Should I charge it before first use?

[flyfly]

Finally my beloved M2 is here!

But i'm not sure if I should charge it first, before opening it? What's your opinion?

 

[1BadManVan]

Finally my beloved M2 is here!

But i'm not sure if I should charge it first, before opening it? What's your opinion?

nope, it will automatically power in as soon as you open it and have a pretty decent charge already. Mine had 86%

 

[1BadManVan]

And congrats, mine just got here yesterday after a few week wait for my custom config lol

 

[BigBlur]

Where's the third option...plug it in and use it? Regardless, you can't go wrong with whatever you do.

 

[1BadManVan]

Where's the third option...plug it in and use it? Regardless, you can't go wrong with whatever you do.

this lol. Battery tech has come a long way, dont need to do anything special

 

[Apple_Robert]

Mine came a few hours ago and I just started setting up. It came with a 92% charge, which is nice. I immediately connected MagSafe as soon as I got my account set up.

 

[RCElectricFlyer]

This doesn't matter much. What matters is how you manage the battery over the long term.

 

[RokinAmerica]

Plug it in and charge it...while you enjoy using it.

 

[Shadowbech]

I'd say just use it however you wish. It doesn't really matter. I do recommend Al Dente though.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I'd say just use it however you wish. It doesn't really matter. I do recommend Al Dente though.

+1 for AlDente. I use the pro version and it has been well worth the money. I also like that I don't have to pay for a sub.

 

[MikeDr206]

If you don’t, it’ll explode in flames within 8 months. Wait, no, if you do it will.

Seriously, enjoy your new machine and don’t overthink this. Life is too short.

 

[jav6454]

Finally my beloved M2 is here!

But i'm not sure if I should charge it first, before opening it? What's your opinion?

I wouldn't overthink it. Just use it and charge as needed.

 

[1BadManVan]

If you don’t, it’ll explode in flames within 8 months. Wait, no, if you do it will.

Seriously, enjoy your new machine and don’t overthink this. Life is too short.

I dont blame him for asking, these aren't cheap chrome books, people seem ti hold onto their Macs longer then Windows stuff

 

[Lloigorr]

AFAIR the batteries are already calibrated and about 3/4 charged when apple sends out new machines so it really doesn’t matter if you charge it or just use your MacBook without charging.
The last time I bought a new Mac was eight years ago and that machine already had 3 or so cycles on the battery.

 

[flyfly]

thanks for comments! i couldn't resist and used it as people here said, it came almost full!

 

[1BadManVan]

thanks for comments! i couldn't resist and used it as people here said, it came almost full!

if this is your first m series Mac, you'll be very surprised by the battery life. I knew it would be good but its pretty crazy how good these really are

 

[tarsins]

Use it. Charge it whenever but I'd try and keep above 15%.
Never discharge it fully.

 

[jdb8167]

Where's the third option...plug it in and use it? Regardless, you can't go wrong with whatever you do.

And a 4th option. Just use it until on battery and plug it in overnight.

 

[KPOM]

thanks for comments! i couldn't resist and used it as people here said, it came almost full!

You are going to love your new MacBook Air. It’s a really nice computer.

 

[ThailandToo]

My wife asked me this same question the other day about her new M2 MacBook Air. Yes, we can only look forward to even better battery technology over time. Awesome computer, enjoy.

 

[flyfly]

You are going to love your new MacBook Air. It’s a really nice computer.

I've compared it side by side with my old 2013 Air and what a difference in snappyness.. love it

 

[hungryghosty]

Use it. Charge it whenever but I'd try and keep above 15%.
Never discharge it fully.

This is generally my feeling about how to handle devices with modern batteries. Avoiding draining the battery to 0% is the thing that seems to improve battery longevity most.

I still also have OCD about charging a new device before I use it though

 

[sierrablue]

I could not resist the $749 price of the M1 base at Costco last December. For what I do, it is more than enough and fast.

 

[1BadManVan]

I could not resist the $749 price of the M1 base at Costco last December. For what I do, it is more than enough and fast.

what's that have to do with this thread about battery charging?

 

[sierrablue]

what's that have to do with this thread about battery charging?

you are right. This was intended for another thread and posted here by mistake.