How to view battery usage on macOS Big Sur

Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Battery, then click Usage History.
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View Battery Usage History on a Mac notebook

1. Battery Level: Shows the average charge level of your battery for each 15-minute period. ...
2. Energy Usage: Shows how much energy your computer used each day.

1. How do I check the battery on my Big Sur Mac?
2. How do I check my Mac battery health?
3. How do I find out how long my Mac battery has left?
4. How do I show my battery percentage?
5. How do you show battery percentage on Mac update?
6. Why is my Mac's battery dying so fast?
7. How long does a MacBook battery last before it needs replacing?
8. How long is a Mac battery supposed to last?
9. How do you see how many hours of battery you have left?
10. What is a high cycle count on a Mac battery?
11. What is a good battery cycle count?

How do I check the battery on my Big Sur Mac?

Here's how to show battery percentage on the menu bar in macOS Big Sur.

1. Open the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
2. Select the option labeled Dock & Menu Bar.
3. Scroll down the sidebar to the left and select Battery.
4. Check the box next to Show Percentage.

How do I check my Mac battery health?

You can check whether the battery in your Mac notebook is functioning normally and approximately how much charge it can hold. To view your battery's condition, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Battery, then click Battery again. In the lower right corner, click Battery Health.

How do I find out how long my Mac battery has left?

To view battery time remaining on Mac with OS X versions preceding Sierra, simply go to System Preferences and select Energy Saver. To check the battery time remaining on Mac with macOS Sierra or later versions, open Activity Monitor and select the Energy tab.

How do I show my battery percentage?

Just swipe down from the top-right corner of your display. On iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 8 or earlier, iPad and iPod touch (7th generation), you can see the battery percentage in the status bar. Go to Settings > Battery and turn on Battery Percentage.

How do you show battery percentage on Mac update?

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Dock & Menu Bar. Click Battery, then select “Show Percentage.”

Why is my Mac's battery dying so fast?

Your battery might drain fast when you're working on your Mac because, for one reason or another, you're running one-too-many apps at the same time. ... To do this, simply click on the battery icon on the top right corner of your screen, or run the activity monitor app.

How long does a MacBook battery last before it needs replacing?

Here's how long MacBook Pro batteries last: A MacBook Pro battery will last 5 years on average with moderate use before replacement is needed. It could last a few years longer if the battery is calibrated monthly and stored at 50% charge for shutdowns longer than 72 hours.

How long is a Mac battery supposed to last?

When new, MacBook models should offer the following battery life: MacBook Air (2018, 2019): Up to 12 hours wireless web, up to 13 hours playing video via Apple TV app. 13in MacBook Pro (2018, 2019): Up to 10 hours wireless web, up to 10 hours playing video via Apple TV app.

How do you see how many hours of battery you have left?

When you click/tap on the Power (battery) icon, you will see a percentage of battery life remaining, a link to Battery settings, and a Battery saver action button to toggle on and off. If you like, you can enable to see the battery life estimated time remaining shown in hours and minutes along with the percentage.

What is a high cycle count on a Mac battery?

For most modern MacBooks, Apple estimates the battery can last through 1,000 cycles. A cycle count means using all of your battery's power and then fully recharging it, whether you drained your battery in one sitting or off and on over the course of a few days or weeks.

What is a good battery cycle count?

Most current Macs (MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros) use batteries assessed as having 1,000 battery cycles. That's pretty much good enough for at least three years of regular use. Older Macs (including the original MacBook Air) carried batteries with just 300 cycles inside.