Okay so I’m trying to decide on a new watch - frustratingly missed the Black Friday sales which would’ve got me a Fenix 8 a bit cheaper.

I currently have a 6 Pro Sapphire, but recently the battery has gone terrible. 6hr ultra and the battery drains by 40% with this face on and occasionally checking maps, turn navigation on.

I do long distance endurance events (100-200 miles) and of course I have to charge on the move but want to avoid this as much as possible.

I’ve seen the Fenix 7 Solar Sapphire for about £450 but I’m aware it’s older software now and not receiving platform updates just bugs and security. Obvs the 8 will last longer (pro is out of the question). I prefer MIPS over AMOLED, it’s what I’m used to. But we’re looking at £800+

I do have a 30% warranty trade in with Garmin but I have to send my old watch back first and it won’t arrive quick enough for my next event. As that discount doesn’t expire I’m happy to save it until I have the money for a big upgrade like the 9 Pro (when it arrives in a couple of years)

Alternative is the Enduro 3 but not keen on the 51mm face as I don’t have the wrists for it. Fenix E I think is just the Epix and isn’t really comparable to the 7 or 8.

What would you guys do?

TLDR: have a Fenix 6, run ultra marathons, torn between reasonable price 7 Pro or spending more on an 8