[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my 3rd Galaxy watches. Watch 8 is a standout, best smartwatch, sleeker design and stunning visual. Galaxy AI absolutely elevates the experience, providing detailed coaching on sleep, running, and load monitoring. Its fast, reliable, and perfect for overall health tracking. While the battery is better than 7, I still needs to charge daily. Considering thr AI insights, its not an issue.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great All Around Watch
on April 27, 2026
Posted by: p1nkfl0yd1an
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using the Galaxy Watch for a week now. As a first tike smartwatch user, the learning curve was easier than I thought it would be.
The included health app is great, allowing you to scan food in by barcode without an additional subscription, and the notifications/goals aren't overwhelming or annoying like other food apps can be.
I love that its compatible with various golf range finder/GPS apps, and find the embedded GPS to be comparable to a range finder. It's great being able to pull up distances quickly without having to pull my phone out. I just set the "knock" gesture to open my preferred golf app and it works great.
Speaking of gestures, the pinch one set to review notifications is awesome. I never miss a text now.
All in all, I really can't find anything to complain about yet. It's been a great purchase.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love the interchangeable wristbands
on April 27, 2026
Posted by: Annystai4
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I need a watch to track my health, my first stop was Samsung. I need they would have what I need, boy was I happy to find my newest love. The menu options are easier to understand, and I love that I cam see the battery percentage of my phone and watch. I've had other galaxy watches before and it was always a struggle to change out my wristbands, but with the Watch8i just have to push the button and it realeses.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I can't leave home without it
on April 27, 2026
Posted by: CharlieK
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When it comes to smart watches, the Galaxy line of watches are hard to beat. I searched for years before finally settling on the Galaxy Watch 8. This watch has it all: large screen for viewing as my eyes aren't getting any younger. Supple, soft, silicon band that I can swap out in an instant with Samsung's push button watch band system. I can track anything from my golf game to my heart rate, blood pressure, weight, and other body metrics along with Samsung's fitness tracking to ensure that my vitals are healthy and my workouts are consistent. If I run across a problem I can't solve, I can ask the integrated Galaxy AI for a solution. It's like having the smartest best friend in the world sitting on my wrist. Thank you Samsung and thank you Galaxy Watch for a rugged, intelligent product that handles all of my needs in a convenient wristwatch that looks good too!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love the big face
on April 27, 2026
Posted by: Alicefaye357
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] GALAXY AI is great in it, big face, easy to swap out with other bands. Just wish the ring/notification tone could be louder. But all n all I LOVE IT
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great watch with plenty of options
on April 27, 2026
Posted by: Watch8
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was still wearing a Galaxy 5 but the battery life just wasn't there anymore. I chose the 8 because of the smooth lines and abilities.
It's got a great screen, fast charge time and wears terrifically. Looking for a different band to change things up but well satisfied with the watch thus far.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
My First Smartwatch and I’m Impressed best overall
on April 27, 2026
Posted by: Marine1900
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first time owning a smartwatch, and I honestly didn’t know what to expect, but so far I’ve been really impressed. It’s simple to use, looks clean, and fits naturally into my daily routine. One of the things I like most is being able to change the watch faces depending on what I’m doing. I can keep it simple during the day, switch to something more detailed when I want to track my health, or use a cleaner look when I’m going out. It feels like the watch adapts to me. I mainly use it to check the time, weather, messages, and track basics like heart rate and steps. Having all of that right on my wrist makes things easier without constantly checking my phone. I’m still learning everything it can do, but even using the basics, it already feels reliable. I’m also starting to explore some of the Galaxy AI features and how they can improve the experience over time. Overall, it’s been a great experience so far. It’s easy to use, customizable, and something I use every day.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love this version of the galaxy watch's!
on April 27, 2026
Posted by: Witchymushroom
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy Watch 8 is a fantastic smartwatch for all day use, and the AI powered health and sleep guidance is a real game changer. I rely on it heavily for tracking my health and sleep, and I love exploring the new features they add in the labs section. Plus, the battery lasts at least two days before needing to be charged! My only wish is that the band was a bit bigger and had more color options, maybe even coming with two different bands.