Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51- Charging and Battery Problems

Petrovios

I own an Acer Nitro V15 ANV15-51 equipped with an Intel Core i9-13900H processor, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU.​

During demanding gaming sessions, I've observed that the battery gradually discharges even while the laptop is plugged in using the original 135W charger. This is concerning, as I expected the device to maintain its charge or at least not consume battery power during intensive use when connected to an external power source.​

It seems that during high-performance scenarios, the power consumption exceeds the 135W provided by the charger, causing the system to draw additional power from the battery.​

Is this behavior typical for this model? Should I consider acquiring a charger with a higher wattage (such as 180W or 230W)? If so, could someone recommend the appropriate and compatible charger model for the Acer Nitro V15 ANV15-51?​

Thank you in advance for any insights or recommendations you can provide.

[Edited the thread to add model number to the title]

Sharanji

@Petrovios

This issue is common in gaming laptops. It's normal for a laptop's battery to discharge during demanding gaming sessions, even while plugged in. This is because the laptop may be drawing more power than the charger can supply, requiring the battery to supplement the power.

During Hybrid Power Mode doing demanding tasks, the laptop may draw power from both the charger and the battery to meet high power demands. The 135W charger might not be sufficient to sustain peak performance. Consider upgrading to a higher-wattage charger if available for your model.

The battery acts as a buffer, providing extra power when needed to maintain performance, even when the charger can't supply enough. Reduce power consumption by lowering graphics settings or enabling performance modes that balance power usage. Ensure your battery is in good condition. Use Acer Care Center or third-party tools to check its health.

Overheating can increase power draw. Clean vents, use a cooling pad, and ensure proper airflow.

To generate a battery health report, Press Windows + R, type cmd, and hit Enter. Type powercfg /batteryreport and press Enter. This will create a battery report in your user folder. Open the file in a web browser to check battery health, capacity, and usage statistics.