Dota 2 on macbook air m1 dramatically reducing battery health capacity

[76561198799499584]

I am playing "dota 2" on mac air m1 while plugged in, it is reducing my laptop's battery health faster, I always use my mac on battery, just when i start playing "dota 2", i keep it plugged in. Problem is, I bought mac 8 months ago, it was 99% a month ago, i started playing "dota 2" since one month and now it has 96% capacity, it was 97% just a week ago ! it dropped to 1% just within a week ! my cycle count is 72. if i dont keep it plugged in while gaming, battery starts draining a lot quicker and while i am keeping it plugged in, i am facing battery health issues, what should i do ?

[alexmaru]

I had 92% on M1 Max in the first 100 cycles just without playing. Then it hold for one year in this position.

[Matýsek <3]

hmmm

[KoggeStrogge]

no idea

[TrungTin]

oaksd

[Da DA d]

hey there! you should probably use a 40 watt adaptor or higher since the factory charger is 30 and M1 uses 39 watts under pressure and the extra 9 watt is a burden on battery. that would explain the decrease in your battery health, good luck!
p.s = preferably use a charger with a higher watt than 50 since other components also use it.

[Frederic Chopin]

Playing a resource-intensive game like Dota 2 on your MacBook Air M1 can indeed put significant stress on both the battery and the device itself, especially if you're doing it frequently while plugged in. Here are some steps you can take to mitigate the issue:

1. Optimize Game Settings: Lowering the graphics settings in Dota 2 can reduce the load on your system, which might help in reducing battery wear.

2. Use Battery Health Management: Ensure that macOS's Battery Health Management feature is turned on. This feature helps slow down the aging of your battery by managing your charging patterns.

3. Avoid Keeping It Plugged In Constantly: While playing, it's common to keep the laptop plugged in, but this can contribute to battery wear over time. Instead, try to strike a balance by unplugging the charger once the battery is full and only plugging it back in when it drops to a lower level (e.g., 20-30%).

4. Monitor Temperature: High temperatures can accelerate battery degradation. Make sure your MacBook is well-ventilated and not overheating while playing games. Consider using a cooling pad to keep the device cooler.

5. Limit Intensive Gaming: If possible, reduce the frequency of gaming on your MacBook, or consider playing less demanding games or on a different device to preserve battery health.

6. Update macOS: Make sure your macOS is up to date, as updates often include optimizations that can help with performance and battery management.

7. Battery Replacement Consideration: If the battery health continues to decline rapidly, you might want to consult with Apple Support. Depending on your warranty, you may be eligible for a battery replacement.

Balancing gaming and battery health on a MacBook Air M1 can be challenging, but with careful management, you can help extend the lifespan of your battery.