Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 44mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.6
(3,020 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,020 reviews
5 Stars
2,266
4 Stars
490
3 Stars
157
2 Stars
53
1 Star
54
86%of customers recommend this product.
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699 out of
809)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 44mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was exciting for my new watch... I jumped from a watch 5 to 8! I absolutely love it! Smooth touch, fast reaction, awesome fit. Highly recommend
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Galaxy s8 sucks for charging and drains fast.
on March 7, 2026
Posted by: Jimmy
from WA
Expertise:Expert
Bad battery life without always on. and I can't charge with my s25.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
2
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 9, 2026
Greetings Jimmy,
Thanks for sharing your detailed feedback with us regarding your experience using your 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 let us know if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources shared below by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a steadfast 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/
Thanks for sharing your detailed feedback with us regarding your experience using your 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 let us know if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources shared below by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer.
- 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
smsng.us/Samsung-Community
Samsung Care Plus
smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus
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/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
It's just the best buy for you
on July 27, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy Watch 8 is notably the first smartwatch to ship with Google’s Gemini AI out-of-the-box . Samsung positions it as the ultimate AI‑powered wrist device, combining advanced health tracking with smart voice features.
AI Features with Galaxy AI & Google Gemini
Voice Assistant Gemini: You can now interact with Gemini directly on your wrist over Wi‑Fi or LTE – ask to “summarize your last email,” send messages, or save notes like “where I parked” – all without pulling out your phone .
Voice Assistant Gemini: You can now interact with Gemini directly on your wrist over Wi‑Fi or LTE – ask to “summarize your last email,” send messages, or save notes like “where I parked” – all without pulling out your phone .
Energy Score via Health Assist: Galaxy AI calculates a daily energy score based on sleep quality, activity level, and heart rate variability. It gives a quick sense of physical readiness and recovery status .
Sleep Coaching & Guidance: Features like Bedtime Guidance and Advanced Sleep Coaching offer custom bedtime prompts and multi‑week improvement plans .
Health Tools Enhanced by AI
Antioxidant Index: Using skin LEDs, the watch estimates your carotenoid levels for weekly insights into dietary health—a feature still evolving in accuracy .
Antioxidant Index: Using skin LEDs, the watch estimates your carotenoid levels for weekly insights into dietary health—a feature still evolving in accuracy .
Vascular Load Monitoring: Tracks arterial resistance and stiffness during sleep, alerting you to potential heart stress trends over time .
Running Coach: After an initial 12-minute evaluation, the AI creates adaptive training plans (up to 160 different plans), helping you train smarter while reducing injury risk.
Design, Hardware & Wearability
Classic design return: The stainless steel case and rotating bezel revive a tactile, traditional look.
Classic design return: The stainless steel case and rotating bezel revive a tactile, traditional look.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
An outlook for galaxy watch 8
on July 30, 2025
Posted by: Topgun
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A modern slick look with the option of variety of bands which is ideal for all walks of life
The charging option requires an unique wall charger/port which is compatible with the magnetic piece charging cable which is a standard practice of wearable gadgets
However the cable for charging port is limited in length and not ideal for side table reach from bed/sofa/couch etc
40 mm or 44 depends on individual style and wrist form
Definitely stylish with a touch of tacticality from Samsung
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Slim design
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: ElAmorDeEl
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The watch is a slimmer than the previous Samsung Gear 3 I had. It's easy to set up. The icons are easy to find. It has more app options than my previous watch. The battery lasts longer as well. The Galaxy AI pairs well with my new phone. I am happy with my purchase.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
BEST DESIGN EVER!!!
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: The Squirrel
This is the best watch I've ever had!! The new design is so elegant and attractive. PLEASE do this again Samsung! The watch is so comfortable to wear that I have to check my wrist once in awhile to be sure it's still there. Great battery life and super excellent for treadmill workouts. No complaints at all. Don't hesitate to upgrade from any other watch. Thank you Samsung!
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Finally convinced me to get a smart watch! Glad!
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: tjohnson
from Tigerton, Wi
Expertise:Intermediate
I've never owned a smart watch, but after hearing about the new features and seeing the design I really wanted to try it! So glad I did! I never thought i'd be so impressed by a smart watch as I know people who've owned them and thought it was weird haha but no this is great especially if you're a swimmer like me! Also the built in AI is great even if there is still some optimization to be done It's a great feature!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent samsung watch 8
on August 2, 2025
Posted by: Shopboy3
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love my Samsung Watch 8. Nice upgrade from my classic Samsung watch 3. All the extra features like Galaxy AI has helped out a lot.
I use this watch to help keep up with my heath things, answer phone and texting.
Still learning some of the features. Remote photo from watch from phone is awesome.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US