coconutBattery maximum vs design what's the difference

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coconutBattery maximum vs design what's the difference

Can someone tell me something about it? It seemed to me that "design capacity" is equal to the "maximum charge". Then it drops a "maximum" remains "design" at the same level, showing only percentage drop. Meanwhile, the new Macbook Pro have a maximum charge 6933 mAh and 6559 mAh design. I'm confused.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS Sierra (10.12.1)

Posted on Nov 25, 2016 5:13 PM

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FoxFifth

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Nov 25, 2016 6:13 PM in response to kristof461

See the following from the Coconut Battery Help menu Frequently Asked Questions:

"Design capacity" is the capacity your battery should have, when it left the factory. As battery manufacturing is still a more or less chemical process, it may be higher (congratulations) or lower when it is put into your MacBook.

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