HP Victus 16-r0002sl . battery capacity down after 120 cycles. Why?

[effeeffe]

HP Victus 16-r0002sl . I start noticing my battery  discharges faster and faster. I checked throught HP PC HARDWARE DIAGNOSTIC. results shows battery capacity down after 120 cycles from 70 to 59 WHr . Why? 

[Raj_05]

Hi @effeeffe,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

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

Battery capacity reduction over time is a normal occurrence due to the chemistry of lithium-ion batteries, which are commonly used in laptops like your HP Victus 16. However, the significant drop you’re experiencing (70 WHr to 59 WHr after just 120 cycles) may seem quicker than expected. Let’s break it down.

Why does battery capacity decrease?

Battery Wear and Tear:

• Every charge cycle (full discharge and recharge) contributes to battery wear. Even partial charges add up to cycles over time.
• After about 300-500 charge cycles, most laptop batteries begin to show noticeable degradation.

Temperature and Usage:

• High operating temperatures (from gaming or heavy workloads) can accelerate wear.
• Frequent use of the battery for intensive tasks (like gaming on battery power) drains the battery quickly and increases its wear rate.

Overcharging or Draining to 0%:

• Constantly keeping the laptop plugged in or fully draining the battery to 0% before charging may reduce battery health.

Manufacturing Tolerance:

• Not all batteries are made equal. Some degrade faster due to slight variations in manufacturing.

System Settings and Performance:

• Power-hungry settings, like high screen brightness, performance mode, or background apps, can increase the strain on the battery, affecting its lifespan.

What can you do about it?

Monitor Usage Habits:

• Avoid letting the battery drain completely.
• Keep it charged between 20-80% when possible.
• Unplug the charger once the battery is full to prevent unnecessary charging cycles.

Reduce Heat Exposure:

• Keep the laptop on a flat, hard surface to ensure proper cooling.
• Consider a cooling pad if you frequently use the laptop for gaming or demanding tasks.

Adjust Power Settings:

• Use "Battery Saver" mode when not gaming.
• Lower screen brightness and close unnecessary background apps.

Battery Calibration:

• Fully charge the battery to 100%, then let it drain to 0% and recharge to 100%. This helps the system more accurately assess battery health, though it doesn’t improve capacity.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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