Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.6
(3,818 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,818 reviews
5 Stars
2,890
4 Stars
620
3 Stars
182
2 Stars
64
1 Star
62
86%of customers recommend this product.
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703 out of
817)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Posted by: Mel Van
from Minnesota
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Iv'e had a few Samsung watches, this one is the most comfortable by far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A must have for anyone on the go!
on October 24, 2025
Posted by: PaulBurk
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I could never justify buying a smart watch until I started doing field service work but after actually owning the watch I see how much I was missing out! The watch is fantastic and I could never go back to life without it. The new galaxy AI is amazing and handles all the mundane tasks I used to do manually.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Beautiful watch and very comfortable
on October 24, 2025
Posted by: Specialkay
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have an extremely small wrist size and the Galaxy watch 8 does not overwhelm my wrist, which was my main concern with the new style. I have had the 3, 7 and now the 8 and this watch is extremely comfortable, especially since I use it to monitor my sleep.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Amazing upgrade
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: Helpfulluser
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works well has everything you can think of so much customization and so many different ways to use it with working out the new ai stuff works very well it it's a perfect upgrade
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Quite convenient
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: Mark15
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I can use the the watch for the whole day. It's quite convenient to go around record my activities.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Watch is Great - but the battery life is bad
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: KK Atma
from Dublin, CA
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
The watch offers an amazing overall UX, features, and functionality. However, battery life is a major issue: the device drains very quickly and does not last 24 hours on a full charge. Compounding this, the connected app significantly impacts the host device, noticeably draining the Samsung S24's battery life as well.
Features
4
Performance
2
Design
4
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, October 24, 2025
Greetings KK, thank you for reaching out to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your candor as we make improvements with the performance and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also offer Samsung Care+ which can be added to your eligible devices. It's like extended warranty and an insurance package coupled together to provide protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It would cover events like accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns, and potentially theft and loss. Samsung Care+ offers you the ultimate peace of mind when added to your eligible devices. The Galaxy Watch8 40mm model comes with a 325mAh battery, and the 44mm model has a 435mAh battery. Both options offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. Check out, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors may be impacting your device. If you have any questions for us afterward or if you would like any further assistance, please do not delay reaching out to Samsung Support when most convenient. Thanks for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A Good Watch for Health Conscious Casual Runners
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: A 70plus User
from Chicago Metro
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is my 3rd in line of Galaxy Fitness products. Started with Gear Fit2, to Galaxy Watch 6, now Watch 8. What I noticed immediately is that this watch is user-friendly for runners and overall fitness.
I am also able to compare GPS accuracy with other devices, and there is a significant improvement from the Watch 6. That was something I hoped for since I like the Galaxy Watch UI, but the GPS was way off on the Watch 6. I have been able to compare 3 GPS devices & Google Earth maps to see the differences. The Watch 8 is much closer.
On a 4.5-mile jog on bike paths, the difference is .03 miles to .04 miles (always long), compared to the accurate GPS. That is just 200 ft and just a few seconds in pace figures. Step counts are also very close.
When setting up the watch, it "noticed" I ran and suggested a watch face which was perfect for the data it shows, one being VO2 max. So that made setup very quick. The two devices that provide me with VO2 estimates are now giving me almost identical values, even though the manufacturers are different. That was very reassuring to use a baseline to assess current VO2 status.
Not tested and only an impression the battery life seems better I do not use the "always on feature" and so far either able to exercise or sleep with sufficient battery for each session This was not the case with the Galaxy 6.
After a few nights the sleep records seem reasonable I am one whose sleep latency is about 5 minutes, and Watch 6 regularly missed my first 90-minute cycle With the Watch 8, it has only done that once or twice Thus I now wear it to sleep.
Many of the new health features I have tried but see them as novelties Most of the smart features like home automation all work and was a seemless transition from Watch 6 I do have a Samsung Tablet and ZFlip6 so maybe that makes it easier for setup All that was nearly automatic.
One thing I have to add is the Samsung watches (6 & 8) do not irritate my skin like my fitness tracker I believe it is because the back of the watch is more curved at the sensor and must allow for some pressure relief on the skin.
In summary, the Watch 8 has elevated its game on the health-fitness side This is what I was hoping for and my reason to upgrade I really no longer need to use my fitness tracker which was another goal due to skin irritation So far the Watch 8 is hitting all the butttons Like all smartwatches, battery life is not great but one get's used to it.
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
Great upgrade
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: GalaxyGerg
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the watch4 for a bunch of years and really liked it but it started slowing down toward the end. The watch8 is a step up. Great features, especially with the health stuff, and great battery. Don't really use Galaxy AI much but when I have its been good.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US