This article introduces how to change power mode in Windows 11. Windows 11 will set the balanced power mode as the default mode for each computer. If you want to change the power mode according to the power use, you can read the following steps.
Change Power Mode in Windows 11
Window 11 users are allowed to change different power mode to optimize the battery life and its performance. You are recommended to choose separate power mode when using AC and DC at the same time. And the power mode will be changed as you set when you try to switch between AC and DC. Now, let’s check the details about changing power change in Windows 11.
Way 1 Change Power Mode on Windows 11 via Settings
Press Windows key + I, select Settings.
1 Click on System, and select Power & battery on the right side.

2 Click on the arrow next to the Power mode on the Power & battery settings pane.

3 And then, you are allowed to choose the power mode from the following list:
- Best power efficiency
- Balanced (default)
- Best performance

All settings you did will be automatically saved, so you can directly exit the Settings app.
Way 2 Change Power Mode on Windows 11 via Control Panel
1 Click on Start icon, then search for Control Panel and select Control Panel on the left pane.
2 Select Power Options in the Control Panel.
3 Then, you can choose the power mode from Balanced (recommended), Power Saver, and High Performance.

No matter which way you choose, you can easily change your power mode in windows 11 to optimize your battery life and its performance.