Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Classic Stainless Steel Smartwatch 46mm BT - White - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,747 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,747 reviews
5 Stars
1,347
4 Stars
288
3 Stars
73
2 Stars
17
1 Star
22
87%of customers recommend this product.
(
367 out of
423)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Classic Stainless Steel Smartwatch 46mm BT - White - (2025)
Posted by: Artie
Verified Purchase:Yes
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is more evolutionary than revolutionary. Although it is progressing in the right direction, it can include some unique features and capabilities that attract new users.
The watch feels ever more closer to wearing a regular watch but with great tech. It can do more with style and stunning watchfaces
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Short Battery Life
on March 16, 2026
Posted by: CBW220
Battery life is terrible compared to the previous models I have owned. Wife bought this to replace my 5 and the battery life is far less than the current 5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 17, 2026
Greetings CBW220,
Thanks for sharing your sentiments with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We value your candor as we continue to make improvements on the performance and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic varies depending on your 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 anticipated battery life, please take a moment to check out "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors, if any, may be impacting your battery life. If you would like any further assistance afterward or if you have any questions for us, please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support a your leisure. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
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Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Thanks for sharing your sentiments with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We value your candor as we continue to make improvements on the performance and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic varies depending on your 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 anticipated battery life, please take a moment to check out "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors, if any, may be impacting your battery life. If you would like any further assistance afterward or if you have any questions for us, please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support a your leisure. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
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Warranty Information
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Facebook Messenger
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X Messages
https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Samsung Community
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Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Fun to Have Consumer Grade Device
on March 31, 2026
Posted by: Freddy Zonker
from Northern California
Expertise:Intermediate
This watch would get 5 stars......
I have had this watch for 2 weeks now. It is my first smart watch in 25 years. Twenty-five years ago, I purchased a "smart watch" but soon after I took delivery, I quit wearing it. It simply duplicated what my cell phone did with text messages, reminders, email stuff, etc. The duplicate data was in miniature form and difficult to navigate....my fingers are too big.
Now it is 2026. It is the same thing with many, many more miniature features. The Classic 8 watch is larger, but my fingers are still too big. I do have a greater range of experience with computer gadgets, and a better understanding of how the computing things work. Still, the watch mostly duplicates what my Galaxy phone does.
The exception to the duplication is the ECG health feature. To be fair to my cell phone, the watch does not actually track the ECG either unless I manually take actions. The phone does not automatically do ECG things by itself. (It might, if AFib goes on for over an hour.) The few Atrial Fibrillation recordings and the several ‘unknown irregular’ recordings over the past two weeks are the result of me physically feeling them and then manually starting the recording. Of course, Samsung puts all of the disclaimers in to let the users know that the watch is a toy heart monitor and that a real doctor should be consulted for medical issues and the doctor will have a real ECG machine. It just happens that my cardiologist had a Zio patch glued to my chest the day after I purchased my Galaxy 8 Classic. It will be interesting to see how the watch did.
I like the watch because it is a gadget, it has a “I fell and cannot get up” feature, and I can see that what I am feeling is something and not just my imagination, I get some reminders that I would miss if I were not in the same room with my phone. Since I am wearing the watch, there is a greater chance I will always have it, unlike a phone.
An improvement would be if it vibrated when it lost contact with my phone. That would alert me that I left my phone behind.
Some of the app functions are not 100% user friendly and I have to research how to use them. One example of this is that I somehow put in a duplicate medication and the phone keeps telling me that I forgot to take the pill. I might have to delete all the pill reminders and start over. I set an alarm and when it goes off, I think I am turning if off, but I am only snoozing it, I have to look it up….
One last note: the band that came with the watch looks like leather, but it is some sort of rubberized material. The only watch bands that fit the watch are expensive proprietary Samsung bands. This is not a problem if it is comfortable and the user likes it. If I put the watch on and it is perfectly lined up, it is OK. The position cannot be realigned without undoing the strap. This is an issue when the watch tells me to reposition the watch to for it to take a measurement.
Summary, this watch is not ‘sold as’ or ‘relied on’ as a medical grade device. The watch satisfied my curiosity as to some of those physical feelings I get from time to time but, seeing a doctor is more important than a luxury watch. I use the term luxury because the watch is not a necessity. Most smart phones, also luxury items, in terms of necessity, do the same things except for the health stuff (please see a doctor if you are are experiencing health issues).
I have had this watch for 2 weeks now. It is my first smart watch in 25 years. Twenty-five years ago, I purchased a "smart watch" but soon after I took delivery, I quit wearing it. It simply duplicated what my cell phone did with text messages, reminders, email stuff, etc. The duplicate data was in miniature form and difficult to navigate....my fingers are too big.
Now it is 2026. It is the same thing with many, many more miniature features. The Classic 8 watch is larger, but my fingers are still too big. I do have a greater range of experience with computer gadgets, and a better understanding of how the computing things work. Still, the watch mostly duplicates what my Galaxy phone does.
The exception to the duplication is the ECG health feature. To be fair to my cell phone, the watch does not actually track the ECG either unless I manually take actions. The phone does not automatically do ECG things by itself. (It might, if AFib goes on for over an hour.) The few Atrial Fibrillation recordings and the several ‘unknown irregular’ recordings over the past two weeks are the result of me physically feeling them and then manually starting the recording. Of course, Samsung puts all of the disclaimers in to let the users know that the watch is a toy heart monitor and that a real doctor should be consulted for medical issues and the doctor will have a real ECG machine. It just happens that my cardiologist had a Zio patch glued to my chest the day after I purchased my Galaxy 8 Classic. It will be interesting to see how the watch did.
I like the watch because it is a gadget, it has a “I fell and cannot get up” feature, and I can see that what I am feeling is something and not just my imagination, I get some reminders that I would miss if I were not in the same room with my phone. Since I am wearing the watch, there is a greater chance I will always have it, unlike a phone.
An improvement would be if it vibrated when it lost contact with my phone. That would alert me that I left my phone behind.
Some of the app functions are not 100% user friendly and I have to research how to use them. One example of this is that I somehow put in a duplicate medication and the phone keeps telling me that I forgot to take the pill. I might have to delete all the pill reminders and start over. I set an alarm and when it goes off, I think I am turning if off, but I am only snoozing it, I have to look it up….
One last note: the band that came with the watch looks like leather, but it is some sort of rubberized material. The only watch bands that fit the watch are expensive proprietary Samsung bands. This is not a problem if it is comfortable and the user likes it. If I put the watch on and it is perfectly lined up, it is OK. The position cannot be realigned without undoing the strap. This is an issue when the watch tells me to reposition the watch to for it to take a measurement.
Summary, this watch is not ‘sold as’ or ‘relied on’ as a medical grade device. The watch satisfied my curiosity as to some of those physical feelings I get from time to time but, seeing a doctor is more important than a luxury watch. I use the term luxury because the watch is not a necessity. Most smart phones, also luxury items, in terms of necessity, do the same things except for the health stuff (please see a doctor if you are are experiencing health issues).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Classic Watch 8
on May 19, 2026
Posted by: WatchMan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Enjoy doing daily activities with my Samsung Classic 8! I wear to bed to keep track my sleep patterns!
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, May 19, 2026
Good day WatchMan,
Thanks for taking the opportunity to reach out and share your thoughts with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We're ecstatic to hear that we've met your expectations when it comes to your smartwatch. Please feel free to contact Samsung Support if you would like to share additional feedback with us or if you would like further assistance. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Thanks for taking the opportunity to reach out and share your thoughts with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We're ecstatic to hear that we've met your expectations when it comes to your smartwatch. Please feel free to contact Samsung Support if you would like to share additional feedback with us or if you would like further assistance. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
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https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: EZak
Verified Purchase:Yes
Amazing watch, just heavy and not enough battery life. Overall happy with it.
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, May 20, 2026
Hi there EZak,
Thanks for sharing your candor with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We're thrilled to hear how pleased you are with your purchase so far! The new Galaxy Watch8 Classic is an easy choice for those who enjoy a premium design with its rotating bezel, enhanced AI features, and a long lasting battery. 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, based on your feedback. 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 reach out to Samsung Support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for choosing Samsung!
- Debra
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Warranty Information
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Facebook Messenger
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Samsung Community
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Samsung Care Plus
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UbreakIfix
https://www.ubreakifix.com/
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 candor with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We're thrilled to hear how pleased you are with your purchase so far! The new Galaxy Watch8 Classic is an easy choice for those who enjoy a premium design with its rotating bezel, enhanced AI features, and a long lasting battery. 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, based on your feedback. 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 reach out to Samsung Support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for choosing Samsung!
- Debra
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Warranty Information
smsng.us/Warranty-Info
Facebook Messenger
smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger
X Messages
https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Samsung Community
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Samsung Care Plus
smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus
UbreakIfix
https://www.ubreakifix.com/
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
Customer Rating
5
Innovative & Game Changing Tech in a Classic Look
on July 30, 2025
Posted by: Swaggnificent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been anticipating upgrading and using my Galaxy Watch 8 Classic since I pre-ordered it, and it has NOT disappointed me! The look and feel says classy (yes, I added a Rolex face😁), but with a bold future step. The inclusion of Galaxy AI is a major step up. I'm able to get answers, complete tasks, and go about my day without having to pull out devices (I have an S24 Ultra 1TB with a Z Fold 7 1TB on the way) ALL FROM MY WRIST! It gives me the responses and executes tasks in a way that makes me feel heard in my voice and not in a way that I feel I have to modify myself to do so. The storage upgrade, is a life saver too. I can leave my phones in the locker, grab my earbuds, and lock in. That's a HUGE relief. Not having to bring phones with me moving from equipment to equipment is very satisfying and I can be fully focused without worrying about potential damage being done to them. The battery is enough where I dont feel I have to charge it at crucial moments either. And the health enhancements and upgrades take it a step further. I can literally go about my day and I have an AI that's a PA to remind of everything from my schedule and medications, to answering calls and the most random of questions, to informing me when I'm not being the best to my body and not only that, but ways I can improve to be the best version of myself. Even my girlfriend is getting a Galaxy Watch 8 40mm because she's so impressed. Long story short.... I LOVE THIS DEVICE!!💗✌🏾
Z Fold 7 review coming.
Z Fold 7 review coming.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Awesome watch
on August 9, 2025
Posted by: Rechie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded my watch from GW7 to GW8 classic, best decision i made. At 95% battery, it last 3 days 20 hr with every thing on exept AOD. I also like the design.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Definitely fantastic.
on August 20, 2025
Posted by: Cafewild
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love it together. What I was looking for, I come from the Watch 3, 4, 5Pro generations... Everyone had a problem, they froze for no reason, apparently, but this generation is very different... Everything looks fluid and all the new features...
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US