If you’ve noticed your laptop’s battery not detected or draining faster than usual, certain apps might be the culprits. Windows 11 offers several built-in tools to help you monitor battery usage, identify power-hungry applications, and optimize settings to extend battery life.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to check which apps are draining your battery and share some easy tips to improve overall battery performance.
How to Check Battery Usage on Windows 11
Follow the methods given below to check the battery usage on your Windows 11 PC.
1. Examine Battery Usage History in Settings
To find out which apps have been consuming the most battery power over time, follow these steps:
- Open Settings by pressing Windows+I.
- In the left sidebar, select System.
- On the right pane, choose Power & battery.
- In the Battery section, select Battery Usage.
- In the top-right corner of the graph, click the drop-down menu and choose either Last 24 Hours or Last 7 Days to view usage history.
- In the Battery Usage Per App section, you can see the battery usage of each installed app in percentage. You can check this guide if the low battery notification is not working on your Windows laptop.
2. Track Real-Time Battery Consumption with Task Manager
Next, use Task Manager for real-time battery monitoring. Check which apps consume the most power instantly.
- Open Task Manager by right-clicking the Windows taskbar and selecting Task Manager, or by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc.
- In Task Manager, go to the Processes tab from the left sidebar.
- Look for the values in the Power Usage column. If the column isn’t visible, right-click on the Name column and enable Power Usage.
Very High: App is consuming a lot of battery power.
High: App is using moderate battery power.
Low: App is using minimal battery power.
If an app is consuming too much battery power, but you aren’t using that app, close it. If the app refuses to close, right-click it in Task Manager and select End Task.
3. Generate a Detailed Battery Report
Next, generate a comprehensive battery health report using Command Prompt.
- Type cmd in the Windows search and choose to run Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Select Yes in the User Account Control prompt.
- In the elevated Command Prompt window, type this command and press Enter:
powercfg /batteryreport /output "C:\battery-report.html"
- Open File Explorer by pressing Windows+E, navigate to the C drive, and double-click the battery-report.html file to open the report in your default web browser.
Tips For Enhancing Battery Life on Windows 11
Here are some tips and tricks to enhancxe the shelf life of your PC’s batteries.
1. Implement Energy Recommendations
To extend your battery life, start by applying energy recommendations provided by Windows 11.
- Go to Settings the select System then Power & Battery then Energy Recommendations.
- Review the suggestions and click the Apply button next to any recommendation you want to follow.
2. Activate Battery Saver Mode
Another way to conserve battery power is by turning on the built-in Battery Saver feature.
- Go to Settings then select System then Power & Battery.
- Select Energy Saver and turn it on.
3. Switch to a Power-Efficient Mode
Adjusting your power plan to prioritize battery efficiency can also help extend battery life.
- Navigate to Settings then System then select Power & Battery.
- Select the Power Mode drop-down menu and choose Best Power Efficiency.
Additional Optimization Tips
For further battery optimization,
- Always charge your battery fully.
- Restart Windows 11 occasionally to remove unnecessary processes.
- Turn off features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when not in use by enabling Airplane Mode.
Wrapping Up
And that’s it! These are the methods for checking which apps are draining your battery on Windows 11.
Feel free to leave a comment below and share which method worked for you to help others. Stay tuned for more related tech tips and fixes.
