A cycle count on a MacBook refers to the number of times the battery has been used until it reaches its maximum charge capacity, which is typically around 1,000 cycles for modern MacBook models
. A charge cycle occurs when you use all of the battery's power, but that doesn't necessarily mean it has to be used in a single charge. For example, you could use half of your laptop's charge in one day and then recharge it fully. If you did the same thing the next day, it would count as one charge cycle, not two
. To check the battery cycle count on your MacBook, follow these steps:
- Open the System Settings app on your MacBook.
- Choose General, then About.
- Scroll to the very bottom and click System Report.
- On the left sidebar, click Power.
- You'll find your battery cycle count under Health Information
Knowing the cycle count of your MacBook's battery can help you determine when it's time to replace the battery, as most MacBook models have a set number of battery charge cycles before needing a battery replacement
. To maintain your MacBook's battery health, you can enable the optimized battery charging feature, which is turned on by default for most MacBook models
