Is it a bad idea to always charge your MacBook?

[6thDAY]

I always seem to have my macbook pro plugged in and charging, even when its reached 100%.

Does it damage the battery or anything?

I recently got a new Mid-2014 Retina Pro and I want to keep it charged at max so if I ever go anywhere without a plug, I will have the max battery duration.

Thanks

 

[maflynn]

I think if you go on your battery once a month it will increase the longevity

 

[9699624]

I think if you go on your battery once a month it will increase the longevity

I'm actually wondering also, is that just a personal opinion or has there been actual tests done to prove that. Don't have much knowledge in that area so I'm curious as well

 

[macenied]

The charger is intelligent so it will stop charging when the battery is full. I would be more concerned about never discharging the battery.

Try to find info about that. I use my MBP also for quite some time plugged in but I have it on battery power 1 - 2 times a week, not intentional but by the nature of it being a laptop.

 

[snaky69]

I always seem to have my macbook pro plugged in and charging, even when its reached 100%.

Does it damage the battery or anything?

I recently got a new Mid-2014 Retina Pro and I want to keep it charged at max so if I ever go anywhere without a plug, I will have the max battery duration.

Thanks

The charger is only a power supply, think of it as a pool the MBP drains from. The MBP will take what it needs, no more, no less.

Use your battery however you see fit, nothing you do'll make it last longer.

 

[ZombiePete]

Here is Apple's guide for maintaining your battery: https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/