How to Analyze Battery Usage in Windows 11

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Open the Settings application

   Press the Windows key on your keyboard and select the Settings icon. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut to launch Settings directly.

   Note: Windows + I
2. 15 sec

   Access Power and battery settings

   In the System tab, locate and click on the Power & battery menu item. This pane contains all power-related diagnostics and configuration options.

3. 10 sec

   Expand the Battery usage section

   Scroll down to the Battery section. Click the arrow icon next to Battery usage to display the detailed activity graph and list of applications.

4. 20 sec

   Adjust the time interval

   Use the Time interval dropdown menu to toggle between Last 24 hours or Last 7 days. This filter updates the graph and usage list below to reflect your chosen period.

   Note: Selecting the Last 24 hours provides the most granular view of recent behavior.
5. 1 min

   Review individual app consumption

   Scroll to the Battery usage per app section. Identify apps with high percentages to determine if background tasks or excessive resource usage are impacting your battery life.

6. 30 sec

   Modify application background permissions

   Click the three-dot menu icon next to a high-consuming app. Select Manage background activity to restrict or prevent the app from running when not in active use.

   Note: Setting an app to Never prevents it from draining power in the background.