Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Classic Stainless Steel Smartwatch 46mm BT - White - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,749 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,749 reviews
5 Stars
1,349
4 Stars
288
3 Stars
73
2 Stars
17
1 Star
22
87%of customers recommend this product.
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369 out of
425)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Classic Stainless Steel Smartwatch 46mm BT - White - (2025)
Customer Rating
3
Poor battery life, needs improvement.
on June 6, 2026
Posted by: Probro95
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am not satisfied with the battery performance of this device. It drains much faster than expected during daily usage, and I find myself needing to charge it constantly. Apart from the short battery life, the overall features and display are fine, but the power management really limits the experience.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, June 8, 2026
Hey there Probro95,
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We appreciate your honesty as we continue to improve our product line, based on consumer feedback. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic varies depending on the usage. With a 445mAh battery, it offers up to 30 hours of use on Always on Display (AOD) mode. If you're experiencing less than expected battery life on your Galaxy Watch8 Classic, please feel free to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors, if any, may be impacting the battery life of your new device. For your convenience, I have linked some resources below for your review. Take a moment to check those out to help resolve what you've described. If you have any questions for us afterward or if you would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Samsung Support at your leisure. Thank you for choosing Samsung!
- Debra
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We appreciate your honesty as we continue to improve our product line, based on consumer feedback. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic varies depending on the usage. With a 445mAh battery, it offers up to 30 hours of use on Always on Display (AOD) mode. If you're experiencing less than expected battery life on your Galaxy Watch8 Classic, please feel free to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors, if any, may be impacting the battery life of your new device. For your convenience, I have linked some resources below for your review. Take a moment to check those out to help resolve what you've described. If you have any questions for us afterward or if you would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Samsung Support at your leisure. Thank you for choosing Samsung!
- Debra
Samsung Support
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Warranty Information
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: DSuits
from Ohio
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
After deciding that it was time to upgrade, I had to talk myself into giving up my old faithful Galaxy Watch 3. This watch is beautiful! The clarity of the screen and functionality are top notch and there's sooo many more features than I had. Makes me wonder what took me so long.
Smooth, easy to get to functions. Smooth graphics and more features than I'll ever use. Quick charging and hold a charge decently between sessions. Good size and weight and a very smooth rotating bezel. I'm very happy with this purchase.
Smooth, easy to get to functions. Smooth graphics and more features than I'll ever use. Quick charging and hold a charge decently between sessions. Good size and weight and a very smooth rotating bezel. I'm very happy with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, June 11, 2026
Good day DSuits,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Your thoughts are invaluable to us as we continue to innovate our product line to suit the needs of our customer base. Upgrading from your Galaxy Watch3 to the Galaxy Watch8 Classic delivers a massive leap in processing power, an ultra-bright 3,000-nit display, modern Wear OS, advanced BioActive sensors for ECG, blood pressure, vascular load, sleep apnea detection, built-in Gemini AI, and completely redesigned dynamic lug system. We're happy to hear that you've been utilizing the features and functionality offered with the addition of your Galaxy Watch8 Classic. If you would like to share any other feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support at your leisure. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Your thoughts are invaluable to us as we continue to innovate our product line to suit the needs of our customer base. Upgrading from your Galaxy Watch3 to the Galaxy Watch8 Classic delivers a massive leap in processing power, an ultra-bright 3,000-nit display, modern Wear OS, advanced BioActive sensors for ECG, blood pressure, vascular load, sleep apnea detection, built-in Gemini AI, and completely redesigned dynamic lug system. We're happy to hear that you've been utilizing the features and functionality offered with the addition of your Galaxy Watch8 Classic. If you would like to share any other feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support at your leisure. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
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Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Good Watch - must routinely calibrate BP sensor
on June 17, 2026
Posted by: Chiefhanford
from Phoenix AZ
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Watch is normally operates as expected. Sometimes it does not respond to screen touch to open other screens and i have to reboot to fix. Power is as advertised 24-36 hours w/o Always on screen. Not consistent in this action but is common enough to be annoying at times. Charger is odd and you will have to attach it to something to keep it in place, but charges quickly on high speed source. Purchased due to inability to get my S3 Frontier (Tizen) to work with S25 Phone. Not impressed with pricing, Feel it is higher than needed, even after shopping around, but did not want to purchase via a cell service provider. Band is OK, but am considering moving to some other type of material due to sweat. Not at all impressed with the free or paid digital watch faces from any source I have found so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love the Classic 8
on July 28, 2025
Posted by: She999
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had the Galaxy Classic 8 about a week. Feels good, looks good and performs good. The battery lasts longer than my Galaxy 6. I'm a huge fan of the bezels so I'm glad they are back. I'm in the Samsung ecosystem I haven't bought anything from them that I regret they make great products.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Very stylish watch with all the bells and whistles
on July 29, 2025
Posted by: Shadbn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This watch has been my favorite so far. The galaxy ai is an amazing addition to the lineup. It's a beautiful watch that looks classic like the name says
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Really awesome watch ⌚️
on July 29, 2025
Posted by: Nick071
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 combines sleek style with cutting-edge tech. With a brighter, always-on display, faster performance, and advanced health tracking features like body composition analysis and ECG, it’s more than just a watch — it’s your fitness partner, sleep coach, and personal assistant. Powered by Wear OS and packed with apps, it keeps you connected without needing your phone in hand. Stylish, smart, and built for everyday life.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Overall impressed
on July 30, 2025
Posted by: Vaelyn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Been using since yesterday and have to say overall much smoother /faster than the 6 classic. My only issue so far is blood pressure monitor does not work and ads say it does... It work good on my 6 classic and most reviews say it works better on the 8 series so disappointing.... Have not given up on getting to work.. Just getting the error does not recognize the watch as valid device for taking blood pressure... But on the positive side am very happy with what I have tested and seen otherwise... Looking forward to today doing my first walk with.
I am not a big Ai supporter so have not done anything with yet... But am planning to check out in the next couple weeks.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Good Health Parameters and Gemini
on July 31, 2025
Posted by: Kenster76
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received my Watch8 Claasic and was impressed by the appearance of the watch and watch band. I use "Gemini" all the time to answer just about any question that pops into my head. It works flawlessly and must have a huge data base of information.
The health metrics are excellent, but , I was under the impression that a blood pressure metric would be available with the new One UI 8 update. I have a wstch Ultra (2024) and was told the blood pressure metric would be available for that with the UI update. It is metric I would use. I am hoping I can understand and use the Vascular Load metric as a temporary sub substitute for blood pressure.
All in all I am quite happy with my Galaxzy Smart watches. Keep up the good work.
The health metrics are excellent, but , I was under the impression that a blood pressure metric would be available with the new One UI 8 update. I have a wstch Ultra (2024) and was told the blood pressure metric would be available for that with the UI update. It is metric I would use. I am hoping I can understand and use the Vascular Load metric as a temporary sub substitute for blood pressure.
All in all I am quite happy with my Galaxzy Smart watches. Keep up the good work.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US