battery life and cycles?

[sashaann88]

So I've download iStat

And this is what it is telling me...

My battery health is 86% and the amount of cycles is 171. is this normal?

Because what I've seen as I've looked around people have higher cycles and still have more battery health then I do.

Thanks!
Sasha

 

[leman]

Mine is 98% at 517 cycles. Is your battery calibrated?

 

[S.B.G]

Check out this guide on batteries. It should tell you everything you need to know.

Apple Notebook Battery FAQ

 

[vincenz]

Doesn't sound "normal" but you have to keep in mind that the % can go up or down depending on how you use your computer.

 

[roberthallin]

Calibrate the battery, that can make the health percentage go up. When i calibrated my new MBP it went from 97 to 102%. I now have an extra 236mAh.

 

[GGJstudios]

Calibrate the battery, that can make the health percentage go up. When i calibrated my new MBP it went from 97 to 102%. I now have an extra 236mAh.

Calibration doesn't affect battery health. It only makes the readings more accurate. Read the FAQ in post #3 of this thread.