Improve your Battery Performance with These Top Windows 11 Battery Settings

Windows 11 battery settings help users achieve the true purpose of the laptop – lasting long when unplugged. Improving the battery life of laptop computers extends far beyond power conservation. It positively affects user experience, productivity, and overall convenience.

Users will want to improve their battery performance to achieve extended portability and mobility, enhanced productivity, seamless entertainment, reduced anxiety and stress, efficient remote work, and more. This article will reveal the settings that will help boost your battery.

Set up battery saver on Windows 11 settings

Activating the battery saver reduces the browser’s workload by decreasing activity in background tabs, pausing plug-ins and animations, rescheduling JavaScript timers, and adjusting video-playback parameters. This utility helps to conserve battery power when your laptop is unplugged. Here is how to activate it:

1. Open the Settings by holding the Windows + I keys simultaneously, click System on the left sidebar and open Power & battery.
   
2. Then, expand Battery saver to access the available options.
   
3. To enable battery saver immediately until you turn it off, simply click Turn on now.
   
4. In another vein, click the Turn battery saver on automatically at dropdown.
5. Select your preferred percentage to activate when the battery level gets to that percentage or Never if you do not want to enable battery saver at all.
   

Save battery with power mode in Windows 11 settings

Setting the power mode on Windows 11 optimizes the computer’s power usage and improves battery performance. Power mode provides different performance profiles, helping to personalize the balance between performance and power consumption depending on your needs. Here is how to set it:

1. Open the Settings by holding the Windows + I keys simultaneously, click System on the left sidebar, and open Power & battery.
   
2. Then, expand the Power Mode dropdown to access the available options.
   
3. Select any of the available power modes you desire.
   

Set the power mode in Control Panel

The power mode setting in the control panel of Windows 11 lets you select the power management profile that best suits your needs. It optimizes battery performance by adjusting various power settings. Here is the way to do it:

1. Click on the Search field on the Task bar and enter control panel and hit Enter.
   
2. When it opens, select System and Security.
   
3. Then click open the Power Options.
   
4. Finally, select a Balanced power plan.
   

Adjust the Screen and sleep setting

Adjusting the screen and sleep settings in Windows 11 lets you personalize your computer’s display and sleep behavior. While it may not directly impact battery performance, it can improve battery life. Here is a way to complete the setting:

1. Open the Settings by holding the Windows + I keys simultaneously, click System on the left sidebar, and open Power & battery.
   
2. Then, expand the Screen and sleep option to access the available options that controls your computer’s behavior when it’s inactive to save power.
   
3. Adjust the duration of the settings as desired.
   

Choose what closing the lid does

The “Choose what closing the lid does” setting in the control panel lets you customize your computer’s behavior when you close the lid. This setting helps your PC conserve power during inactivity, allowing you to maximize battery performance and usage. Here is how to do it:

1. Click on the Search field on the Task bar and enter control panel and hit Enter.
   
2. When it opens, select System and Security.
   
3. Then click open the Power Options.
   
4. Click the Choose what closing the lid does on the side bar.
   
5. Finally, Set the options under On battery to Hibernate or Sleep and click Save changes.
   

Disable apps on startup

Disabling apps on startup can impact battery performance positively by reducing unnecessary background activities and resource usage. This setting reduces power consumption and lets your PC focus on essential tasks rather than running unnecessary background processes. Here’s how to complete the setting:

1. Open the Settings by holding the Windows + I keys simultaneously, click Apps on the left sidebar, and open Startup.
   
2. Then, turn off unnecessary apps and leave only critical apps active.
   
3. Adjust the duration of the settings as desired.
4. Finally, restart your PC.

Related FAQs

1. Why is Windows 11 draining my battery?
   If you’re on Windows 11, stopping applications from constantly refreshing in the background or decreasing the time for your lock screen timeout can help conserve your PC’s battery life.
2.  Is Windows 11 worse for battery?
   Windows 11 does not make battery life worse than Windows 10. Although there are scattered reports about battery life downgrade, there are no widespread reports of Windows 11 causing critical damage to a device with otherwise decent battery life.
3.  Does Windows 11 consume more RAM?
   Averagely, Windows 11 uses a RAM size of about 4 GB. There may be instances where it utilizes more memory. Although Windows 11 may consume more RAM than Windows 10, this does not negatively affect its operating system performance. Also, there are solutions to several RAM issues like RAM spikes and the rest.
4.  What makes Windows 11 slower?
   Computer lags signify straining it beyond its installed capabilities. Some factors contributing to this include unnecessary background processes, automatic updates, non-essential third-party services, misconfigured notifications, and privacy settings.
5.  Which power mode is best for a laptop?
   Balanced: The system automatically balances power and performance for an optimal experience. 
   Power Saver: Preserve the most power, lowering the system’s performance. This option will offer the most battery life if you use a laptop. 
   High performance: Uses the most energy but offers the most performance.

In the final analysis, Windows 11 provides several battery settings to enhance your computer’s battery performance. Adjusting settings, such as power plants, screen brightness, background app activity, and sleep modes, and keeping your drivers updated can optimize battery usage and prolong battery life.

Taking advantage of these top battery settings will give your battery a longer life and increase productivity by reducing interruptions from frequent charging. You can enjoy prolonged battery life throughout the day with a few simple tweaks. Contact Microsoft support for more assistance.