My Mac Air M4 13 is draining battery in 8 hours while using light chrome and safari. I am only using google docs and youtube. This laptop is less then 2 months old. What is causing this, and how to stop it? I only have 7 days of Apple Care coverage left, pls help. I am losing faith in apple.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 26.2
My Mac Air M4 13 is draining battery in 8 hours while using light chrome and safari. I am only using google docs and youtube. This laptop is less than 2 months old.
Chrome is not "light usage" and neither are Google docs. Chrome is a fast battery drainer on both Mac and Windows laptops.
Use your power supply when using "Google anything" to satisfy their power demands. The Brave browser uses the same engine as Chrome but with far less overhead
Any viewing of videos works both the CPU and GPU quite hard. Not light use.
Some web sites are now very greedy as well. All that advert animation comes at a cost. I saw an Amazon page run down the battery by 50% on one of my Macbook Pro in 50 minutes simple by leaving it open in the background while I was away from the computer.
Activity Monitor, included with macOS, can help you spot high-demand activities:
View energy consumption in Activity Monitor on Mac - Apple Support
Before using Activity Monitor for the first time, make sure its "View' option is set to "All Processes" to get the full picture of energy usage.
My Mac Air M4 13 is draining battery in 8 hours while using light chrome and safari. I am only using google docs and youtube. This laptop is less than 2 months old.
Chrome is not "light usage" and neither are Google docs. Chrome is a fast battery drainer on both Mac and Windows laptops.
Use your power supply when using "Google anything" to satisfy their power demands. The Brave browser uses the same engine as Chrome but with far less overhead
Any viewing of videos works both the CPU and GPU quite hard. Not light use.
Some web sites are now very greedy as well. All that advert animation comes at a cost. I saw an Amazon page run down the battery by 50% on one of my Macbook Pro in 50 minutes simple by leaving it open in the background while I was away from the computer.
Activity Monitor, included with macOS, can help you spot high-demand activities:
View energy consumption in Activity Monitor on Mac - Apple Support
Before using Activity Monitor for the first time, make sure its "View' option is set to "All Processes" to get the full picture of energy usage.
"Battery Drain on M4 Macbook Air. 13 inch model: My Mac Air M4 13 is draining battery in 8 hours while using light chrome and safari. I am only using google docs and youtube. This laptop is less than 2 months old. What is causing this, and how to stop it? I only have 7 days of Apple Care coverage left, pls help. I am losing faith in apple."
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Mac Battery:
AppleCare+ is not validated out-of-the-box. The One-Year Limited Warranty covering manufacturing defects and 90 days of phone support is what you are referring to, here.
Making a Store Appointment:
Set up a Genius Bar Appointment at your local Apple Store. There, it will be diagnosed, and you'll be provided with your options. IMPORTANT: Be certain to bring along a proof of purchase (i.e. sale receipt or original packaging) and the MacBook Air, itself.
"Battery Drain on M4 Macbook Air. 13 inch model: My Mac Air M4 13 is draining battery in 8 hours while using light chrome and safari. I am only using google docs and youtube. This laptop is less than 2 months old. What is causing this, and how to stop it? I only have 7 days of Apple Care coverage left, pls help. I am losing faith in apple."
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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 charging from an external device, then use a new charger:
A Few Links to Refer to Power:
I booked an appointment at the Genius Bar. Thank you for the help!
Battery Drain on M4 Macbook Air. 13 inch model
