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Crowbot

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I recently purchased an iPad Pro So it's my first device with fast charging.

I was wondering if there's any data on how it affects battery life.
 

ericwn

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I haven’t come across any useful bigger analysis personally.
When you think about what Apple charges for a battery replacement that you may or may not need depending on your use case it’s probably not worth to take special steps for a longer battery life.
 

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Thanks. I'm always looking for long equipment life. (My relatives are grateful for the free castoffs)
The thing is I don't need fast charging mostly because I would have to find an outlet for the thing. I use a 6-port USB charger because I got tired of all the bricks.
 

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I recently purchased an iPad Pro So it's my first device with fast charging.

I was wondering if there's any data on how it affects battery life.
Well, heat is a big factor to keep in mind when it comes to fast charging. Excessive heat will reduce battery life.
 

Natzoo

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The thing is I don't need fast charging
I usually charge the iPad to 85-90% and let it discharge to 60%, while once a week discharging it to 30%. I believe this pro longs the battery life. I don't fast charge my iPad or even my iPhone with the same charging brick, my phone is at 89% battery health with constant discharging. Would not worry that much tbh with apple's algorithms.
 

Crowbot

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Well, heat is a big factor to keep in mind when it comes to fast charging. Excessive heat will reduce battery life.

Right. The heating from fast charging was what concerned me. The only issue I have is that a 2.4A charger is just enough to power the thing while I'm using it but not enough to charge the battery. A First World problem, surely. :)
 
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