What is normal battery health on Mac?

In the lower right corner, click Battery Health. You may see any of the following conditions: Normal: The battery is functioning normally. Service recommended: The battery is performing normally, but its ability to hold a charge is less than when it was new.

What’s considered good battery health?

“Your battery is currently supporting normal peak performance.” This is what this screen will look like if your iPhone and its battery are both brand new. No need to worry about anything here because your phone should be operating exactly as it should be.

Why did my battery health go down so fast?

Battery health is affected by: Surrounding temperature/device temperature. Amount of Charging cycles. “fast” charging or charging your iPhone with an iPad charger will generate more heat = over time faster decrease of battery capacity.

At what battery health should I replace Mac battery?

If you purchased an AppleCare Protection Plan for your Mac notebook, Apple will replace the notebook battery at no charge if it retains less than 80 percent of its original capacity. If you don’t have coverage, you can have the battery replaced for a fee.

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.

Is your MacBook Pro’s battery healthy?

Whatever could be your personal reason, checking MacBook Pro’s (or any MacBook’s) battery health is pretty straightforward. While most modern MacBooks come with batteries rated 1000 charge cycles, the older ones like MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2008) and MacBook Air (Late 2008) feature batteries rated 500 and 300 charge cycles respectively.

How long does a MacBook Pro battery hold a charge?

The MacBook Pro battery is designed to hold 80\% of its total charging capacity for at least these estimated battery cycle count numbers. After the cycle count limit is reached, your battery will still most likely hold a charge and be able to function, it just won’t hold a charge for as long as it used to.

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.