I bought it due to additional features and supposed slim design making it more comfortable during sleep, however it is actually thicker than my previous one and the new features are not super helpful - such as the antioxidant index which only measures beta-carotene, not retinol, and does not measure any other antioxidant levels. I do like the color and the fabric band, although the fabric band does preclude charging the watch on a stand charger as it won't make proper contact with the stand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, September 12, 2025
Howdy Addie, Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your candor as we make every effort to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy Watch8 supports monitoring your antioxidant intake by measuring carotenoid levels through its BioActive Sensor, not by tracking specific antioxidants themselves. Carotenoids are pigments found in red, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables, which the watch uses as an indicator of healthy eating habits and overall antioxidant status. Although the Galaxy Watch8 does not support Wireless PowerShare, it does charge wirelessly using its own included charging puck. If you would like to share additional feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please let us know by contacting Samsung Support at your leisure. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
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I bought this watch to help with my health & fitness. The features on this watch nailed it. Easy to navigate. Absolutely love the running coach feature! I leave my watch display always on when using the run coach, makes it easier to nail each level.
It really is a great watch it fits flush to the wrist super comfortable the battery life is great lasting through the day very accurate in tracking my sleep and heart rate more health tools Gemini on watch is faster and more helpful
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is an attractive, thinner, and more comfortable smartwatch featuring a "cushion" design with a prominent circular screen and a squircle-like case, a brighter 3,000-nit display, and improved fitness and health tracking including sleep coaching and an antioxidant sensor. While performance is smooth and the software is improved with Wear OS and Gemini integration, battery life remains average at about a day to a day and a half, and some minor software bugs were reported. It's a strong option, especially for those who prefer a more classic watch aesthetic, but users with thin wrists might find the new lug system or overall bulk to be a trade-off for increased comfort.
The 44mm Silver Galaxy Watch8 (Wi-Fi/BT) is sweet, the display is top-notch, it uses AI to track your sleep and fitness, and it keeps a close eye on your heart rate, even checking your antioxidant levels! Plus, it works with Google Gemini.