Why is my MBP always charged up to 100%?
Internal Battery Optimization not operating as depicted.
16" MBP 2.3 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9, 32 GB 2667 MHz DDR4
Using a Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock for Quad Monitors 100W, Thunderbolt Docking Station Connects up to Four 4K Monitors for Windows and Mac Laptops, 2x HDMI, 4x Thunderbolt 4/USB C, but I am only using three monitors at the moment.
This hub is powered and supplies constant power to my MBP while offering my desired multi-monitor setup.
Q: Is this Plugable branded hub circumventing the internal battery optimizer?
Q: I know that I should trust apple engineers with all the thought they put into this, but the internal optimizer should not allow SOC to stay at 100 % all day every day.
Q: Should I look to a Third-party battery management app like ALDente Pro to limit my SOC to 70-75-80%?
My MBP has not optimized/limited my charge to 80% in quite some time despite it being plugged in daily from 7am to 7pm while I work from home. After three years, my MBP should "know" my daily routine by now and that it will be plugged in all day long. It should "know" that I am not going to unplug and therefore not charge up to 100%. Apple should allow us to pick an exact charge-to limit.
I know that humans are gonna human, but please keep to the topic and refrain from bickering on other user's names or comments. I don't mind if I get ripped for my lame question, but keep it clean for all other commenters. Thank you in advance
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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.2