How to prevent laptop battery from charging past 80% on Windows 11

One effective way to extend battery life is to limit the charge level to 80%. While Windows 11 doesn't include any direct options to limit battery charge, you can still do so using manufacturer-specific tools or BIOS settings.

1. Set charging limit on Lenovo laptop

Nearly all Lenovo laptops running Windows 11 come pre-installed with the company's Lenovo Vantage app.

Not only does the app provide options to optimize computer performance and improve device security, it also includes a feature that lets you set charging limits.

1. Open the Lenovo Vantage app using the search menu. If you can't find it, download it from the Microsoft Store.
2. Click the Device tab in the upper right corner.
3. In System Tools , click Power options .
4. Scroll down to find and turn on the Conservation mode toggle .

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Note : The Lenovo Vantage app may look different if you're using an older version of the app. That said, you can still enable battery charge limits by navigating to the Device > Power menu .

You're done! Your Lenovo laptop will only charge to 75 - 80% capacity. You'll also see a small heart on the battery icon in the taskbar while charging, indicating that smart charging is enabled.

2. Set charging limit on HP laptop

Setting a battery charge limit on an HP laptop isn't as simple as accessing the BIOS menu. It's also only available on HP's business laptops, so not everyone will be able to use it.

If you have an HP laptop that supports this feature, you can extend the life of your battery by preventing it from charging past 80%. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Turn off your HP laptop and plug it into a power source.
2. Press the Power button to turn on the laptop. During startup, press the F10 key repeatedly to access the HP BIOS Setup Utility.
3. In the menu, use the arrow keys to navigate to the Configuration or Advanced tab .
4. Find and set the Adaptive Battery Optimizer option to Enabled .
5. On some HP laptops, you will need to navigate to Power Management Options > Battery Health Manager and select Maximize my battery health .

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The BIOS or UEFI menu may look different on your HP laptop depending on the model. However, you should be able to find the option under the Configuration or Advanced tab if your laptop supports it.

3. Set charging limit on Asus laptop

Enabling battery charge limit is quite easy on Asus laptops, thanks to the MyAsus app. This app comes pre-installed on most Asus laptops and can also be downloaded from the Microsoft Store.

This app includes a Battery Care Mode option that limits battery charging to 80% of full capacity. Here's how to enable it.

1. Open the MyAsus app on your laptop. If you previously deleted the app, download it from the Microsoft Store.
2. Select the Device Settings tab in the left pane.
3. Under Power & Performance , turn on the toggle under Battery Care Mode .

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Tip : If you need to charge your Asus laptop to 100% for a specific reason – such as traveling or for work – there's a handy toggle called Instant Full-Charge Mode . When enabled, this allows your laptop to charge to 100% in 24 hours, after which the charge limit automatically returns to 80%.

4. Set charging limit on Acer laptop

If you have an Acer laptop, use the Acer Care Center app to easily prevent your battery from charging past 80% and ensure your battery stays in optimal condition for longer.

1. Launch Acer Care Center on your laptop. If it doesn't exist, download it from Acer's support site.
2. Click on the Checkup option .
3. Click the right arrow next to Battery health .
4. Turn on the toggle button below Battery Charge Limit .

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After completing the above steps, your Acer laptop will automatically pause charging when the battery reaches 80%. If you do not see the Battery Charge Limit option in the Acer Care Center application, it means that your laptop does not support this feature.

5. Set charging limit on Dell laptop

Like Lenovo, Asus, Acer and others, Dell also allows users to enable battery charging limit feature through its own application - Dell Power Manager.

If your laptop doesn't have this app, you can download it from the Microsoft Store. Then, follow these steps to limit your battery charge to 80%:

1. Launch the Dell Power Manager application and go to the Battery Information tab in the left pane.
2. Click the Settings button on the right.
3. Select the Primarily AC Use option and press OK to confirm.

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If you want more control, Dell Power Manager also lets you set a custom charge limit. To do this, select the Custom option instead of Primarily AC Use on the 'Battery Settings' page. Then, use the slider to set the charge limit to the desired percentage.

6. Set charging limit on MSI laptop

Finally, MSI laptop users can enable battery charge limits using the Dragon Center app, available on MSI's support website. Download and install the app on your laptop, then follow these steps to limit battery charge:

1. Open the Dragon Center application on your laptop.
2. Click the toolbox icon on the left and select Battery Master.
3. In the Battery Health Option section , select the Balanced option .

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Once this setting is enabled, your MSI laptop will stop charging at 80% and only resume charging when the battery level drops below 70%.

For those who want to extend battery life even further, there's also a Best for Battery option . This mode stops charging at 60% and resumes charging when the battery drops to 50%, providing an even more power-saving approach.

On most laptops, you can easily set charging limits using an app provided by the manufacturer. Some of these apps also include additional features, such as the ability to set custom charging thresholds to help maintain battery health, so be sure to explore them.

If your laptop doesn't support this feature, don't worry — you can still take control of your charging habits by using a third-party app that displays an alert when your battery reaches 80%.

David Pac

Update 09 December 2024