I recommend you do the same.
To do this go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health (click on the i symbol) and enable 'Optimised Battery Charging'. This will extend the battery life of your MacBook.
I hope this helps.
That computer is a battery-CAPABLE device. It is not optimized as a battery-operated device. (It is NOT an iPhone.)
Your computer performs best when connected to AC power. It can use the full output of the Power Adapter AND when doing especially challenging work will also freely "borrow" power from the battery. In some cases, even with the power adapter connected, the charged state may even decline during stressful work.
When used only on battery, your computer has no extra cushion of power, and may perform more slowly. However, for ordinary non-stressful tasks this may not be objectionable (possibly not even noticeable.)
In general, you should ALWAYS connect AC power when it is possible to do so, and only run on batteries (which could be somewhat slower) when no AC sources are at hand. Your Mac will NEVER over-charge.
Your MacBook Pro uses ‘smart charging’ to charge in the optimum way, and only when necessary. Plugged in is Not necessarily actively charging. There is substantial hardware and software cooperating on battery and charging issues. Simply asserting a charging voltage against one of the interface(s) will NOT successfully charge your MacBook Pro.
A charge cycle is ever-so-slightly destructive to batter longevity. When operating as designed (and not using Battery Health Management) battery charge level is allowed to decline to about 92 percent level before initiating a recharge cycle to top up to about 99 percent.
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Catalina software 10.15.5 and later for MacBook Pro with T2 chip (2016 models and later) includes a new feature called Battery Health Management. Based on your usage patterns, this widens the hysteresis to initiate a charge cycle at a lower level, and stop before 99 percent.
Macbook pro M1 always plugged into docking station
