Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 44mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.6
(3,018 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,018 reviews
5 Stars
2,265
4 Stars
490
3 Stars
156
2 Stars
53
1 Star
54
86%of customers recommend this product.
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698 out of
808)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 44mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Customer Rating
1
Connection Issues
on November 25, 2025
Posted by: PoorConnections
from TX
It won't stay connected to my phone. I've only had it 2 days.
Done all the trouble shooting. My options are to return or replace, why replace with another watch that wont connect (I had 2 6's with the same issue). Everything is up to date and my phone has no issues staying connected to anything else.
Done all the trouble shooting. My options are to return or replace, why replace with another watch that wont connect (I had 2 6's with the same issue). Everything is up to date and my phone has no issues staying connected to anything else.
Performance
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, November 26, 2025
Hey there PoorConnections,
Thank you for taking the opportunity to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your insights provide valuable critiques that will assist us with improving our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. If your watch will not pair to a phone, or if it randomly disconnects, restart your watch. You should also make sure the Galaxy wearable app is up to date, but it may be necessary to reset the app and unpair your watch. Please take a moment to review, "Samsung smart watch will not connect to a phone" to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your connectivity. Let us know afterward if you would like any further assistance by reaching out to Samsung Support at your leisure. Thanks for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Samsung smart watch will not connect to a phone
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003238/
Thank you for taking the opportunity to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your insights provide valuable critiques that will assist us with improving our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. If your watch will not pair to a phone, or if it randomly disconnects, restart your watch. You should also make sure the Galaxy wearable app is up to date, but it may be necessary to reset the app and unpair your watch. Please take a moment to review, "Samsung smart watch will not connect to a phone" to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your connectivity. Let us know afterward if you would like any further assistance by reaching out to Samsung Support at your leisure. Thanks for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Posted by: Jeffs
from Chicago
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
The worst watch ever! I regret I traded my 6 for this 8. It turns on when you put it on the charger and by midday it's dead. I tried turning it off while on the charger but the off button greys out. My 6 would last for days. This will be my last one.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, February 23, 2026
Hi Jeffs,
Thank you for finding the time to share your sentiments with us about your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to provide the best products with superior functionality on the market to our customers. Our goal is for our customers to feel like they are having the most memorable experiences while using our products. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy Watch8 40mm model offers a 325mAh battery while the 44mm model provides a 435mAh battery. Both of which can offer up to 30 hours of use with the Always On Display (AOD) mode enabled. Please take a moment to review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your Galaxy Watch8. You can keep your Galaxy Watch8 powered off while charging by disabling the "Auto power on" feature. Navigate to Settings > Battery, scroll down, and toggle off "Auto power on" to prevent the watch from automatically booting up when placed on the charger. Please let us know if you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance afterward by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thanks for choosing to be an integral part of the Samsung community!
- Debra
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Product Manuals
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/
Thank you for finding the time to share your sentiments with us about your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to provide the best products with superior functionality on the market to our customers. Our goal is for our customers to feel like they are having the most memorable experiences while using our products. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy Watch8 40mm model offers a 325mAh battery while the 44mm model provides a 435mAh battery. Both of which can offer up to 30 hours of use with the Always On Display (AOD) mode enabled. Please take a moment to review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your Galaxy Watch8. You can keep your Galaxy Watch8 powered off while charging by disabling the "Auto power on" feature. Navigate to Settings > Battery, scroll down, and toggle off "Auto power on" to prevent the watch from automatically booting up when placed on the charger. Please let us know if you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance afterward by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thanks for choosing to be an integral part of the Samsung community!
- Debra
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Product Manuals
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Candace
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
I went from the Samsung watch 2 to the Samsung Galaxy 8. The earlier version worked longer. The Samsung Galaxy 8 it just sat by itself without me wearing it and it lost 20% battery. My old watch lasted 2 days without charging
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, June 15, 2026
Greetings Candace,
Thanks for providing us with your feedback regarding your recent experience using your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your constructive insights as it allow us to make improvements on our product line to best suit the needs of our customers. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also have Samsung Care+ as an option which can be added to an eligible device. It's similar to extended warranty and an insurance package combined that provides protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It may cover events like accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns, and potentially theft and loss. Samsung Care+ offers you the ultimate peace of mind when it comes to protecting your investment. The Galaxy Watch8 40mm model offers a 325mAh battery while the 44mm model offers a 435mAh battery. Both options offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. Please take a moment to check out, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. Let us know if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources provided below by contacting Samsung Support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for being a dedicated Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Thanks for providing us with your feedback regarding your recent experience using your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your constructive insights as it allow us to make improvements on our product line to best suit the needs of our customers. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also have Samsung Care+ as an option which can be added to an eligible device. It's similar to extended warranty and an insurance package combined that provides protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It may cover events like accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns, and potentially theft and loss. Samsung Care+ offers you the ultimate peace of mind when it comes to protecting your investment. The Galaxy Watch8 40mm model offers a 325mAh battery while the 44mm model offers a 435mAh battery. Both options offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. Please take a moment to check out, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. Let us know if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources provided below by contacting Samsung Support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for being a dedicated Samsung customer.
- Debra
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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
2
Pretty watch but not good for measuring exercise
on August 12, 2025
Posted by: Rainie
from Seattle
Expertise:Intermediate
I love that this watch is very light-weighted, I can easily wear it to sleep. The band is also very comfortable. However, this watch doesn't record my exercise well, especially during HIIT or hot yoga when I start to sweat. Watch 7 never had this issue. My watch 8 just keep stop measuring my heart rate; thus, the calories keep increasing automatically. I took the watch out several times during exercising to wipe it dry, but it doesn't help.
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, August 13, 2025
Hey there Rainie,
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as we improve the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We understand how frustrating it can be to have a device that may not be working quite like you've intended. Sweat, movement type, or specific exercise types interfere with the optical heart rate sensor on your Galaxy Watch8. Watch placement, a clean device, and proper fit can typically resolve this experience. Please take a moment to check out the resources shared below to help resolve what you have described to be experiencing with your device. If you would like further assistance afterward, please do not hesitate to reach out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a loyal Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Product Manuals
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YouTube Tutorials
https://www.youtube.com/c/Samsung/playlists
Properly wear and clean your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003364/
Use automatic workout detection on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003306/
Keep your Galaxy device at its normal operating temperature
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10002887/
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as we improve the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We understand how frustrating it can be to have a device that may not be working quite like you've intended. Sweat, movement type, or specific exercise types interfere with the optical heart rate sensor on your Galaxy Watch8. Watch placement, a clean device, and proper fit can typically resolve this experience. Please take a moment to check out the resources shared below to help resolve what you have described to be experiencing with your device. If you would like further assistance afterward, please do not hesitate to reach out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a loyal Samsung customer.
- Debra
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https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8/
Product Manuals
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/
YouTube Tutorials
https://www.youtube.com/c/Samsung/playlists
Properly wear and clean your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003364/
Use automatic workout detection on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003306/
Keep your Galaxy device at its normal operating temperature
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10002887/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Cheryl
from Lost River WV
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love my new watch! Best upgrade ever, love the new features!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Highly disappointed
on February 12, 2026
Posted by: Fragocole
from montana
Expertise:Intermediate
I was given this watch as a gift, replacing a Fitbit Sense 2. The watch itself is great as just that, a fancy watch. As for the health tracking, which is the main reason I use a smart watch, only half the features work because I don't have a Samsung phone it is paired with (I have a Google Pixel). The battery is another utter disappointment- lasts maybe one day- old Fitbit would last almost a week.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
2
Design
3
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, February 12, 2026
Hi there Fragocole,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. The Galaxy Watch8's functionality with non-Samsung Android phones includes core fitness tracking, Wear OS apps, and notifications, however, premium health features like ECG, Sleep Apnea Detection, Camera Controller, and Mode Sync are restricted to Samsung devices. Please keep in mind that essential features like sleep tracking, Body Composition, GPS, and Google Pay/Wallet work fully on your device even if you're utilizing a non-Galaxy phone. When it comes to battery life, the Galaxy Watch8 40mm model offers a 325mAh battery while the 44mm model provides a 435mAh battery. Both of which can offer up to 30 hours of use with the Always On Display (AOD) mode enabled. Please take a moment to review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your Galaxy Watch8. Feel free to reach out to Samsung Support afterward if you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. The Galaxy Watch8's functionality with non-Samsung Android phones includes core fitness tracking, Wear OS apps, and notifications, however, premium health features like ECG, Sleep Apnea Detection, Camera Controller, and Mode Sync are restricted to Samsung devices. Please keep in mind that essential features like sleep tracking, Body Composition, GPS, and Google Pay/Wallet work fully on your device even if you're utilizing a non-Galaxy phone. When it comes to battery life, the Galaxy Watch8 40mm model offers a 325mAh battery while the 44mm model provides a 435mAh battery. Both of which can offer up to 30 hours of use with the Always On Display (AOD) mode enabled. Please take a moment to review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your Galaxy Watch8. Feel free to reach out to Samsung Support afterward if you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: WorstWatch8
from New York
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
Do not buy this crap watch 8. Battery life is terrible
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
5
Performance
3
Design
4
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 25, 2026
Howdy WorstWatch8,
Thank you for reaching out to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your critiques provide valuable insights that will assist us with improving our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also have Samsung Care+ as an option which can be added to an eligible device. It's similar to extended warranty and an insurance package combined that provides protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It may cover events like accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns, and potentially theft and loss. Samsung Care+ offers you the ultimate peace of mind when it comes to protecting your investment. The Galaxy Watch8 40mm model offers a 325mAh battery while the 44mm model offers a 435mAh battery. Both options offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. Please take a moment to review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. Please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources shared below. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Watch8
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8/
Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Thank you for reaching out to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your critiques provide valuable insights that will assist us with improving our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also have Samsung Care+ as an option which can be added to an eligible device. It's similar to extended warranty and an insurance package combined that provides protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It may cover events like accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns, and potentially theft and loss. Samsung Care+ offers you the ultimate peace of mind when it comes to protecting your investment. The Galaxy Watch8 40mm model offers a 325mAh battery while the 44mm model offers a 435mAh battery. Both options offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. Please take a moment to review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. Please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources shared below. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Watch8
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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
Great Replacement for Fitbit
on August 2, 2025
Posted by: ItsMMM
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've worn Fitbits for 10 years and decided to switch to the Samsung 8. I'm still learning how to use the various features, but so far I like it! I do wish the battery life was longer. I'm used to the 4+ days on the Fitbit, so I've run out of battery a few times.
Value
4
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