[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new Galaxy Watch 8 has a more square bezel, with the same round face. But is a bit lighter than previous versions, even between my old Galaxy Watch 7 40mm, and my new 8 44mm.
It's more responsive, making tasks easier. The updated OS has at least one feature I've been waiting for: being able to close apps, giving you some extra battery life.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the new Galaxy Watch 8. Has a large, clear, easy to read face. Smooth integration with my phone, and great UI. Long battery life as well.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the new bezel frame & Galaxy AI! Was an easy transition from my previous watch to the new watch. Fast and easy set up! I use the watch mostly for sleep tracking, but the steps and energy scores are favorite features as well!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new galaxy watch 8 is far more comfortable than the previous models ive owned. The silicone strap doesnt seem to be causing abrasions to my sensitive skin (previous models caused this to occur). It is very useful to have access to an accurate heart rate monitor for me and oxygen sensor in the same place as my digital debit card that i forget to grab the real one of on my way out the door occasionally. Really enjoying the new antioxidant screening features as well. Personally I dont use galaxy AI features, but it does work well if needed.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Watch is a great size where it is easy to view items on the screen. It has many features including Galaxy AI! The battery lasts longer than the 40mm.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like to have when galaxy introduced about galaxy watch 8 and it's sport type band with my favorite color mint.So I decided to prouder at once. My expectations and reality are same it's so comfy, modernized and helpful for my daily routine.Now I work as chef at my summer holiday so I can't use my phone too long that's make me miss my important information like mail or phone call. Now galaxy watch help me to solve this problem. And it's really take care of my health like how stressful I am. How long did I take rest , did I sleep well , how long did i walk like that . That's feature really take me to healthy life. Every time when I walk i did need to worry about the lost the way galaxy can show me clear map on watch that awesome. The AI connect with watch is one of the best part whatever I want to know it's stay as bff and help me easily the so satisfying for me .
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love the the new display. I can read my display without having to put on my glasses. That's a real plus.
The notifications are a huge improvement. A little glitch at this point. Meaning intermittently the notifications will let me clear after each notification and at other times I have to tap the notification then clear. Either way, the notification setup is so much better. I love the notifications are in a list, it's so much more convenient.
The watch is very responsive. I can really tell the difference between the Watch 8 and the Watch 6 I owned.
I truly don't like when I double tap the home button to bring up my AI assistant that I have to tap the "microphone" before proceeding. That's a step that is irritating and not needed. Having said that, it's just wonderful having AI on my arm. Info at a snap is the greatest thing that was done for Galaxy watches.
Setting up Bixby to have my watch sleep at bedtime was a learning curve. I had to turn "off" raise wrist to awaken which wasn't a necessary setting before, but I finally figured it out and all is well now.
The watchband attaches quickly and has a more refined style. I haven't tried taking it off but it's great that there is a band adaptor available so I can use all my other bands.