Ok so I purchased a brand new m2 macbook air to for school on August 28th. It now has 17 cycles and 98% Battery Capacity, is this a reason to be alarmed? My brother has a M1 he’s had for about 8-9 months, and it’s 99% Capacity, with 68 cycles. Is there something iam doing wrong? I keep it above 20%, and below 80%. Should I be keeping in plugged in more often? I’m worried because this was a very expensive machine, and iam a student.
MacBook Air, macOS 14.1
M2 Macbook Air Battery Capacity Drop
"Ok so I purchased a brand new m2 macbook air to for school on August 28th. It now has 17 cycles and 98% Battery Capacity, is this a reason to be alarmed? My brother has a M1 he’s had for about 8-9 months, and it’s 99% Capacity, with 68 cycles. [...]"
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Mac Battery Health Battery Draining:
A. How Often do your Use your Mac?
If your Mac is not being used all that much, then all is fine. Expect the Battery Health to reach 97-99% right out-of-the-box. Note that all battery are prone to failure. So, eventually, the Battery Health will cease and it will be time for a new one.
B. How Often I Use my Mac:
I've had mine for less than a year and it is at 96%. Contacting Apple, they tell me that it makes send due to my expensive use of it. But, I switch between Macs every 2 months. So, if I were to use this Mac always, then it would probably we way down there. I do lots on
drendos Said:
”M2 Macbook Air Battery Capacity Drop: When would I need to be concerned?”
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When to be Concerned About Battery Health:
For all of their devices, Apple recommends you get a new battery, when the Battery Health reaches 80%. So, keep an eye on it.
drendos Said:
"I use it very often. Everyday for school, 4-5 days a week, some days/weeks more than others."
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Then all is normal.
I use it very often. Everyday for school, 4-5 days a week, some days/weeks more than others.
When would I need to be concerned?
M2 Macbook Air Battery Capacity Drop
