How to Check Steam Deck Battery Health

avatarSignalingCloud2 years ago
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avatarBackingPeck2 years ago

Checking the Steam Deck's battery health isn't as straightforward as we might like, but here's a work-around: dive into the settings and look for any battery performance metrics. Valve doesn't offer a built-in 'battery health' feature like you'd find on smartphones, so it's more about keeping an eye on how long your battery lasts compared to when it was new. If you notice a significant drop in playtime, that's your cue.

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avatarBivouacingFirm2 years ago

Actually, there's no direct way to check the 'health' like you can with a smartphone. Just keep playing your games, and if the Deck starts dying faster than usual, that's your sign.


avatarBakingAlert2 years ago

Monitoring the battery cycles directly isn't an option on the Steam Deck, unfortunately. However, observing how quickly the battery drains during use, compared to when you first got it, can give you a good indication of its health. Regular updates and optimizations from Valve might also influence battery performance, so keep your device updated!


avatarReroutingTopaz2 years ago

Guys, just play until it dies, charge it, repeat. It's a gaming device, not a health monitor!

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