[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Came from a previous generation of Galaxy watch and what was a significant upgrade for me was how slim it feels now. Feels much easier to wear on all occasions, however in the future I would love a magnetic clasp option.
Watch is nice, but vibration for notifications is pretty non existent. 99% of my notifications are missed because i cannot feel the vibration. Thiis was the main purpose for purchasing the lte version.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
5
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 11, 2026
Good day Aileen, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your constructive input as we continue to improve our product line. You are able to fully customize notification vibrations on your Galaxy Watch8 by navigating to Settings > Sounds and vibration. The options allow you to change vibration intensity (Light or Strong), duration (Short or Long), and specific patterns for notifications and calls. Based on your feedback, I have included a few resources below for your review. Please feel free to check them out when you have the time and let us know afterward if you would like any further assistance by contacting Samsung Support. We're always happy to listen and work toward a better experience for our customers. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung products is very comparative and quality products, recommendation this to all users in the future
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have Galaxy watch active which did not work when I upgrade my phone to s22 ultra. I gave it to my niece and bought the galaxy watch 7 which unfortunately has a so-so battery life. I then traded this when the new Galxy watch 8 came out. Superb battery life even with the bigger screen. I even use remote and after market straps on this to match my attire.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had my first galaxy watch active before switching to galaxy watch 7 that I traded for this Galaxy watch 8. The reason for the trade is because my galaxy watch 7 last only from 6-8 hours considering it's brand new. With the watch 8, it last more than 12 hours which is enough for my daily use. I even use original and after market straps to my attire with this watch
After being a loyal Samsung user for over a decade, I can confidently say the Galaxy Watch 8 is in a league of its own. The health and sleep tracking are incredibly precise, but it’s the personal touches—like having my favorite photo right on my wrist—that make it special. It’s the perfect blend of high-tech utility and personal style. Truly, what more could you ask for?
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Upgrading from my Galaxy Watch 5. Love the new bezel look. Attaching and detaching the watch band works well. Wish I would have stuck with the darker bezel color instead of silver. I was trying to match the Buds Pro 4 silver color but that didn't work out. Watch is amazing regardless.