Having my Deck plugged in at all times

[[MD] Take]

Does it damage the battery or my Deck if I keep it on charge all the time?

[bean]

Valve put in some power/battery saving features that will lessen the impact of keeping the deck plugged in at all times.

However, even with those features in place, it is never a good idea to leave a battery powered device plugged in 24/7

If you are gaming/downloading/browsing or using it a lot. it is fine.

If you are not going to use it for 2-3 days, unplug asap.

[[MD] Take]

So while im playing games its okay, but if its idle i keep it non charging?

[bean]

Escrito originalmente por MD Take:

So while im playing games its okay, but if its idle i keep it non charging?

even if it is idle or you are using it in the background or will use it soon, you don't have to worry, this is all ok.

If you are going to sleep, out for a day or two, going to be gaming on the main PC or *any other reason* where you won't be using the deck for an extended period, unplug it.

[[MD] Take]

Okay thanks.

[maxRunner]

Yes, it will put wear and tear on your battery because the battery will always be charged up to 90%+ which is not great for it. It would be nice if they would add an option to limit the SoC.

[Lecuistot]

Maybe 100% Steam is only real 80% ?
...like Toyota hybrid putting 100 % on screen but reality is 80 .

[[MD] Take]

Escrito originalmente por maxRunner:

Yes, it will put wear and tear on your battery because the battery will always be charged up to 90%+ which is not great for it. It would be nice if they would add an option to limit the SoC.

Can someone clarify this is the truth? I havn't gotten mine yet, but at a battery life of 1h 1 1/2 hour I'll will be using the steam deck on charge alot.

[bean]

1. If you are using the deck while plugged in, the deck is ignoring the battery (if charged) and power is coming from the wall. This will not hurt your battery.

2. If you are NOT using the deck and it is plugged in, the deck will get to 100% battery and then start leaking power till it hits 90% and will then stay in the 90-100% range. The problem is that it will continue to do this OVER and OVER. While it is FAR BETTER than simply leaving it at 100% and charging 24/7, it is still not a good idea to leave it plugged in if you are not going to use it. Needless wear and tear.

3- You can get a lot more than 1 1/2 hours of life out of the batteries, even in demanding titles if you mess with the settings.

[[MD] Take]

Awesome, good. That'll help me. Thank you.

[maxRunner]

Escrito originalmente por Legangsta:

Maybe 100% Steam is only real 80% ?
...like Toyota hybrid putting 100 % on screen but reality is 80 .

No, they are maximizing runtime not battery lifetime. See here for details.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1675200/discussions/2/3181237058689313848/?ctp=6#c3424446023720777808

It is partially understandable why they are doing this, since it's a new product with an already limited runtime and they want to make a good impression. Most consumers to this day don't know that this is a problem with liion batteries in general, they just figure they are replacing their prodects every 2-3 years anyway.

[Boblin the Goblin]

Escrito originalmente por maxRunner:

Escrito originalmente por Legangsta:

Maybe 100% Steam is only real 80% ?
...like Toyota hybrid putting 100 % on screen but reality is 80 .

No, they are maximizing runtime not battery lifetime. See here for details.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1675200/discussions/2/3181237058689313848/?ctp=6#c3424446023720777808

It is partially understandable why they are doing this, since it's a new product with an already limited runtime and they want to make a good impression. Most consumers to this day don't know that this is a problem with liion batteries in general, they just figure they are replacing their prodects every 2-3 years anyway.

Batteries last way longer than 2-3 years without a hard set charge limit.

[maxRunner]

Sure, at reduced capacity.

[Boblin the Goblin]

Escrito originalmente por maxRunner:

Sure, at reduced capacity.

By a negligible amount.

[maxRunner]

I'm ready to go round 10 with you on this, Kitten, but you'll just be proven wrong again. It'll be something like 50% after 3 years of heavy use.

[Boblin the Goblin]

Escrito originalmente por maxRunner:

I'm ready to go round 10 with you on this, Kitten, but you'll just be proven wrong again. It'll be something like 50% after 3 years of heavy use.

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