Correct behaviour to use battery

[AlanB78]

Hi, I would like to know the correct behaviour to maintain the battery for as much time as possible.

If I use my laptop for several hours a day, is it correct to hold it always plugged to the power supply ? I'd have to limit the charging percentage or plug and unplug when it is full charged? 

Is there an option to limit the charging percentage? I didn't find it in the bios neither. 

I would like to know the correct beviour to follow and I wanna clear this matter once and for all. 

Another issue is my laptop battery life. It is a 3 months old victus with 70Whr. It lasts for 2 hours in any case: game, 3d works, surf the net.

It is the real duration?

Is there any option, app, process I have to close? 

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @AlanB78,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your concern!  

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

How to Maintain Your Laptop Battery for Longevity

If you use your HP Victus for several hours a day, here’s the best way to maintain your battery health:

1. Should You Keep It Plugged In?

✅ Yes, but with limitations.

• Ideal scenario: If your laptop has a battery charge limit option, set it to 80-90% and keep it plugged in.
• If no charge limit setting is available: Occasionally unplug and use the battery until it reaches 40-50%, then plug it back in.

🛑 Avoid deep discharges (0-10%) as they degrade battery life faster.

2. How to Limit Charging Percentage?

HP laptops don’t always have a built-in charge limiter in BIOS, but you can try these:

• Check HP Power Manager (if available).
• Use third-party apps like Battery Limiter or ThrottleStop to cap the charge level.
• Some advanced users modify charge settings via Windows registry, but HP does not officially support this.

3. Is 2 Hours of Battery Life Normal for HP Victus?

🔋 Yes, for gaming/workstation laptops. HP Victus has a power-hungry GPU and CPU, which consume battery quickly.

What to do to extend battery life?

• Use “Battery Saver” mode (Windows Settings → System → Power & Battery).
• Lower screen brightness.
• Disable unnecessary background apps (Settings → Apps → Startup).
• Turn off RGB lighting (if available).
• Set “Power mode” to “Best Power Efficiency” (Windows Power Options).
• Reduce refresh rate (set display to 60Hz instead of 144Hz or 165Hz).

4. Best Practices for Long-Term Battery Health

✔️ Keep battery between 20-80% (if possible).
✔️ Avoid heat exposure (don’t block vents, use a cooling pad).
✔️ If storing the laptop for a long time, keep the battery at 50% charge.
✔️ Use balanced power mode instead of high-performance mode when not gaming.

Let me know if you need help finding specific settings! 😊

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[AlanB78]

Thank you so much for the reply. Could you advice me where to find "Battery Limiter or ThrottleStop " ? Are they safe programs or too much "aggressive" for the system? 

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @AlanB78,

Thank you for the response

Battery Limiter and ThrottleStop are third-party applications, and while they are generally safe if used correctly, they do require some caution.

Battery Limiter (For Charging Limits)

• Battery Limiter helps stop charging at a certain percentage (e.g., 80%) to extend battery lifespan.
• Where to get it? You can download it from trusted sources like Battery Limiter’s official site or other reputable software repositories.
• Is it safe? Yes, it’s a lightweight tool that only gives notifications when the charge exceeds a set limit, it doesn’t interfere with hardware settings.

ThrottleStop (For CPU Power & Heat Control)

• ThrottleStop is mainly used for CPU undervolting and power management, which can help reduce heat and battery drain.
• Where to get it? It’s available on TechPowerUp (ThrottleStop Download).
• Is it safe? If used improperly, it can cause instability. However, if you only use it to limit CPU power consumption rather than overclocking, it’s relatively safe.

Safer Alternatives

If you’re concerned about third-party tools, check if your BIOS or HP Power Manager has a built-in Battery Care Mode to limit max charge (some HP laptops do).
 

Let me know what helps.

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Best regards,