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MacBook mAh: battery capacity for 2013-2026
Compare mAh from macOS System Information with battery capacity for MacBook Air, MacBook and MacBook Pro from 2013 to 2026.
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Short answer: if macOS System Information shows your battery in mAh, modern MacBook Pro models are usually around 4,300-8,800 mAh when new. MacBook Air is often around 4,400-7,150 mAh, and the 12-inch MacBook is around 5,260-5,480 mAh.
Many people search for mAh because macOS can show "Full Charge Capacity" and design capacity in mAh under System Information > Power. The tables therefore use mAh as the practical comparison value. Wh is included because Apple often lists official battery capacity that way.
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MacBook Air battery capacity 2013-2026
| Year | Model | Apple Wh | System Information mAh (approx.) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MacBook Air 11-inch, Mid 2013 | 38 Wh | about 5,100 mAh | Haswell generation |
| 2013 | MacBook Air 13-inch, Mid 2013 | 54 Wh | about 7,150 mAh | Larger 13-inch pack |
| 2014 | MacBook Air 11-inch, Early 2014 | 38 Wh | about 5,100 mAh | Same capacity class as 2013 |
| 2014 | MacBook Air 13-inch, Early 2014 | 54 Wh | about 7,150 mAh | Same capacity class as 2013 |
| 2015 | MacBook Air 11-inch, Early 2015 | 38.75 Wh | about 5,100 mAh | Last 11-inch Air generation |
| 2015 | MacBook Air 13-inch, Early 2015 | 54 Wh | about 7,150 mAh | Long-running Air chassis |
| 2017 | MacBook Air 13-inch, 2017 | 54 Wh | about 7,150 mAh | Classic non-Retina Air |
| 2018 | MacBook Air 13-inch Retina, 2018 | 50.3 Wh | about 4,400 mAh | Higher pack voltage means lower mAh |
| 2019 | MacBook Air 13-inch Retina, 2019 | 49.9 Wh | about 4,380 mAh | Retina Air |
| 2020 | MacBook Air 13-inch Retina, Intel, 2020 | 49.9 Wh | about 4,380 mAh | Last Intel Air |
| 2020 | MacBook Air 13-inch, M1, 2020 | 49.9 Wh | about 4,380 mAh | Apple Silicon improves runtime in the same Wh class |
| 2022 | MacBook Air 13-inch, M2, 2022 | 52.6 Wh | about 4,600 mAh | MagSafe 3 generation |
| 2023 | MacBook Air 15-inch, M2, 2023 | 66.5 Wh | about 5,800 mAh | Larger 15-inch Air |
| 2024 | MacBook Air 13-inch, M3, 2024 | 52.6 Wh | about 4,600 mAh | Same Wh class as M2 Air 13 |
| 2024 | MacBook Air 15-inch, M3, 2024 | 66.5 Wh | about 5,800 mAh | Same Wh class as M2 Air 15 |
| 2025 | MacBook Air 13-inch, M4, 2025 | 53.8 Wh | about 4,700 mAh | Slightly higher Wh than M2/M3 13-inch |
| 2025 | MacBook Air 15-inch, M4, 2025 | 66.5 Wh | about 5,800 mAh | 15-inch Air capacity |
| 2026 | MacBook Air 13-inch, M5, 2026 | 53.8 Wh | about 4,700 mAh | Current 13-inch Air |
| 2026 | MacBook Air 15-inch, M5, 2026 | 66.5 Wh | about 5,800 mAh | Current 15-inch Air |
- Year
- 2013
- Model
- MacBook Air 11-inch, Mid 2013
- Apple Wh
- 38 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,100 mAh
- Note
- Haswell generation
- Year
- 2013
- Model
- MacBook Air 13-inch, Mid 2013
- Apple Wh
- 54 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 7,150 mAh
- Note
- Larger 13-inch pack
- Year
- 2014
- Model
- MacBook Air 11-inch, Early 2014
- Apple Wh
- 38 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,100 mAh
- Note
- Same capacity class as 2013
- Year
- 2014
- Model
- MacBook Air 13-inch, Early 2014
- Apple Wh
- 54 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 7,150 mAh
- Note
- Same capacity class as 2013
- Year
- 2015
- Model
- MacBook Air 11-inch, Early 2015
- Apple Wh
- 38.75 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,100 mAh
- Note
- Last 11-inch Air generation
- Year
- 2015
- Model
- MacBook Air 13-inch, Early 2015
- Apple Wh
- 54 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 7,150 mAh
- Note
- Long-running Air chassis
- Year
- 2017
- Model
- MacBook Air 13-inch, 2017
- Apple Wh
- 54 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 7,150 mAh
- Note
- Classic non-Retina Air
- Year
- 2018
- Model
- MacBook Air 13-inch Retina, 2018
- Apple Wh
- 50.3 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 4,400 mAh
- Note
- Higher pack voltage means lower mAh
- Year
- 2019
- Model
- MacBook Air 13-inch Retina, 2019
- Apple Wh
- 49.9 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 4,380 mAh
- Note
- Retina Air
- Year
- 2020
- Model
- MacBook Air 13-inch Retina, Intel, 2020
- Apple Wh
- 49.9 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 4,380 mAh
- Note
- Last Intel Air
- Year
- 2020
- Model
- MacBook Air 13-inch, M1, 2020
- Apple Wh
- 49.9 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 4,380 mAh
- Note
- Apple Silicon improves runtime in the same Wh class
- Year
- 2022
- Model
- MacBook Air 13-inch, M2, 2022
- Apple Wh
- 52.6 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 4,600 mAh
- Note
- MagSafe 3 generation
- Year
- 2023
- Model
- MacBook Air 15-inch, M2, 2023
- Apple Wh
- 66.5 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,800 mAh
- Note
- Larger 15-inch Air
- Year
- 2024
- Model
- MacBook Air 13-inch, M3, 2024
- Apple Wh
- 52.6 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 4,600 mAh
- Note
- Same Wh class as M2 Air 13
- Year
- 2024
- Model
- MacBook Air 15-inch, M3, 2024
- Apple Wh
- 66.5 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,800 mAh
- Note
- Same Wh class as M2 Air 15
- Year
- 2025
- Model
- MacBook Air 13-inch, M4, 2025
- Apple Wh
- 53.8 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 4,700 mAh
- Note
- Slightly higher Wh than M2/M3 13-inch
- Year
- 2025
- Model
- MacBook Air 15-inch, M4, 2025
- Apple Wh
- 66.5 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,800 mAh
- Note
- 15-inch Air capacity
- Year
- 2026
- Model
- MacBook Air 13-inch, M5, 2026
- Apple Wh
- 53.8 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 4,700 mAh
- Note
- Current 13-inch Air
- Year
- 2026
- Model
- MacBook Air 15-inch, M5, 2026
- Apple Wh
- 66.5 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,800 mAh
- Note
- Current 15-inch Air
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inch MacBook battery capacity 2015-2017
| Year | Model | Apple Wh | System Information mAh (approx.) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MacBook Retina 12-inch, Early 2015 | 39.7 Wh | about 5,260 mAh | First 12-inch Retina MacBook |
| 2016 | MacBook Retina 12-inch, Early 2016 | 41.4 Wh | about 5,480 mAh | Slightly larger battery than 2015 |
| 2017 | MacBook Retina 12-inch, 2017 | 41.4 Wh | about 5,480 mAh | Last 12-inch MacBook generation |
- Year
- 2015
- Model
- MacBook Retina 12-inch, Early 2015
- Apple Wh
- 39.7 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,260 mAh
- Note
- First 12-inch Retina MacBook
- Year
- 2016
- Model
- MacBook Retina 12-inch, Early 2016
- Apple Wh
- 41.4 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,480 mAh
- Note
- Slightly larger battery than 2015
- Year
- 2017
- Model
- MacBook Retina 12-inch, 2017
- Apple Wh
- 41.4 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,480 mAh
- Note
- Last 12-inch MacBook generation
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MacBook Pro battery capacity 2013-2026
| Year | Model | Apple Wh | System Information mAh (approx.) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch, Early 2013 | 74 Wh | about 6,500 mAh | Early 2013 Retina |
| 2013 | MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch, Early 2013 | 95 Wh | about 8,400 mAh | Large Retina Pro |
| 2013 | MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch, Late 2013 | 71.8 Wh | about 6,300 mAh | Late 2013 Retina |
| 2013 | MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch, Late 2013 | 95 Wh | about 8,400 mAh | Late 2013 15-inch |
| 2014 | MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch, Mid 2014 | 71.8 Wh | about 6,300 mAh | Same Wh class as Late 2013 |
| 2014 | MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch, Mid 2014 | 95 Wh | about 8,400 mAh | 15-inch Retina |
| 2015 | MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch, Early 2015 | 74.9 Wh | about 6,600 mAh | A1502 generation |
| 2015 | MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch, Mid 2015 | 99.5 Wh | about 8,750 mAh | Near 100 Wh |
| 2016 | MacBook Pro 13-inch, two Thunderbolt 3 ports | 54.5 Wh | about 4,800 mAh | No Touch Bar |
| 2016 | MacBook Pro 13-inch, four Thunderbolt 3 ports | 49.2 Wh | about 4,300 mAh | Touch Bar |
| 2016 | MacBook Pro 15-inch, Touch Bar | 76 Wh | about 6,700 mAh | USB-C generation |
| 2017 | MacBook Pro 13-inch, two Thunderbolt 3 ports | 54.5 Wh | about 4,800 mAh | No Touch Bar |
| 2017 | MacBook Pro 13-inch, four Thunderbolt 3 ports | 49.2 Wh | about 4,300 mAh | Touch Bar |
| 2017 | MacBook Pro 15-inch, Touch Bar | 76 Wh | about 6,700 mAh | 15-inch USB-C |
| 2018 | MacBook Pro 13-inch, four Thunderbolt 3 ports | 58 Wh | about 5,100 mAh | Touch Bar |
| 2018 | MacBook Pro 15-inch | 83.6 Wh | about 7,300 mAh | Larger 15-inch battery |
| 2019 | MacBook Pro 13-inch, two Thunderbolt 3 ports | 58.2 Wh | about 5,100 mAh | Two ports |
| 2019 | MacBook Pro 13-inch, four Thunderbolt 3 ports | 58 Wh | about 5,100 mAh | Four ports |
| 2019 | MacBook Pro 15-inch | 83.6 Wh | about 7,300 mAh | Last 15-inch Pro |
| 2019 | MacBook Pro 16-inch | 100 Wh | about 8,700-8,800 mAh | First 16-inch Pro |
| 2020 | MacBook Pro 13-inch, Intel, two Thunderbolt 3 ports | 58.2 Wh | about 5,100 mAh | Intel 2020 |
| 2020 | MacBook Pro 13-inch, Intel, four Thunderbolt 3 ports | 58 Wh | about 5,100 mAh | Intel 2020 with four ports |
| 2020 | MacBook Pro 13-inch, M1 | 58.2 Wh | about 5,100 mAh | First Apple Silicon Pro |
| 2021 | MacBook Pro 14-inch, M1 Pro/M1 Max | 70 Wh | about 6,100 mAh | First 14-inch Pro |
| 2021 | MacBook Pro 16-inch, M1 Pro/M1 Max | 100 Wh | about 8,700-8,800 mAh | Apple Silicon 16-inch |
| 2022 | MacBook Pro 13-inch, M2 | 58.2 Wh | about 5,100 mAh | Last 13-inch Touch Bar Pro |
| 2023 | MacBook Pro 14-inch, M2 Pro/M2 Max | 70 Wh | about 6,100 mAh | January 2023 |
| 2023 | MacBook Pro 16-inch, M2 Pro/M2 Max | 100 Wh | about 8,700-8,800 mAh | January 2023 |
| 2023 | MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3/M3 Pro/M3 Max | 72.4 Wh | about 6,300 mAh | November 2023 |
| 2023 | MacBook Pro 16-inch, M3 Pro/M3 Max | 100 Wh | about 8,700-8,800 mAh | November 2023 |
| 2024 | MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4/M4 Pro/M4 Max | 72.4 Wh | about 6,300 mAh | M4 generation |
| 2024 | MacBook Pro 16-inch, M4 Pro/M4 Max | 100 Wh | about 8,700-8,800 mAh | M4 Pro/Max |
| 2025 | MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 | 72.4 Wh | about 6,300 mAh | Base M5 14-inch |
| 2026 | MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Pro/M5 Max | 72.4 Wh | about 6,300 mAh | M5 Pro/Max 14-inch |
| 2026 | MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Pro/M5 Max | 100 Wh | about 8,700-8,800 mAh | M5 Pro/Max 16-inch |
- Year
- 2013
- Model
- MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch, Early 2013
- Apple Wh
- 74 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 6,500 mAh
- Note
- Early 2013 Retina
- Year
- 2013
- Model
- MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch, Early 2013
- Apple Wh
- 95 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 8,400 mAh
- Note
- Large Retina Pro
- Year
- 2013
- Model
- MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch, Late 2013
- Apple Wh
- 71.8 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 6,300 mAh
- Note
- Late 2013 Retina
- Year
- 2013
- Model
- MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch, Late 2013
- Apple Wh
- 95 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 8,400 mAh
- Note
- Late 2013 15-inch
- Year
- 2014
- Model
- MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch, Mid 2014
- Apple Wh
- 71.8 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 6,300 mAh
- Note
- Same Wh class as Late 2013
- Year
- 2014
- Model
- MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch, Mid 2014
- Apple Wh
- 95 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 8,400 mAh
- Note
- 15-inch Retina
- Year
- 2015
- Model
- MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch, Early 2015
- Apple Wh
- 74.9 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 6,600 mAh
- Note
- A1502 generation
- Year
- 2015
- Model
- MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch, Mid 2015
- Apple Wh
- 99.5 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 8,750 mAh
- Note
- Near 100 Wh
- Year
- 2016
- Model
- MacBook Pro 13-inch, two Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Apple Wh
- 54.5 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 4,800 mAh
- Note
- No Touch Bar
- Year
- 2016
- Model
- MacBook Pro 13-inch, four Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Apple Wh
- 49.2 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 4,300 mAh
- Note
- Touch Bar
- Year
- 2016
- Model
- MacBook Pro 15-inch, Touch Bar
- Apple Wh
- 76 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 6,700 mAh
- Note
- USB-C generation
- Year
- 2017
- Model
- MacBook Pro 13-inch, two Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Apple Wh
- 54.5 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 4,800 mAh
- Note
- No Touch Bar
- Year
- 2017
- Model
- MacBook Pro 13-inch, four Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Apple Wh
- 49.2 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 4,300 mAh
- Note
- Touch Bar
- Year
- 2017
- Model
- MacBook Pro 15-inch, Touch Bar
- Apple Wh
- 76 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 6,700 mAh
- Note
- 15-inch USB-C
- Year
- 2018
- Model
- MacBook Pro 13-inch, four Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Apple Wh
- 58 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,100 mAh
- Note
- Touch Bar
- Year
- 2018
- Model
- MacBook Pro 15-inch
- Apple Wh
- 83.6 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 7,300 mAh
- Note
- Larger 15-inch battery
- Year
- 2019
- Model
- MacBook Pro 13-inch, two Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Apple Wh
- 58.2 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,100 mAh
- Note
- Two ports
- Year
- 2019
- Model
- MacBook Pro 13-inch, four Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Apple Wh
- 58 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,100 mAh
- Note
- Four ports
- Year
- 2019
- Model
- MacBook Pro 15-inch
- Apple Wh
- 83.6 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 7,300 mAh
- Note
- Last 15-inch Pro
- Year
- 2019
- Model
- MacBook Pro 16-inch
- Apple Wh
- 100 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 8,700-8,800 mAh
- Note
- First 16-inch Pro
- Year
- 2020
- Model
- MacBook Pro 13-inch, Intel, two Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Apple Wh
- 58.2 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,100 mAh
- Note
- Intel 2020
- Year
- 2020
- Model
- MacBook Pro 13-inch, Intel, four Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Apple Wh
- 58 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,100 mAh
- Note
- Intel 2020 with four ports
- Year
- 2020
- Model
- MacBook Pro 13-inch, M1
- Apple Wh
- 58.2 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,100 mAh
- Note
- First Apple Silicon Pro
- Year
- 2021
- Model
- MacBook Pro 14-inch, M1 Pro/M1 Max
- Apple Wh
- 70 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 6,100 mAh
- Note
- First 14-inch Pro
- Year
- 2021
- Model
- MacBook Pro 16-inch, M1 Pro/M1 Max
- Apple Wh
- 100 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 8,700-8,800 mAh
- Note
- Apple Silicon 16-inch
- Year
- 2022
- Model
- MacBook Pro 13-inch, M2
- Apple Wh
- 58.2 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 5,100 mAh
- Note
- Last 13-inch Touch Bar Pro
- Year
- 2023
- Model
- MacBook Pro 14-inch, M2 Pro/M2 Max
- Apple Wh
- 70 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 6,100 mAh
- Note
- January 2023
- Year
- 2023
- Model
- MacBook Pro 16-inch, M2 Pro/M2 Max
- Apple Wh
- 100 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 8,700-8,800 mAh
- Note
- January 2023
- Year
- 2023
- Model
- MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3/M3 Pro/M3 Max
- Apple Wh
- 72.4 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 6,300 mAh
- Note
- November 2023
- Year
- 2023
- Model
- MacBook Pro 16-inch, M3 Pro/M3 Max
- Apple Wh
- 100 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 8,700-8,800 mAh
- Note
- November 2023
- Year
- 2024
- Model
- MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4/M4 Pro/M4 Max
- Apple Wh
- 72.4 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 6,300 mAh
- Note
- M4 generation
- Year
- 2024
- Model
- MacBook Pro 16-inch, M4 Pro/M4 Max
- Apple Wh
- 100 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 8,700-8,800 mAh
- Note
- M4 Pro/Max
- Year
- 2025
- Model
- MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
- Apple Wh
- 72.4 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 6,300 mAh
- Note
- Base M5 14-inch
- Year
- 2026
- Model
- MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Pro/M5 Max
- Apple Wh
- 72.4 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 6,300 mAh
- Note
- M5 Pro/Max 14-inch
- Year
- 2026
- Model
- MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Pro/M5 Max
- Apple Wh
- 100 Wh
- System Information mAh (approx.)
- about 8,700-8,800 mAh
- Note
- M5 Pro/Max 16-inch
Part 4 / 8
When macOS shows mAh in System Information
Open Apple menu > About This Mac > More Info > System Report > Power. macOS can show cycle count, condition, "Full Charge Capacity (mAh)" and sometimes design capacity. Use the mAh column in the table as the new-battery reference for the correct model.
A used battery will normally be lower than the new value. If full charge capacity is far below the model reference, that often explains short runtime. If the number is very low, the Mac shuts down suddenly, or the battery is swollen, the battery should be checked before further use.
Part 5 / 8
How many mAh is MacBook Pro 2020?
If you are searching for "how many mAh is MacBook Pro 2020 battery", the practical answer is around 5,100 mAh when the battery is new. The 2020 MacBook Pro exists as Intel models and an M1 model, and Apple's spec is around 58.0-58.2 Wh depending on variant.
For repair, the exact model matters more than the year alone. Find it from Apple menu > About This Mac, or check the A-number on the bottom cover if the machine will not start. MacBook Pro 13 2020, MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 do not use the same battery even though all are MacBook Pro models.
Part 6 / 8
How big is a MacBook battery?
A MacBook Pro usually has a larger battery than a MacBook Air from the same generation, but Apple Silicon machines use energy more efficiently than many older Intel models. A MacBook with fewer Wh can sometimes last longer than an older model with a larger battery. The tables cover MacBook Air, 12-inch MacBook and MacBook Pro models from 2013 to 2026.
Battery life is affected by screen brightness, age, cycle count, temperature, browser tabs, video calls, apps, external displays, dust, fans and battery health. Capacity alone does not explain how long the Mac will actually run.
Part 7 / 8
Mac Pro battery capacity is usually the wrong search
If you searched for "mac pro battery capacity", you probably mean MacBook Pro. Mac Pro is a desktop Mac and does not have a main laptop battery like a MacBook Pro. For notebook battery capacity, use the MacBook Pro model, screen size and year.
Part 8 / 8
When the capacity number means the battery should be checked
Check the battery if your MacBook Pro lasts much less than before, shuts down suddenly, shows "Service recommended", only works reliably with the charger, or has a swollen battery. A swollen battery is not a normal capacity issue: stop charging and have the machine assessed.
At EasyPC, we can check whether the problem is actually the battery, charger, USB-C/MagSafe, logic board, heat or software. That gives you an answer before buying a battery or parts by guesswork.