HP VICTUS BATTERY DEGRADED TO 98% IN 7 DAYS

[RAGHAV771]

I recently purchased HP VICTUS 15 and now its 7 days post activation of Laptop and the battery health is degraded to 90% and even the adaptive battery optimizer is not working too it shows enabled but not activated why hp why you do not have charge limiter ?

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @RAGHAV771,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I understand your new HP Victus 15 gaming laptop's battery health has degraded to 90% within just seven days. Here are some points to consider and steps you can take to address this issue:

1. Understanding Battery Health Degradation

• Battery Wear Level: It’s common for batteries to show slight wear soon after the first few charge cycles, but a drop to 90% is unusual within such a short period.
• Battery Health Monitoring: Windows 11 and various third-party applications can display battery health statistics. Sometimes, these readings might not be entirely accurate immediately after a new device is activated.

2. Adaptive Battery Optimizer and Charge Limiter

• Adaptive Battery Optimizer: This feature is designed to prolong battery life by learning your usage patterns and adjusting the charging behavior accordingly. However, if it's showing as enabled but not activated, it might not be functioning as expected.
• Charge Limiter: Some laptops have built-in settings to limit charging to 80-90% to prevent battery wear. Unfortunately, this feature is not always available on all laptops, including some HP models.

3. Troubleshooting Steps

• Update BIOS and Drivers: Ensure that your laptop’s BIOS and all related drivers are up to date. Sometimes, software updates can resolve battery management issues.
• Battery Calibration: Perform a battery calibration. Fully charge the laptop, then use it until the battery completely discharges. Afterward, recharge it fully again. This process can help recalibrate the battery sensor.
• Check Battery Settings: Verify the settings in HP Support Assistant or HP Power Manager. Ensure that any power-saving features or battery optimization settings are correctly configured.

4. Additional Considerations

• Battery Usage Habits: Avoid keeping the laptop plugged in all the time, as constant charging can lead to faster degradation.
• Environmental Factors: Extreme temperatures can affect battery life, so ensure your laptop is used in moderate conditions.

5. Future Precautions

• If you continue to experience rapid battery degradation, consider adjusting your charging habits, using a charge limiter if available, and keeping the battery between 20% and 80% to extend its lifespan.

Refer to this document:  HP Notebook PCs and Chromebooks - Improving battery performance

Victus by HP 15.6 inch Gaming Laptop 15-fb0000 series User manual

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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