How to limit Battery Charge in Windows 11/10

In this article, we will see how to limit Battery Charge in Windows 11/10. Laptop batteries wear out before any other component does. The reason for this is overcharging. Overcharging occurs when you charge your battery after it is charged to its full capacity. In simple words, charging a battery beyond 100% is overcharging. In a Lithium-ion battery, overcharging causes thermal runaway and increases pressure which creates an unstable condition inside the battery. This decreases the lifespan of the battery. Lithium-ion batteries are most widely used in laptops. Overcharging in a laptop occurs when you forget to remove the charger after your laptop is fully charged. Overcharging can be avoided if you limit the battery charge after a certain percentage.

How to limit Battery Charge in Windows 11/10

To limit the Battery Charge in your Windows 11/10 computer, you can install some free Battery Limiter software. These Battery Limiter software do not cut off the charge when your battery crosses a particular charging level. Instead, they remind you to turn off the charger when your laptop battery crosses a certain charging level or percentage.

To help users increase the battery life of their laptops, some laptop manufacturers have included a feature to limit the battery charge in hardware. You can access these settings directly from your system BIOS. But, everyone is not tech-friendly. Hence, accessing the system BIOS settings without proper knowledge can lead to critical damage to the system. Therefore, some laptop brands have also developed apps that users can use to access the hardware level settings without entering the BIOS.

Here, we will see the process to limit battery charge in the laptops of the following brands.

HP
Lenovo
Dell
ASUS
Acer
Microsoft

Let’s see how to limit the battery charge in these laptops.

1] How to limit Battery Charge in HP laptops

You can limit battery charge up to a certain percentage on your HP laptop by configuring the BIOS settings. The steps to do so are as follows:

Shut down your computer.
Wait for a few seconds.
Power on your computer and immediately start pressing the Esc key until you see the Startup Menu.
Press the F10 function key to enter your system BIOS.
After entering the BIOS, select the System Configuration tab by using the arrow keys.
You will see the Battery Care Function option. Highlight it by using your arrow keys and press Enter to change its value.
By default, the Battery Care Function is set to 100%. You have to change it to 80%.
Save the changes and exit BIOS.

2] How to limit Battery Charge in Lenovo laptops

Lenovo laptop users can use the Lenovo Vantage app from Microsoft Store to limit Battery Charge. It lets you set different battery thresholds to start and stop charging. The steps to limit battery charge in Lenovo laptops via the Lenovo Vantage app are written below:

Install the Lenovo Vantage app from Microsoft Store.
Open the app and go to “Device > Power.”
Scroll down and navigate to the Battery Settings section.
Turn on the Battery Charge Threshold button.
Click on the START CHARGING WHEN BELOW and STOP CHARGING AT drop-down menus and select the desired percentage.

After setting the percentage values, your laptop battery will start getting charged when the power goes below the value you entered in the former option and stop getting charged when the power exceeds the value you entered in the latter option.

3] How to set a battery charging limit in Dell laptops

Like Lenovo, Dell also has an official app that lets users limit the battery charge on their Dell laptops. You can install Dell Power Manager from Microsoft Store. After installing the Dell Power Manager, follow the steps written below to limit the battery charge on your Dell laptop:

Open the Dell Power Manager app.
Select Battery Information from the left side and then open your battery settings.
When the Battery Settings window appears, select Custom from the left side.
Move the sliders to set a limit to start and stop charging your laptop battery.
Click OK to save the changes.

4] How to set a battery charging limit in ASUS laptops

ASUS also has an official app named MyASUS. It is available on Microsoft Store. When you open the app for the first time, you have to sign into the app using your ASUS Member account. After signing into the ASUS app, follow the instructions written below to set a charging limit for your battery.

Select the Customization category from the left side.
Select the Power & Performance tab.
Select the desired option under the Battery Health Charging section.

The Battery Health Charging section has the following three options:

Full Capacity Mode: It is the default setting for your ASUS laptop battery. When this setting is enabled, your laptop battery will be charged up to 100%.
Balanced Mode: If you select this setting, your laptop battery will stop charging when the power goes above 80% and resume charging when the power goes below 78%.
Maximum Lifespan Mode: The Maximum Lifespan Mode stops charging your laptop battery when the power goes above 60% and resumes charging your laptop battery when the power goes below 58%.

If you do not find the Battery Health Charging option under the Power & Performance section, visit the official website of ASUS to check if your laptop model supports this feature or not.

5] How to limit Battery Charge in Acer laptops

You can set a charging limit for your Acer laptop battery via the Acer Care Center. Acer Care Center is an app developed by Acer. The steps to download the Acer Care Center app are as follows:

Visit Acer Drivers and Manuals page.
Search for your laptop by entering your model number or serial number.
Now, select Application and click on the Download button next to the Acer Care Center.
The files will be downloaded in zip format. Extract the zip folder and run the exe file to install the app.

Go through the following instructions to set a maximum charging limit for your Acer laptop battery.

Launch Acer Care Center.
Select the Checkup category from the left side.
Click on the arrow next to the Battery health option to bring the Battery charge limit option.
Turn the button on.

After performing the above steps, your laptop battery will stop getting charged when the power exceeds 80%. The Acer Care Center app does not have an option to set a custom value for the battery charge limit.

6] How to set the maximum charging limit for the battery in Microsoft Surface devices

Microsoft has introduced a Battery Limit feature in Surface devices. You can enable the Battery Limit feature in Surface devices from UEFI. After enabling this feature, your Surface device battery will be charged up to 50% of the total capacity.

Read: Laptop Battery Usage Tips & Optimization Guide for Windows.

How do you set a battery limit?

You can set a battery limit on your laptop by configuring the BIOS or UEFI settings. Some brands have developed an app that lets users set the battery charge limit without entering the system BIOS or UEFI. In this article, we have explained the method to set a battery limit on laptops of some popular brands.

Is there an app to limit battery charge in Windows 11/10?

Yes, there is an app called Battery Limiter that allows you to limit the battery charge on Windows 11 or Windows 10. This freeware sets off an alarm when the battery reaches a certain limit that you can set.

Should I limit laptop battery charging to 80?

Limiting your laptop battery’s charging to 80-90% may help extend its lifespan, especially if you frequently use your laptop while it’s plugged in. By avoiding full charge cycles, you can reduce stress on the battery, which can ultimately lead to longer-lasting performance.

How do I change charging settings in Windows 11?

In Windows 11, there is no such option that lets you set a charging limit to start and stop charging your laptop battery. If you want to change charging settings and set a charging limit for your laptop battery, you have to change the required settings in your system BIOS. or install the dedicated app developed by your laptop manufacturer.

I hope this helps.