M3 Macbook Air Battery Drain Issue

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M3 Macbook Air Battery Drain Issue

I recently purchased a MacBook Air M3 16/512, 13-inch model. However, I've noticed that the battery drains very quickly, dropping by around 2 minutes per use despite of updating the Mac to MAC OS SONOMA 14.4 Additionally, Low Power Mode enabled and everything set to battery optimized. Still, results in a total battery life is of only about 4 hours, which is significantly less than the advertised 18 hours claimed by Apple.

I primarily use Safari with only 4 tabs open, and the brightness is set to less than 50%.

Despite these measures, the battery life is still unacceptably short.

Could you please advise me on what steps I can take to improve the battery life?

MacBook Air 13″, 14.4

Posted on Apr 23, 2024 11:57 PM

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TheLittles

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Apr 24, 2024 12:38 AM in response to amritanshu06

amritanshu06 Said:

"M3 Macbook Air Battery Drain Issue: [...]M3 Macbook Air Battery Drain Issue"

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Troubleshooting Mac Battery Drain:

Note that all batteries are prone to failure. So, eventually, the Battery Health will cease and it will be time for a new one. Go here: Check the Condition of your Mac Laptop’s Battery - Apple Support

Try a New Charger:

If it is charing from an external device, then use a new charger: