Thankfully, there are several features that can help to improve battery life on Windows 11. It includes things like the battery saver feature that you can enable with a click. There are some other power options you can also try from older versions of Windows. In this guide, we’ll show you seven ways to improve battery life on Windows 11.
Improve Battery Life on Windows 11 with Battery Saver
If you’re looking for a straightforward way to improve battery life on Windows 11, use the Battery saver feature. To use Battery saver on Windows 11, use the following steps:
Note: Make sure to turn the Lower screen brightness when using battery saver switch to the On position. Bright screens can significantly impact battery life.
Tweak Display Settings
Another option you have is to lower the brightness and color of your display manually. To tweak your laptop’s display brightness and color, use the following steps:
Lowering the screen’s brightness level will significantly improve battery life. You’ll want to set it to a percentage that allows you to see items on the screen. It’s a trial-and-error process.
Set Display to Turn Off Automatically
There are times when you walk away from your laptop and leave the screen on, which wastes battery life. So, you can adjust when the screen turns off. To change when the display turns off automatically, use the following steps:
Now your PC’s screen will turn off after the number of minutes you set it to save battery life. Note that you can also set it when it turns off or goes to sleep when plugged into a power outlet.
Change Power Modes
Changing the default power mode can improve battery life, too. To change power modes on Windows 11, use the following steps.
Best power efficiency: Lowers system performance and provides the best option to save energy and improve battery lifeBalanced: Allows Windows 11 to automatically balance energy and performance.Best performance: Improve system performance but uses the most power and reduces battery life.
You may want to use Best power efficiency to use less energy and get the most from your laptop’s battery.
Manage App Background Activities
Many of your apps are running processes and exchanging information in the background. If you notice a drain on your battery while using a specific app, you can adjust its background activity to improve battery life. To manage app background activities, use the following steps:
Use Hibernate Mode on Windows 11
When you enable Hibernation mode on Windows 11, it puts your system in a low-power state. The feature works by saving data in memory on the local drive to pick up where you left off without wasting power. Using the Hibernate mode is as simple as using the Power button from the Start menu, but it must be enabled first. To use Hibernate mode on Windows 11, use the following steps:
Hibernate mode is now an option when you shut down or restart Windows 11. Right-click the Start button, choose Shut down or Sign out > Hibernate.
Change What Happens When Closing Laptop Lid
Changing the action that happens when you close your laptop’s lid can help save battery power. To change the power action when closing the lid, use the following steps:
Improving Windows 11 Battery Usage
Windows 11 comes with several options to manage power features to optimize energy consumption. Combining some or all of the options above will help save battery life and get you through the workday. Of course, if you regularly plug your laptop into an outlet, it’s not as much of a concern. Still, when you do need to unplug and get through on a single charge, the Battery Saver feature alone will help get the most from your battery on a single charge. Lowering the display settings and making it turn off automatically will also significantly improve battery performance. For more, take a look at managing Windows 11 Sleep settings. If you’re not sure whether to use Sleep or Hibernate, read about understanding Sleep vs Hibernate. If you’re not on Windows 11 yet, check out how to enable Hibernate mode on Windows 10. Comment Name * Email *
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