Cycle Count: 26 Condition: Normal Maximum Capacity: 99%
MY M2 MACBOOK AIR IS NOW HAVING BATTERY AT Cycle Count: 26
Condition: Normal Maximum Capacity: 99%. WITHIN JUST AN MONTH. IS IT NORMAL?
MacBook Air, macOS 14.0
Yes.
2 replies
Batteries are considered Consumable Products.
Over time it will degrade to a point where it needs to be replaced.
The usage is normal as the capacity will go up and down all the time and never stay always at 100%.
Apple Batteries are rated for 1000 Full Battery Cycles and / or 80% Capacity before needing Evaluation or replacement.
For additional reading on Battery and Apple Computers this link may help. About battery health management in Mac notebooks and especially for the M1 / M2/ M3 when released and Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma If battery charging is paused or on hold on your Mac
Cycle Count: 26 Condition: Normal Maximum Capacity: 99%