MacBook Pro Retina 13.3' Battery life

Hello,
I bought MacBook Pro Retina 13.3' (mid 2014) a month ago but I am not seeing satisfactory battery life. It has been advertised to have about 9 hours of battery life but mine lasts for about 5.5 hours only with regular internet surfing.
Power under System Report displays Current Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 6090. The Original Max (mAh): 6330 with 96% Health after 8 cycles.
Can someone please guide if there could be any issue with the battery? What can be done in this case?
Thanks,

Hi kaulv,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
To receive the best battery life possible on your MacBook Pro, I would suggest reading over the attached information and adjust your settings for maximum performance. 
Apple - Batteries - Maximizing Performance
Best regards,
Joe

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