1. Open the System Settings app on your MacBook
2. Choose General then About
3. Scroll to the very bottom and click System Report…
4. On the left sidebar, click Power
5. You’ll find your battery cycle count under Health Information:

In macOS Sonoma you can also see your battery health (capacity) this way:

• Open the System Settings app on your MacBook
• Choose Battery
• Click the circled “i” next to Battery Health

Improving MacBook battery health

One feature Apple debuted in recent years to help with battery longevity is optimized battery charging. It should be turned on for your MacBook by default, but you can check by heading to:

• System Settings
• Battery
• Now click the circled “i” to the right of
• Check at the bottom if optimized battery charging is toggled on

More tips to extend the life of your MacBook battery per Apple include:

• Keep it running the latest software
• Avoid very hot or cold temperatures
• Optimize your System Settings > Power Saver
• If you aren’t going to use your MacBook for a longer period of time, store it at 50% battery

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