Should I replace the battery ?

[Dentifrice]

Hi,

I have a 2013 macbook pro and it's still powerful (i7, 16gb, etc.). My only complain is that I feel the battery doesn't last as long as before. OBVIOUSLY.

I installed a tool Battery health 2. From what I read, my battery "health" is at 85 % which isn't that bad, no ?

My battery had 818 cycles so far.

So I'm thinking, if I change my battery, will I really have longer running time or it's only because new mac os version are just draining more energy.

818 cycles is pretty high but 85% health isn't that bad ?

What do you think ?

thanks

 

[lwilliams]

I went through that early last year with my late-2012 MBP 13. I spent $200 at the Apple store. The new battery got me a little more time, but nothing like when the MBP was new.

I upgraded to a new MBP 3 weeks ago. HUGE difference. So, I think you will some result, but not as much as you would expect.

 

[Khaleal]

If you're planning to keep it for the next few years I'd recommend doing that through Apple before these machines become "vintage" next year. it costs $199 and they replace the whole palm-rest since the battery is glued to it (so you'll get a new keyboard, new battery, new casing)