[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxy AI has tons of different designs and options to chose from and it carries multiple health choices. I use mine for messaging and heart rate/activity update mostly.
I have had my watch since Dec 2025. I have found it very helpful with improving my sleep quantity and quality. I am much more aware of healthy sleep habits and regularly practice breathing exercises and do meditations. My only problem has been when my watch isn't charged enough to last through the night then the results shown are not accurate because my watch battery has run out. I have not found any way to manually correct for this. I enjoy the step and activity goals I am able to set on watch and reminders. I am able to take my blood pressure and find the readings to be accurate as well as pulse which has been very helpful. All totalled the watch is fantastic. Very motivational and practical. .
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy AI on it works really well. The watch itself is ok. It wont stay connected to the phone and I have to charge it two tto three times a day to make it through a day. Ive only had it 6 months.
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Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, June 24, 2026
Hi there Angelbug, Thanks for taking the time to each out and share your feedback with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your insights provide valuable critiques that will assist us with improving our product line to best suit your various needs. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. If your watch will not pair to a phone, or if it randomly disconnects, restart your watch. You should also make sure the Galaxy wearable app is up to date, but it may be necessary to reset the app and unpair your watch. 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 check out the resources shared below to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your Galaxy Watch8. Feel free to let us know if you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources shared below by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thanks for being an integral part of the Samsung community! - Debra
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just got this watch last week. So far, I'm having to charge it every other day or sooner. I've disabled all the options that take up the most battery usage. Everything else is great. I switched from a fitbit sense 2 and so far, the sense 2 has been a much better watch. I only got the Samsung watch 8 because my fitbit finally bit the dust after 4 years.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and have been really impressed so far. One of my favorite features is the Galaxy AI integration, which makes the watch feel smart, intuitive, and genuinely helpful throughout the day. The design is sleek and modern, and it looks great without feeling bulky. As someone with smaller wrists, finding a smartwatch that fits comfortably can be a challenge, but the Galaxy Watch8 is the perfect size. It sits comfortably on my wrist and is lightweight enough for all-day wear. I also love the Samsung Health app. It makes it easy to track my daily steps and stay on top of my health goals. The insights and progress tracking help keep me motivated throughout the day. Another standout feature is the ability to customize the watch faces. There are plenty of options to match my style, and I enjoy being able to change the look of my watch depending on my mood or activity. Overall, the Galaxy Watch8 combines great functionality, health tracking, customization, and a comfortable design into one excellent smartwatch. I'd definitely recommend it, especially for anyone looking for a feature-packed watch that works well on smaller wrists.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The galaxy AI in it is amazing, the watch tracks my health, the watch helps me wake up in the morning, I cant be without it