Battery status question

I just bought my 11.6 inch MBA few days ago. My cycle count is 6 and battery condition is normal. My friend's old macbook has 340 cycle count and the battery condition is good. I'm just curious how does the cycle work. How come I have less charge cycles, yet my condition is only normal?
Thanks in advance.

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