This was a great upgrade from my watch 5. The screen is super clear. The only issue is, I wouldnt consider my wrist to be large but I purchased the small to medium sport band and it was smaller than I expected. I should have purchased the medium to large.
Great watch. Low power. Watch rarely used for calls or messaging. Watch 8 needs to be charged twice a day or within a minute of waking. This is an LTE watch. It is connected to Wifi at home and office. The watch is thinner than my 6. Comfortable to wear and use. Just a power problem. My Watch 2 was great on power. What happened one wonders.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy Watch 8 is a fantastic upgrade, highlighted by the integration of Galaxy AI, which elevates the health and fitness features with personalized coaching and actionable insights. The inclusion of Google Gemini also makes the smartwatch feel smarter, offering seamless voice assistance right from your wrist.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Oh man, I just got the newest Galaxy phone too, and I'm loving it so far! Seriously, no more annoying lag, which is a huge win in my book. Plus, all the new AI stuff is pretty neat and actually useful. It's been a great experience so far. I highly recommend it!
Comfortable to wear, lighter than previous versions. The installed apps open quickly, are easy to use, and work reliably. The display is very nice and doesn’t scratch easily. The strap is easy to replace. The battery lasts about 20–24 hours, but it’s worth noting that I move a lot — around 8–10–12 km a day, including running and walking — so it’s in constant, active use.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really haven't played around with the Galaxy AI yet but it seems like it could be helpful.
I like all the new upgraded features than what I had on my Galaxy 6. I've only jad it a month but I'm excited to delve more into the watch features and functionality.
I'm very happy with my purchase and plan on continuing with the Samsung watches
I figured with this new look the battery life would be much better, but it's worse than my watch seven that I swap between so I always have a charged watch. This one doesn't even last a day, and I'm still not over how bad the new look is with this fake circle square look. Please stop trying to copy Apple.
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, September 30, 2025
Greetings DanF, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your feedback allows us to continue to strive in providing the best products with superior functionality on the market to our customers. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 can vary depending on usage. The 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. Please take a moment to check out, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors may be impacting your device. Let us know if you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance by contacting Samsung Support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for being a dedicated Samsung customer. - Debra
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