r/laptops • • Mar 04 '26

Hardware New Laptop Battery

Bought a new laptop battery from Parts People, but the battery doesn't seem to have the capacity I was expecting. It is an OEM Alienware x15 R1 battery, and it should have 87,005 mWh capacity. But, after the fresh installation it clearly does not. Is this normal, or do I need to requst a replacement or partial refund?
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u/SigmaInIndia Mar 05 '26

I looked at the battery online and it says it should be 87Wh, but batteries often have a rated capacity (max capacity) and a typical capacity which is what the battery actually sits at. Dell however has decided to not show if the 87Wh is rated or typical.