When will your iPad need a battery replacement?

The iPhone has a built-in tool to check battery health, but the iPad doesn’t.

This article explains how to check iPad battery health and what to do about what you find.

coconutBattery showing information about a Mac battery

Here’s what to do:

Download, install, and open coconutBattery.

Connect your iPad to your Mac.

If you upgrade to coconutBattery Plus, you’re free to connect via Wi-Fi.

coconutBattery showing information about an iPad battery

The first tab shows information about your Mac’s battery health.

ClickiOS Deviceto check your iPad battery health.

Look at the bar beneathDesign Capacity.

coconutBattery showing additional battery information

The closer the number is to 100%, the better battery health your iPad has.

As that number drops to 80% and below, consider a new battery (or new iPad).

Here’s what to do:

Download, install, and open iMazing.

The iMazing battery information window

Connect your iPad to your Mac or PC.

Click your iPad in the left-hand sidebar.

Click thebattery iconto reveal stats about the battery.

Why Check Your iPad’s Battery Health?

Battery life for a single charge is measured in hours.