Show HN: Boost Battery Life on Linux Laptops with TLP
I recently worked on optimizing battery life on Linux laptop using TLP. While default Linux gives users some control, battery efficiency often requires extra tweaking.
I tested various settings on my ThinkPad T14s Gen3 (AMD) and managed to increase battery life from ~ 8 hours to ~ 10 hours using TLP, CPU scaling tweaks, GPU power management, and battery charge thresholds.
Some key takeaways from my findings:
-- TLP config tuning significantly improves power efficiency.
-- CPU scaling and boost management can extend runtime while keeping performance reasonable.
-- Setting smart charge thresholds helps prolong battery lifespan.
-- Lightweight desktop environments (like i3) & background process control make a difference.
This applies broadly to other Linux laptops as well.
Full article: https://linuxblog.io/boost-battery-life-on-linux-laptop-tlp/
Would love to hear your experiences! If similar? Anything I'm missing? What tweaks have helped you get the most out of your battery?