battery charging for MacBook Pro
Does is harm the computer to keep it plugged in whenever I use it in my office space?
Are there optimal maximum and minimum charge levels for MacBook Pro battery?
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Guy Pritchard
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.2
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The ideal range for most lithium ion batteries is between 50 and 80 percent charge. Your MacBook Pro has some built-in features to mitigate battery degradation over time, but batteries are consumable and will eventually lose their maximum charge capacity. Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple
By default on MacBook Pro models introduced in 2018 or later, Optimized Battery Charging is enabled. While enabled, you might notice charging is paused on your Mac around 80%. If you keep your Mac connected to power at the same time each day -- or if you never disconnect your MacBook from power -- your Mac will learn from your usage habits and pause charging.
If battery charging is paused or on hold on your Mac - Apple Support
There are also third-party applications for Mac that can replicate this functionality and give you more fine-tuned control over your Mac's charging.