Windows:
- Using Battery Report:
- Open a Command Prompt window with administrative privileges. You can do this by searching for “cmd” in the Start menu, right-clicking on Command Prompt, and selecting “Run as administrator.”
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
bash Copy code powercfg /batteryreport /output "C:battery_report.html"
- This command generates a battery report and saves it to your C: drive as “battery_report.html”. You can open this file in a web browser to view detailed information about your laptop’s battery health, including its design capacity, full charge capacity, and recent usage.
- Using Battery Information in Settings:
- In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can also check basic battery information in the Settings app.
- Go to Settings > System > Power & battery.
- Under “Battery”, you’ll see information such as battery level, estimated time remaining, and battery saver settings.
macOS:
- Using System Information:
- Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select “About This Mac.”
- In the window that opens, click on “System Report…”.
- In the System Information window, click on “Power” in the sidebar.
- Here, you’ll find information about your MacBook’s battery health, including its cycle count, condition, and more.
- Using CoconutBattery (Third-Party App):
- You can also use third-party apps like CoconutBattery to get detailed information about your MacBook’s battery health.
- Download and install CoconutBattery from the official website.
- Launch CoconutBattery, and it will display information about your MacBook’s battery health, including its current charge, maximum charge, design capacity, and cycle count.
Checking your laptop’s battery health periodically is important to ensure it’s functioning properly and to anticipate any potential issues that may arise. If you notice a significant decrease in your battery’s health or performance, it may be time to consider replacing it.