Microsoft quietly announced the details of the new "Energy Saving Mode" feature in Windows 1124H2 and how it differs from "Battery Saving Mode". Unlike Battery Saver, Power Saver mode can be turned on even when the computer is plugged in.
Battery savers have been around for years. This feature is also available in Windows 10 and is designed to save you power when the battery level is approaching 20%. By default, the battery saver will automatically turn on when the battery power is below 20% and help reduce power consumption.
How does the battery saver work? What are the advantages of the new "Energy Saving Mode" in Windows 1124H2? According to the latest support documentation we found, battery saver can only be turned on automatically or manually when the device is not plugged into a power source. On the other hand, the energy-saving mode function can be turned on at any time.
Both features prevent most background apps and some Microsoft apps from syncing to save battery.
Energy Saving Mode provides more control and can be turned on at any time, even when plugged in. It also reduces screen brightness by 30%, blocks most background apps, and disables window transparency.
While "Power Saver Mode" works while the device is charging, the power mode cannot be changed in Windows Settings. If you want to change the power mode between Performance, Battery, or Energy Saver, you need to turn off Energy Saver Mode, otherwise the option will be grayed out.
Power saver mode offers more options and is clearly better than the existing battery saver mode.
In addition to energy-saving modes, Windows 1124H2 also introduces Control Panel’s power profiles to Windows Settings.