Windows provides an in-built tool called 'Battery Report.' You can access it by typing 'cmd' in the search bar, right-clicking on Command Prompt, and selecting 'Run as administrator.' Type powercfg /batteryreport and press Enter.
For Mac users, you can check your battery health by clicking on the Apple icon, then 'About This Mac,' followed by 'System Report.' In the left sidebar, navigate to 'Power' to view detailed information about your battery.
Major laptop manufacturers like Dell, HP, and Lenovo offer diagnostic tools that can check your battery health. These tools are often pre-installed on your laptop or can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website.
There are third-party software solutions like BatteryCare, HWMonitor, and CoconutBattery for extended battery monitoring functionalities.
Access your laptop's BIOS/UEFI settings during startup, where many systems provide a battery health status.
Some laptops feature an external battery indicator light that changes colors to indicate different battery conditions.
Install mobile applications like Battery Guru for Android to get insights into your laptop's battery health when it's connected to your device.
Press Windows + R, type msinfo32, and navigate to 'Components' > 'Battery' to get battery details.
The number of charging cycles a battery has gone through can indicate its health. On Mac, you can check this under 'Cycle Count' in the System Report.
The number of charging cycles a battery has gone through can indicate its health. On Mac, you can check this under 'Cycle Count' in the System Report.
Sometimes, a physical inspection of the battery can reveal issues such as swelling or damage, which can affect battery health.