Battery life


after 232 days of using

cycle count 80


is that normal? while other laptop with same age, the same specifications and similar cycle number is 98% battery cap.


macbook air m1

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.3

Posted on May 19, 2023 5:40 AM

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Posted on May 19, 2023 7:53 PM

Apple has mentioned battery cycle limit for MacBook Air and it is 1000 after that it tends to decrease in battery capacity. Here you have now 90% battery capacity so it depend on your way of using it . Here's a link that will help you

Determine battery cycle count for Mac laptops - Apple Support (IN)


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May 19, 2023 7:53 PM in response to j_k_2023

Apple has mentioned battery cycle limit for MacBook Air and it is 1000 after that it tends to decrease in battery capacity. Here you have now 90% battery capacity so it depend on your way of using it . Here's a link that will help you

Determine battery cycle count for Mac laptops - Apple Support (IN)


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Sep 14, 2023 2:02 AM in response to j_k_2023

It looks normal. Here are a few tips to Make a Laptop Battery Last Longer


    • Keep Brightness Low
    • Turn on Power Saver Mode
    • Close Unnecessary Apps and Processes
    • Update Your OS and Applications
    • Keep Ventilation and Fans Clean
    • Balance Your Battery Charging
    • Unplug Unused Peripheral Devices
    • Check Battery Reports


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Sep 14, 2023 3:06 AM in response to Harrynohara34

1000 is not a limit, it's Apple's benchmark for the expected usual and customary life of a battery. The 1000 can be exceeded with no ill effects as it's just a count of 100% charge cycles. If the battery is still functioning as expected at 1000 cycles, still takes a charge and still has remaining capacity above 80% you can continue safely using the battery.

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