How many hours of battery life does the MacBook Pro have?

In its keynote and press release, Apple says the 14-inch MacBook Pro will provide 17 hours of video playback and estimates that the 16-inch model can last for an unprecedented-for-Macs 21 hours.

How can I increase my MacBook Pro battery life?

There are two simple ways you can preserve battery life — no matter how you use your device: adjust your screen brightness and use Wi‑Fi. Dim the screen or turn on Auto-Brightness to extend battery life. To dim, open Control Center and drag the Brightness slider to the bottom.

How long should a MacBook Pro battery hold a charge?

With judicious energy management, my 13-mo-old MBP can be made to last working up to 6 1/2 hours on battery. And if sleeping without too many apps loaded, drains about 6-8\% of the battery over an 8-10 hour period, so it should be able to eke out up to 7 days before draining out.

How long should a MacBook Pro 2017 battery last?

8 hours and 40 minutes
The 2017 [Touch Bar 13-Inch] MacBook Pro lasted 8 hours and 40 minutes on the Laptop Mag Battery Test, which is longer than the 8:24 average for ultraportables and close to the time from last year’s model (8:48). . .

How long does it take to charge a MacBook Pro battery?

Do not let it go all the way down to 0\% – might do more harm than good to your Macbook and battery. As for the charge cycle, 0 – 100\% is 1 cycle. so if you use your macbook till it’s down to 75\%, then it will take you 4 days to complete 1 cycle.

How many battery cycles can a MacBook battery go through?

The estimated number of cycles your battery can go through before needing to be replaced can vary by the model and year of your MacBook. The average number of cycles is 1000 but can be as low as 300 for older model computers. Check out this chart from Apple to get an estimate on how many battery cycles your battery is designed to go through.

When should I replace the battery in my MacBook Pro?

For best performance, replace your battery when you reach its maximum cycle count. Follow these steps to access information about your Mac notebook battery, including its cycle count: Hold the Option key and click the Apple () menu. Choose System Information. Under the Hardware section of the System Information window, select Power.

How do I check the cycle count of my MacBook battery?

Follow these steps to access information about your Mac notebook battery, including its cycle count: Hold the Option key and click the Apple  menu. Choose System Information. Under the Hardware section of the System Information window, select Power.