How to Turn On or Off Battery Saver in Windows 11

What is Battery Saver?

Windows 11 Battery Saver extends your laptop or tablet’s runtime when a power outlet is out of reach. Background resource usage drops automatically to conserve remaining charge. This feature grants extra hours of mobile use without requiring immediate wall power.

Windows 11 engages Battery Saver automatically when internal charge falls below 20 percent. Lowering screen brightness accompanies this state to preserve remaining energy.

How to Turn On or Off Battery Saver

Option 1Use Quick Settings

1. Press Win+A on your keyboard to open Quick Settings.
2. Look for the Battery Saver button (it looks like a battery with a heart).
3. Click the button to turn Battery Saver on or off.

Option 2Use Settings

1. Press Win+I to open the Settings app ⚙️.
2. Click System on the left menu.
3. Select Power & battery on the right side.
4. Find Battery saver and click it to expand.
5. Click Turn on now or Turn off now to change Battery Saver status.

Press Win+I to launch the Settings ⚙️ app directly. Click System, select Power & battery, and toggle the Battery saver option.

Option 3Set When Battery Saver Turns On Automatically

Modifying the activation point for automatic conservation remains an available option.

1. Open Settings with Win + I.
2. Go to System > Power & battery.
3. Expand Battery saver.
4. Under Turn battery saver on automatically at, pick a percentage like 10%, 20% (default), 30%, or even Never if you don’t want it to turn on automatically.

Option 4Use Windows Terminal (for advanced users)

Power users can adjust the activation threshold (the exact battery percentage that triggers power conservation) using Windows Terminal. Right-click the Start button, select Windows Terminal, and execute the configuration command. Customizing this trigger point tailors the power profile to specific workflows.

1. Open Windows Terminal by right-clicking the Start button and selecting it.
2. Type this command and press Enter:

powercfg /setdcvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_ENERGYSAVER ESBATTTHRESHOLD <percentage>

Replace `` with a value between 0 and 100:

• 0 = Never turn on Battery Saver automatically
• 20 = Default, turn on at 20% battery
• 100 = Always keep Battery Saver on when on battery

Example (to set Battery Saver to turn on at 20%):

powercfg /setdcvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_ENERGYSAVER ESBATTTHRESHOLD 20

What is Energy Saver in 🪟 Windows 11?

Recent Windows 11 releases introduce Energy Saver. Functioning similarly to Battery Saver, this capability operates while plugged into AC power (benefiting desktops as well) to reduce electricity consumption without impacting system responsiveness.

Summary - Why Use Battery Saver?

• Save Battery Life: Helps your laptop last longer by saving power.
• Auto On: Turns on automatically when battery is low (default 20%).
• Brightness Reduced: Makes your screen a bit dimmer to save energy.
• Easy to Use: Turn on or off quickly from Quick Settings or Settings.
• Customizable: Choose when Battery Saver should start automatically.
• Energy Saver: New enhanced mode for saving energy even when plugged in.

Windows 11 Battery Saver prolongs mobile computing sessions during travel. Low charge states activate the feature automatically, dimming displays and limiting background tasks to preserve wattage. Adjusting the activation schedule maximizes time between recharges.