MacBook Air M2 2022: 86% battery health after 16 months - Normal?

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MacBook Air M2 2022: 86% battery health after 16 months - Normal?

Is it normal for a MacBook Air M2 2022 to reach 86% battery health after only 16 months with 245 cycles? Battery also drops 26% during 2 hours of light-medium usage. Should I be concerned?

MacBook Air, macOS 15.3

Posted on Aug 1, 2025 11:40 PM

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Answer 1

WheelieNick

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Aug 2, 2025 02:17 AM in response to albaraa010

This can be, and after this it can come to a standstill for months, Drop in battery health is not linear

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Answer 2

Aug 2, 2025 09:06 AM in response to albaraa010

Apple considers over 80% to be ‘healthy’ so no cause for concern yet.

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Ferensom

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Aug 4, 2025 03:47 AM in response to albaraa010

This is quite normal if you disconnect the MBA frequently from power adapter.

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