My Series 7 GPS + Cellular 45mm watch is in excellent condition and functions well, but I’m facing an issue with battery life. It hardly lasts a full day, and my battery health indicates it is at 79%, which suggests that service is recommended. Upon reviewing the latest Series 10, I don’t see any major enhancements that would significantly impact my user experience.
While it’s true the newer model is slightly faster and features a slightly larger screen at an additional 1mm, I’m not convinced that justifies the upgrade. One advantage of the Series 10 is that it will likely receive support and updates for a longer time in the future. Given these considerations, I am contemplating two options.
The first is to visit my local Apple Store for a battery replacement, which costs $99. I’ve heard that the process may involve replacing the watch itself rather than just the battery, which could be a quick solution. The second option is to opt for the Series 10, priced at $429.
However, the minimal upgrades to functionality make this option less appealing to me. In essence, I am weighing the practicality of a relatively inexpensive battery replacement against the investment in a new Series 10. If I choose the latter, I would be paying significantly more for features that don’t seem essential.
Any advice on whether to go for the battery replacement or invest in a new watch would be greatly appreciated.
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