Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 44mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.6
(3,016 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,016 reviews
5 Stars
2,264
4 Stars
489
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
5
Great watch
on June 1, 2026
Posted by: Soul12
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great work watch
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I wish can win watch8 and Samsung Galaxy phone
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I wish can win watch8 and Samsung Galaxy phone
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Rkha
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nice and easy to set up! The app transfer is seamless and fitness features are good.
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Jorge A
from Lynnwood, WA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I live the watch and got used to it but the battery does too soon. I went with Pixel to give me at least 2 days. This one died in 1.5 or less days.
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
4
Gorgeous Styling—With a Blueprint for True Greatne
on June 2, 2026
Posted by: TechPimp
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gorgeous Styling—With a Blueprint for True Greatness
Samsung absolutely nailed the styling on the Galaxy Watch 8. It looks clean, sleek, and premium right out of the box. However, if the flagship "Ultra" tier is going to stick to its blocky squircle shape forever, Samsung needs to give users the option of a true, ultra-spec "Classic" model in this mainstream line.
If they want to turn this great device into the ultimate circular powerhouse, it needs the exact same hardware upgrades as its bigger brother.
The Next-Gen Galaxy Watch 8 Wishlist
Bring Back the 48mm Classic Round Bezel: Expand the round screen option to a massive 48mm or larger so we can fully enjoy the UI. More importantly, bring back the physical rotating bezel for quick side-to-side menu navigation.
Contoured Ergonomics & Interactive Buttons: Ditch the flat buttons for rounded, rotating crowns that turn to scroll up and down. Pair this with a subtly curved back pane that mimics the anatomy of the wrist, letting the watch sit lower, flush, and secure instead of balancing like a flat puck on your arm.
Carbon Battery & Shower-Speed Charging: Upgrade the power cell to a high-density carbon battery for true multi-day endurance, and introduce fast charging speeds that let you fully juice up the watch while you're taking a quick shower.
The Tizen Dual-Engine Method: Use a split operating system. Run a super lightweight, power-sipping RTOS engine (merging classic Tizen efficiency) for basic tasks, steps, and back
Samsung absolutely nailed the styling on the Galaxy Watch 8. It looks clean, sleek, and premium right out of the box. However, if the flagship "Ultra" tier is going to stick to its blocky squircle shape forever, Samsung needs to give users the option of a true, ultra-spec "Classic" model in this mainstream line.
If they want to turn this great device into the ultimate circular powerhouse, it needs the exact same hardware upgrades as its bigger brother.
The Next-Gen Galaxy Watch 8 Wishlist
Bring Back the 48mm Classic Round Bezel: Expand the round screen option to a massive 48mm or larger so we can fully enjoy the UI. More importantly, bring back the physical rotating bezel for quick side-to-side menu navigation.
Contoured Ergonomics & Interactive Buttons: Ditch the flat buttons for rounded, rotating crowns that turn to scroll up and down. Pair this with a subtly curved back pane that mimics the anatomy of the wrist, letting the watch sit lower, flush, and secure instead of balancing like a flat puck on your arm.
Carbon Battery & Shower-Speed Charging: Upgrade the power cell to a high-density carbon battery for true multi-day endurance, and introduce fast charging speeds that let you fully juice up the watch while you're taking a quick shower.
The Tizen Dual-Engine Method: Use a split operating system. Run a super lightweight, power-sipping RTOS engine (merging classic Tizen efficiency) for basic tasks, steps, and back
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
My new watch
on June 2, 2026
Posted by: Ammeri
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, and it has completely changed my daily routine. The hardware overhaul is fantastic. The new minimalist cushion design looks very modern and sleek on the wrist, and it is remarkably light and comfortable to wear all day and even during sleep. The display is incredibly bright and easy to read outdoors in direct sunlight. With the standout upgrade is the software the system feels much faster and more responsive than older generations. Samsung has deeply integrated Galaxy AI into this device, and it makes a noticeable difference. The Galaxy AI running coach gives personalized, real-time guidance during my workouts, which has actually pushed me to improve my pace. Furthermore, the smart contextual replies use Galaxy AI to look at my text messages and suggest quick, accurate responses on the fly so I do not have to type on the tiny screen. Google Gemini is also seamlessly built into the watch, allowing me to easily set reminders and ask questions using my voice. Health tracking has also taken a big step forward. The new antioxidant test provides helpful insights into my dietary health and gives suggestions on how to improve, while the sleep tracking is highly detailed. The battery life reliably lasts around 8 hours on a single charge without the Always-On Display active. It is an excellent, premium smartwatch that makes managing my health, sports trackin
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I love my samsung watch 8
on June 2, 2026
Posted by: Mrskrs
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love the samsung watches. I have the active, the 4, 5, and 6 as well. I have never been one to wear watches until the samsung watches. I love all the features of each and every one. Each new one has something new. They are the most informational, especially with health, my watch has alerted me everytime my heart rate is too high, after I had a medical emergency and heart rate of 240 that sent me to the hospital. I am forever grateful for my watch!! I will never own another!! They pair very well with my Z Fold 6!!!!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
It's been a life saver!
on June 2, 2026
Posted by: RNGypsieMoth
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My watch is attractive and very functional. I love being able to ger unobtrusive message notifications when I can't check my phone, and being able to see who was contacting me. I also love being able to call my hubs from my watch to ask him to bring me my phone because I forgot it at hone and need it to function. It has saved my bacon like that a few times
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
It could be better if I could add all my work apps
on June 3, 2026
Posted by: Sdotchocolate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I mostly use.my watch for when I may accidentally leave my phone at home or in the car while running errands and I can still make calls and texts from my watch
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, June 3, 2026
Howdy Sdotchocolate,
Thanks for reaching out to share your sentiments with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your candor as we continue to make improvements on our product line to best suit the needs of our customers. Some apps may not work on your Galaxy Watch8 due to Wear OS compatibility, outdated software, insufficient storage, or missing app permissions. Since your Galaxy Watch8 runs Google's Wear OS, it supports apps specifically designed or optimized for smartwatch environments. However, we hear you. Stay tuned for what's to come in the future! 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 an integral part of the Samsung community!
- Debra
Samsung Support
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Warranty Information
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Watch8
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Thanks for reaching out to share your sentiments with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your candor as we continue to make improvements on our product line to best suit the needs of our customers. Some apps may not work on your Galaxy Watch8 due to Wear OS compatibility, outdated software, insufficient storage, or missing app permissions. Since your Galaxy Watch8 runs Google's Wear OS, it supports apps specifically designed or optimized for smartwatch environments. However, we hear you. Stay tuned for what's to come in the future! 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 an integral part of the Samsung community!
- 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
Watch8
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US