Battery wear level. Should i be concerned in nitro 5 laptop?

thewizardish

So, I recently checked my battery wear level on my acer nitro 5 laptop. and it showed 6.6% with only 10 months of use. I was concerned and looked up many websites and didn't find much. I just looked it up again and now it's 7.5% already. What should i do?? I am concerned. Is it normal?

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GAMING6698

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/710204/battery-wear-level-should-i-be-concerned

A battery wear level of 6.6% after 10 months of use is relatively normal for a laptop, especially a gaming model like the Acer Nitro 5, which typically experiences faster battery wear due to higher power demands.

To mitigate further wear, consider the calibratin battery, steps:

To calibrate your Acer Nitro 5 battery without fully discharging it, follow these steps:

1. Charge the Battery: Plug in your laptop and charge it to 100%. Leave it plugged in for an additional 2 hours.
2. Use the Laptop: Unplug the charger and use your laptop normally until the battery-low warning appears.
3. Replug and Charge: Once the battery-low warning appears, plug the charger back in and allow it to charge uninterrupted to 100%.
4. Repeat: For better results, you can repeat this process once or twice when doing battery calibration.

This method helps recalibrate the battery without risking damage from a full discharge.

Note- Occasional calibration every 3-6 months is fine, As it is recommended to perform a discharge until the battery-low warning appears only occasionally, ideally about once every 3-6 months. Frequent deep discharges can harm battery capacity. Calibration may help with battery readings, but should not be done more than a few times a year to avoid reducing battery lifespan.

Check below spoiler for more information (by this you take your own decision)-

Spoiler Warning

Calibrating your laptop battery once every 3-6 months can have some benefits compared to not doing it at all. Here’s a comparison of both approaches:

Calibrating Every 3-6 Months

Benefits:

Accurate Battery Readings: Calibration helps ensure that the battery percentage displayed on your laptop accurately reflects the actual charge level. This can prevent unexpected shutdowns when the battery appears to have more charge than it actually does.

Maintaining Battery Health: While calibration itself doesn’t extend battery lifespan, it can help you monitor battery health more effectively. You can identify when the battery is degrading and take action before it becomes a significant issue.

Preventing Over-discharge: By calibrating, you’re more likely to become aware of your battery's true capacity, which can help you avoid deep discharges that could harm the battery.

Drawbacks:

Cycle Count: Each calibration involves a full discharge and recharge, which counts as a charge cycle. Frequent deep discharges can contribute to faster wear over time.

Not Calibrating at All

Benefits:

Less Stress on the Battery: By avoiding deep discharges, you reduce the wear on the battery, potentially prolonging its overall lifespan.

Simplicity: You don’t have to remember to perform calibrations, making battery management easier.

Drawbacks:

Inaccurate Readings: Without calibration, the battery gauge may become less accurate over time, leading to unexpected shutdowns or confusion about how much charge is left.

Missed Monitoring Opportunities: You might not notice when your battery is degrading if you don’t calibrate, which could lead to performance issues down the line.

Conclusion

Calibrating your battery every 3-6 months is a reasonable compromise that can help maintain accurate battery readings without significantly impacting battery lifespan. It’s a good practice to ensure you’re aware of your battery’s health while minimizing the risks associated with deep discharges. If you choose not to calibrate, just be mindful of the potential for inaccurate battery readings and unexpected performance issues.