There are various suggestions and techniques you may use to increase the battery life of your ASUS laptop. Use the Balanced option to allow charging up to 80% when using the laptop during meetings, or the Maximum Lifespan mode to allow charging up to 60% when you always plug in your charger to increase the battery’s lifespan.
you can adjust the power mode in the System settings’ Power & battery page to favor battery life by choosing the “Best power efficiency” option under the “Power mode” setting. Another approach to extend the battery’s life is to set the charging mode using the ASUS Battery Health Charging function. The Windows Performance Management Tool can also be used to optimize the power settings on your laptop, or use power-conscious options like the power Saver mode on Windows 10 to prolong battery life until you can access a charger.
Here are some tips and tricks to extend your ASUS laptop’s battery life:
- Disable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth when not in use
- Change power plan to ASUS Recommended power plan
- Simplify your workflow by closing apps and using airplane mode
- Use balance mode to charge your battery up
- Adjust display settings to reduce power usage
- Adjust power settings to let Windows change some power settings automatically
- Choose a lower power mode by moving the slider toward Best battery life
How to optimize power settings on an ASUS laptop
You can change the power mode and plan on an ASUS laptop to optimize power settings. In the Windows search bar, enter “Power, sleep and battery settings” and click “Open” to access these settings. Select the one you want by clicking the scroll-down menu on the Power mode field. You can select “Best power efficiency” if you want to reduce battery power consumption.
Another option is to use the ASUS Intelligent Performance function, which is when the laptop is switched to Performance mode, automatically sets the CPU power limit value and modifies the fan speed based on the system’s temperature and workload.
Additionally, to automatically balance performance with energy consumption and address the issue of short battery life, choose the ASUS Recommended power plan from the Power Options option in Windows Settings.
How to change the ASUS laptop’s screen brightness to save power
On an ASUS laptop, you can modify the screen brightness to reduce power consumption, which is a good approach to extend battery life. By pressing “Fn-A” to disable the ambient light sensor and “Fn-F5” or “Fn-F6” to manually change the screen brightness, you can also disable the ambient light sensor and change the light level.
Another method to reduce battery power usage is to use the Best power efficiency option in the Power mode field of the Power, sleep, and battery settings.
Also, you can activate the Lower screen brightness when using battery saver option to automatically reduce screen brightness to prolong battery life when it’s on battery saver mode, and choose the ASUS Recommended power plan in the Power Options menu in Windows Settings to automatically balance performance with energy consumption.
How often should I charge my Asus laptop battery?
it is advised to charge the battery to 50% every three months to avoid battery damage from over discharge caused by prolonged storage without use. However, how you use your laptop will determine how frequently you need to charge your ASUS laptop battery. An ASUS laptop’s battery life typically lasts 5 to 7 hours on a single charge, however usage might affect this. You can utilise the “Battery Health Charging” option on ASUS laptops, which is created to restrict your battery’s charging capacity to 60% in order to lessen the burden on your battery, to increase the overall longevity of your battery.
How to enable Battery Health Charging feature on Asus laptops
You can use the MyAsus app to turn on the Battery Health Charging feature in ASUS laptops. Open the MyAsus app on your computer first. You can get it through the Microsoft Store if it isn’t already installed. Next, select the Power & Performance tab from the Customization tab in the left pane. The Battery Health Charging option is located here. Choose Maximum lifespan mode to activate the function. Once activated, your ASUS laptop will only charge up to 60% before needing another charge when the battery is at 58% or below. To save the changes, click OK. If the Battery Health Charging option is missing from the MyAsus app, see if your laptop is compatible with it by visiting the ASUS website.
Benefits of enabling Battery Health Charging on Asus laptops
On ASUS laptops, turning on the Battery Health charging function can help the battery last longer. The battery’s charging capacity is restricted by this function to 60%, which helps to lessen the battery’s exposure to high-power states for a lengthy period of time, which may shorten battery life. Your ASUS laptop will only charge up to 60% if you enable this function, and it will only start charging again when the battery level is 58% or lower. For customers who are constantly on the go and depend on their laptop’s battery life, this can assist maximize the battery’s health and lifespan.
Battery Health Charging on ASUS laptops offers three alternative charging options. You can better manage your battery life with the use of these modes. These are the three modes:
Maximum Lifespan Mode (Green colour): Charges are halted at 60% power and are started again at 58% power. When the notebook is constantly powered by an AC adapter, this option is advised.
Full Capacity Mode: The battery is fully charged for extended battery life. (Some laptops allow you to change the thresholds.)
Balanced Mode: Charging stops when power reaches 80% and starts again when power reaches 75%. When using the Notebook on battery power for meetings or conferences, this mode is advised. (Some laptops allow you to change the thresholds.)