How to Check Laptop Battery Health Before You Buy Refurbished
By ReNova Team·20 May 2026· 4 min read
Why battery health matters most
On a refurbished laptop, the battery is the one component that genuinely ages with use.
What counts as 'good'
- 90%+ — excellent.
- 85–90% — very good.
- Below 80% — budget for a replacement.
How to check it
On Windows, run:
powercfg /batteryreport
On macOS, go to System Settings → Battery → Battery Health.
Why the QC report matters
ReNova publishes verified battery health on every laptop — before you buy.
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