[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a mother, stepmother, partner, Secretary to a Board, and stroke survivor, my Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 really helps me get through my day to day life. Between doctor appointments, rehab, family stuff, meetings, the gym, and regular everyday chaos, having everything right on my wrist just makes life easier.
I use my calendar and reminders constantly, so being able to quickly check notifications, calls, texts, and appointments without always grabbing my phone helps a lot. Especially on busy days when I already got too much going on.
The health features have also helped me a lot after my stroke. Tracking my heart rate, sleep, steps, workouts, and activity helps keep me motivated, even on the hard days. The gym has become part of me trying to get back to myself, and I like being able to track progress without making it complicated.
Galaxy AI has actually been useful too. It helps keep things organized and simple instead of feeling like extra stuff I’ll never use.
And music? Whew. Music gets me through rehab, workouts, walks, cleaning, stressful days… all of it. Being able to control it from my watch without stopping what I’m doing is probably one of my favorite features.
The battery life is good, it runs smooth, and it fits into my everyday life without me having to adjust to it. For me, that matters.
Battery life is a joke.It lasts 15 hrs, unless you switch to power savings.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
1
Design
4
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, May 18, 2026
Hello there Emidio, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us regarding your recent experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your feedbacks continues to inspire us to provide the most innovative products on the market to our customers. 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. Take a moment to review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to help resolve any battery life concerns. Do not hesitate to reach out to Samsung Support if you would like to share additional feedback with us or if you would like further assistance afterward. Thank you for being a staunch Samsung customer. - Debra
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Customer Rating
5
This product is well worth the price
on May 19, 2026
Posted by: Babycakes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my watch all the time o check my sleep my heart rate and a lot of other stuff it has so many features that I enjoy using when my son got me my samasung watch I was very happy and excited he knew I have been wanting to get one so he surprised me with one
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Garbage
on May 20, 2026
Posted by: Jaiy
It's okay had it 2 weeks and it barely works. I alreadybsent my old watch back and now im sad I have a brand new dud
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, May 20, 2026
Hello Jaiy, Thank you for taking the time to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your constructive feedback allows us to make improvements on our devices to best suit the needs of our customers. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also offer Samsung Care+ which is similar to an extended warranty and an insurance package combined. It can provide protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It could cover events like accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns, and potentially theft and loss. Samsung Care+ truly offers you the ultimate peace of mind when it comes to protecting your investment. Assisting you with what you may be experiencing with your Galaxy Watch8 is our highest priority, however, without having any details available regarding what may be occurring and without being able to ask you any questions to probe further, I recommend contacting Samsung Support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for choosing Samsung! - Debra
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I really like the fit and feel of this watch. I upgraded from the Galaxy 5. My only complaint so far is that the Battery life is not much better than my old watch. I generally have to charge almost every day.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, May 21, 2026
Aloha Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We value your sentiments as we continue to improve on the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device 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 battery. 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 a part of the Samsung ecosystem! - Debra
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy Watch 8
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: JPCS4321
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Loving all the features including the Galaxy AI. The health and wellness apps are incredible.
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, May 21, 2026
Salutations JPCS4321, Thank you for taking the opportunity to reach out and share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We're ecstatic to hear that we've surpassed your expectations when it comes to your smartwatch. The Galaxy Watch8 offers a slimmed-down cushion design, a 3nm processor, and Wear OS 6. It includes an Antioxidant Index for nutritional tracking, an Energy Score based on sleep and activity, bedtime guidance, and AI-assisted responses via built-in Gemini. It's never been easier to stay connected to your health and with those who matter most! If you would like to provide any other feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please feel free to contact Samsung Support. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
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Customer Rating
3
Nice watch
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Love2Shop26
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a very nice display on the watch I love that I can see pictures from my ring camera and more. The Galaxy AI it's pretty neat on it as well. It tells time correctly has some excellent didplays or clocks. I love to find my watch in case I take it off and set it down which I do occasionally then I can find it. It gives great notifications from your phone, nice color display, it's fast, have some neat apps within it and some great settings. I like it as a tips, buttons & gestures and display section so you can find out about what this watch exactly does. I like I can tap to pay with my watch and it has a lock for safety. However I do wish it had better sounds and notifications more upbeat and up-to-date. The only downfall I see is that the battery doesn't last more than a day and a half maybe so you have to charge your regular and that's the worst.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, May 21, 2026
Salutations Love2Shop26, Thanks for sharing your sentiments with us regarding your experience using your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your critiques provide valuable insights that will assist us with improving our product line to better suit your needs. 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. 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 staunch Samsung customer. - Debra
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Updated my old Galaxy watch4 as they offered a good trade-in deal. The new watch has been easy to set up and is working great for workouts, notifications, etc.