Fix Windows 11 Laptop Battery Drain Issues With These Quick Tips & Tricks

Windows 11 offers a lot of features compared to its predecessor. However, the new OS causes a lot of battery drain as well. Luckily, there are various tweaks that you can try to increase your laptop battery life. This tutorial will address this and show you how to fix the battery drain problem on Windows 11 laptops.

Fix Windows 11 Laptop Battery Drain

Battery drain is a common complaint by Windows 11 users, but there are a few things that you can try that will help fix this issue.

Troubleshoot

Step-1: Open the settings app using shortcut keys Win + I.

Step-2: Scroll down in System settings and select Troubleshoot.

Step-3: Select Other troubleshooters.

Step-4: In the Other section, locate Power and click on the Run button.

Fix Windows 11 Laptop Battery Drain By Changing Power Plan

1.  Open the Settings app using shortcut keys Win + I.
2.  Select Power & battery.
   
3.  In the drop-down menu next to Power mode, select Best power efficiency.
   

Battery Saver

By default, the battery saver turns on at 20%. However, you can change this percentage and turn the battery saver on to extend battery life.

1.  Open the Settings app.
2.  Select Power & battery.
3.  Click on Battery saver to expand the option.
4.  Select any percentage you want from the drop-down menu next to Turn battery saver on.
   

Display Settings

Display settings drain a lot of battery, so it is always a smart option to adjust them.

1.  Open quick settings using shortcut keys Win + A.
2.  Use the slider to reduce the brightness.
   

You can also adjust the graphics settings for apps you suspect are draining your battery.

Step-1: Click on the search icon and type graphics settings. Select Open.

Step-2: Click on the app you wish to adjust graphic settings for.

Step-3: Select Options.

Step-4: Select the Power Saving option and click on Save.

Fix Windows 11 Laptop Battery Drain By Changing Video Settings

If you regularly use your laptop for streaming videos, watching movies, etc., you should optimize your video settings to ensure that they don’t drain your battery.

1.  Open the Settings app.
2.  Select Apps.
3.  Click on Video playback from the right pane.
   
4.  From the drop-down menu next to Battery options, select Optimize for battery life.
5.  You can further click on the checkbox next to Play video at a lower resolution when on battery.
   

Background Apps

Many apps are running in the background while you work. These apps drain battery life, so you should always close these applications.

1.  Open the Settings app.
2.  Select Power & battery from the right pane.
3.  Click on Battery usage.
   
4.  You will find a list of apps that are using your battery. If you feel any app is unimportant, click on the three vertical dots and select Manage Background Activity.
5.  Now under the Background apps permissions drop-down menu, select, Never.

Fast Startup

Step-1: Click on the search icon and type Control Panel. Click Open.

Step-2: From the View by: drop-down menu, select Large icons.

Step-3: Select Power Options.

Step-4: Now, click on Choose what the power buttons do from the left pane.

Step-5: Select Change settings that are currently unavailable.

Step-6: Uncheck Turn on fast startup and select Save changes.

I hope these tips help you get a better laptop battery life and fix battery drain issues. Let us know if you have any more tips for better battery life in the comments below.

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