Steam Deck - Steam Deck Beta Client Update: May 8th - Steam News
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We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. GeneralAdded Battery Charge Limit control to Settings->PowerThis option allows you to set a maximum charge limit for your Steam Deck.Limiting the charge limit to 80% can be beneficial for long term battery health. This can be useful if your Steam Deck is constantly being charged (i.e.
  • Sirence@feddit.orgEnglish
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    2 months ago

    This can be useful if your Steam Deck is constantly being charged (i.e. docked), or very rarely has its battery depleted.

    I was under the impression the steam deck used pass through charging? I mean it’s still useful and I’ll definitely set it to 80%, but it should be more useful for those who do charge it a lot instead of those who rarely charge?

    • MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      4·
      2 months ago

      Li-ion just really does not like being at 90-100% charge regardless if it’s being actively charged or pass through is used.