The number of battery recharge cycles is listed as Cycle Count listed under Battery Information. Under the Hardware section of the System Information, click Power.Press the Option key and click the Apple icon in the system menu.Must read: Don't make all the same Zoom meeting mistakes the UK government did Most MacBook or MacBook Pro laptops have batteries that are good for between 300 and 1,000 recharge cycles, depending on the model (Apple has published the specs here).īut how do you know how many recharge cycles it's been through? I've been getting a lot of questions from people who have suddenly found themselves working from home, putting in a lot more hours on their laptops, and concerned that their MacBook's battery might be worn and in need of replacing.
