Apple's charge limit feature now available on macbooks in macos 26.4 beta

Apple extends iphone's charge limit feature to macbooks

Apple has introduced its Charge Limit feature for MacBooks, following its debut on iPhones and iPads last year. The feature allows users to set a maximum charge level for their device's battery, helping maintain its overall health and longevity.

Why charge limit matters for battery health

Lithium-ion batteries, like those used in Apple devices, experience stress when constantly fully charged. This stress can accelerate battery aging, reducing its performance over time. By limiting the charge to between 80% and 100%, users can slow down this aging process and keep their batteries healthy for longer.

How to enable charge limit on macbooks in macos 26.4 beta

The Charge Limit feature is currently available in the macOS 26.4 beta update. To enable it, open the Settings app, navigate to the Battery option, click the info icon next to Charging, and select the desired charge limit from the available options.

Difference between charge limit and optimized battery charging

While both features aim to preserve battery health, they work differently. Optimized Battery Charging learns from your charging habits to prevent the battery from fully charging when it's not needed. Charge Limit, on the other hand, sets a hard limit on the charge level, which can be useful in specific situations.

When to expect the stable release of macos 26.4

The macOS 26.4 beta update, which includes the Charge Limit feature, is currently unstable. Apple is expected to release the stable build in late March or early April, so users can wait for the more polished version before enabling the feature.