Microsoft Details Windows 11 24H2 Update's Energy Saver Mode to Replace Battery Saver

TapTechNews August 3rd news, in the latest support documentation, Microsoft Corporation detailedly disclosed the information of the Energy Saver mode in the Windows 11 24H2 update, and stated that this feature will replace the existing Battery Saver mode in the current system.

Microsoft officially stated:

On Windows 11 24H2 and higher versions, the Energy Saver mode replaces the Battery Saver mode. By automatically managing the power usage of the entire system and applications to achieve the best balance between computer performance and energy saving, it significantly extends the battery usage time and reduces energy consumption.

Based on the report of the tech media WindowsLatest, TapTechNews attached the differences between the Energy Saver mode and the Battery Saver mode as follows:

Battery Saver modeEnergy Saver modeWindows versionWindows 10, Windows 11 24H1 and previous versionsWindows 11 24H2 and higher versionsActivation conditionBelow a certain percentage (default 20%) automatically or manually enabled through QuickSettings, or automatically enabled when below a certain percentage; can be always enabled when plugged inPower mode controlUsers can change the power modeUsers cannot change the power mode when the computer startsDisplay brightnessDefault reduction of 30%, configurable by usersDefault reduction of 30%, configurable by usersOEM display brightness controlCan be configured through ESBRIGHTNESSSUB_ENERGYSAVER settingCan be configured through ESBRIGHTNESSSUB_ENERGYSAVER settingTransparency effectNot affectedDisabledApplication synchronizationMicrosoft Store Mail, People and Calendar applications cannot synchronizeWhen the battery is low, OneNote, OneDrive and PhoneLink may not be able to synchronizeBackground applicationsMost are blocked except for individual categories such as VOIPMost are blocked except for individual categories such as VOIPWindows UpdatesNon-critical updates blocked, scanning still in progressNon-critical updates blocked, scanning still in progressTelemetryMostly disabled, only uploads key informationMostly disabled, only uploads key informationTask schedulerTasks only run in the following cases

Not dependent on idle

Not set for automatic maintenance

Set to run only when the user logs in

Tasks only run in the following cases

Not dependent on idle

Not set for automatic maintenance

Set to run only when the user logs in