Replace battery on Apple Watch Series 6 or upgrade to Series 10

I’m wondering if I should buy a new Apple Watch (series 10) or just replace the battery for $99 for my Apple Watch 6 series. Diagnostics ran by Geek squad at Best Buy AND Apple’s Genius Bar. Both determined that everything on the watch passed/no problems except for the battery needing replacing. A brand new watch will cost so much more money so thought maybe just replacing the battery till the watch fails in the other areas? Looking for others recommendations to help me make my final decision. Thank you.

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Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 11

Posted on Jan 16, 2025 11:49 AM

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varjak paw

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Posted on Jan 16, 2025 2:41 PM

If your Apple Watch is otherwise meeting your needs, I'd probably recommend just having the battery serviced. I have a Series 6 Apple Watch and so far have seen no reason to replace it. But it's totally up to you. Look at the features in the Series 10, the current Watch SE, and see what Apple is offering in their refurbished device list. Then decide from there. Just be aware that at the end of next year (2026) the Series 6 will go on Apple's "vintage" list which will mean that service may no longer be available. That may factor into your decision.

Regards.

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varjak paw

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Jan 16, 2025 2:41 PM in response to dreccardi

Regards.

dreccardi Author

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Jan 16, 2025 4:01 PM in response to varjak paw

Less, thank you. I just went to the Apple Store and I was told the same thing- that like in a year or so, the series 6 will be a vintage. Plus , I was told I’d get $75 trade in and a replacement for the battery would be $99. His recommendation was buy a new watch. I bit the bullet and bought a series 10 Apple Watch this evening. It will be delivered tomorrow. Thank you for your feedback.

LD150

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Jan 16, 2025 3:32 PM in response to dreccardi

Unless they changed the process you will get a similar refurbished watch along with the new battery for $99, not the same watch.

Hang onto the strap, it doesnt come back with one.

dreccardi Author

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Jan 16, 2025 4:02 PM in response to LD150

You are correct. Thank you. That’s why, if you read my response to less I decided to upgrade and buy a new series 10 watch.

LD150

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Jan 17, 2025 1:04 AM in response to dreccardi

Less is not their name! its the More/Less toggle 😊

The forum default sort order should be changed to Oldest to see the correct chronology.

You decided well.

dreccardi Author

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Jan 17, 2025 6:59 AM in response to LD150

☺️thank you. This was my first time using the forum .,

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Replace battery on Apple Watch Series 6 or upgrade to Series 10