High Power Mode

High Power Mode is an energy mode developed by Apple for use with certain MacBook Pro configurations with Apple Silicon processors.

History
High Power Mode was introduced in October 2021 for the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max processor. The setting in the Battery preference pane allows the system to boost cooling by the fans to minimize of the processor when under heavy workloads. However, it requires the proper USB-C Power Adapter to be plugged in. Reviewers have found minimal difference when switching the Energy Mode from Automatic to High Power Mode.