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Is MacBook Pro overheating bad for the battery?

I have some issues with my MacBook Pro 16" 2019 running hot when external display is connected.

I googled that and that seams to be normal.


My question is how does overheating affect battery?

My understanding is that heat is bad for the battery.


I installed MacOS Big Sur beta for 2 days and it said that my battery is at 89% (Battery health).

MBP is almost 6 months old.

Cycle count is 113.


That seams to be really bad.

If i don't do something it will be under 80% in the first year, at around 225 cycles.

My understanding is also that 1000 cycles should be around 80% battery health.

Posted on Aug 16, 2020 3:10 PM

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Aug 17, 2020 1:06 PM in response to milic22

Hello milic22,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We're glad you're here, and thank you for posting.


You've asked several questions about the Mac battery relative to battery health, cycle count, and how increased heat may impact the battery. We'll be glad to share a few tips to guide you and answer your questions.



We look forward to hearing back at your convenience.


All the best!

Aug 17, 2020 1:11 PM in response to milic22

If i don't do something it will be under 80% in the first year, at around 225 cycles.
My understanding is also that 1000 cycles should be around 80% battery health.

Decline in battery health is not linear. It's normal for a new battery to drop at first then stabilize. My 2017 15" MBP dropped to ~90% health after about a hundred cycles. I've got 301 cycles on it now, and the health is 91%.

Is MacBook Pro overheating bad for the battery?

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