Windows 11 25H2 is quietly shaping up to be smarter about battery life

It’s true that there haven’t been many leaks regarding Windows 11 25H2 at the moment. However, a few have started to pop up gradually. Well, the latest Windows 11 25H2 leak hints at smarter power management that adapts to how you interact with your device, possibly saving battery.

Folks over at Guru3D (via ExtremeTech) reported that Microsoft is working on a new User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management feature, which should roll out with the Windows 11 25H2 update.

First tested in build 26200.5603, this setting helps Windows understand when you’re not actively using your laptop and then cuts back on CPU power to extend battery life.

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Your laptop now knows when you’re not around

Let’s say you stop typing, don’t touch your mouse, or leave the screen idle for a bit. Windows will now recognize that lull and gently shift into a lower-power state using CPU limits defined by the device manufacturer. No performance dip kicks in if you’re gaming or watching video—it’s smart enough to stay out of the way when things are active.

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As soon as you move your mouse or start typing again, the CPU bounces back to full performance with no delay. The result: more efficient energy use during downtime without compromising responsiveness.

According to details shared by Guru3D, this new system uses tweaks within Processor Power Management (PPM), but only kicks in when it makes sense. If you’ve ever wanted your battery to last just a bit longer while your laptop’s idle on a desk, this might do the trick.

There’s no confirmed release date yet, but Microsoft is expected to ship this feature with Windows 11 25H2 later this year.