Battery Life Issue After macOS Sequoia Update

After updating my MacBook Air to macOS Sequoia, I’ve noticed a significant drop in battery performance. Previously, my MacBook could last more than 5 hours on a full charge, but now it struggles to hold more than 3 hours. Additionally, there are other performance issues I’ve noticed since the update, including Battery and MacBook Air general performance and so much lagging

Could you please advise on how I can fix these issues and restore my battery’s previous performance? I would appreciate any troubleshooting steps or guidance you can provide.

Thank you for your support.

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 7:44 AM

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giulianoma83

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8 points

Posted on Oct 11, 2024 10:23 AM

Hi Mac mates, I have the same problem here, so sad!!!! I have a MacBook Pro M3; before updating to Sequoia, the battery lasted more than 8 hours without plugging in the power. Now it lasts 4 hours, more or less. Also, before updating to Sequoia, the laptop didn't take battery when suspended, but now I put the Mac in my backpack, go to work, and surprisingly, I find the battery down. WHAT IS HAPPENING??????

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Briar7

Level 1

0 points

Oct 27, 2024 6:10 PM in response to Silexwael

This is obviously a real issue with Sequoia. My battery life is so bad now that I have to keep my charging cord within grabbing distance as I move around the office. OK, Apple, we need a fix for this!

BDAqua

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Oct 11, 2024 11:07 AM in response to giulianoma83

Open Activity Monitor in Utilities>View>All Processes>Energy tab, sort on Preventing Sleep, any listed?

Oct 11, 2024 2:09 PM in response to BDAqua

Everything is set to "No", but I feel it is not something related to this aspect.....even while I work, the Mac seems to require more energy.....

Oct 14, 2024 5:03 AM in response to AlexGrec

interesting, I'll give it a chance

Oct 22, 2024 1:56 AM in response to Silexwael

Macbook Air M2 2022 at first my battery last whole day without charge but after the update its like 8 hours a day i guess... also i felt even in the lid close the battery is draining

Oct 22, 2024 2:02 AM in response to Ali_abbas77

my M3 pro last 4/5 hours.......before the upgrade battery lasts all the day...I'm trying a lot of fixes, but nothing works....I hope that Apple will release a patch.....

Nov 6, 2024 3:40 AM in response to Silexwael

Yes, taking up so much battery even with just normal use.

Battery Life Issue After macOS Sequoia Update