MacBook Pro M2 Pro 14-inch, 2023 - Battery life

I believe OP's concern was related to Apple's boast of 11 hrs of wireless web browsing and 17 hrs of video playback.

I have stopped believing in Apple's battery metrics since I got my first Mac in 2012. They're just marketing BS.

i have also purchest the same modle and im having even worse battery life and need help also, i can drain from 100% to 0 in just under 5 hours watching netflix at about 60% brightness, no were near the 18 hours possible, i am finding myself having to constantly plug it in, and under heavy load i can go from 100% to 0 in about 1.5 hours :).

Mateen_AppleUser wrote:

Maybe i wasn't as clear, from 100% to 30% in 5 hours minimal browsing usage. Tops maybe only until 8 hours until it become 0%. What do you think? Should i report to apple support?

There is nothing to report. If you are not happy with the battery usage, plug in the computer.

Mateen_AppleUser wrote:

I am asking people's opinions since every blog and article has done a battery test, and they are getting at least 14 hours on the new MacBook Pro M2 14-inch.

It's easy to just plug in the charger, fisherman bob. Thanks for your opinion.

I use my computer plugged in all the time unless I'm temporarily working at a remote site that does not have power handy. I have never had battery issues in the many years I've been computing. I guess I'm having difficulty understanding your concern. Sorry about that.

This may not be abnormal because many things can contribute to the rapid depletion of the battery charge; things like screen brightness, number of open & active browser tabs and applications, etc.

Here is some guidance for maximizing the battery performance and lifespan of Apple devices:

> Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple

It is better to open your own thread with your specific problem.

30% in 5 hours is not bad. That extends to something like 16+ hours to get to 0%. A 16 hour usage run time is actually quite good

Is it better to shutdown MacBook Pro 14 inch M2 everyday or sleep it