In previous versions, the option to set the preferred power plan from the Battery button in the taskbar. However, on Windows 11, you can only configure these settings from the Settings app or Control Panel. In this guide, you will learn the steps to change the power mode on a laptop or desktop running Windows 11.
Change power mode via Settings on Windows 11 Change power mode via Control Panel on Windows 11
Change power mode via Settings on Windows 11
To select a different power mode on Windows 11 through the Settings app, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, Windows 11 will control the power consumption based on the selected mode, offering more performance, better battery life, or a balance between performance and energy.
Best power efficiency – saves energy by reducing the device performance when possible. Balanced – automatically balances performance with energy consumption on capable hardware. Best performance – offers the most performance, but it uses more energy.
Change power mode via Control Panel on Windows 11
To change the power plan through Control Panel on Windows 11, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the computer will start using the plan you selected.
Balanced – automatically balances performance with energy consumption on capable hardware. Power saver – saves energy by reducing the device performance when possible.
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