Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm LTE - Silver - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.6
(3,159 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,159 reviews
5 Stars
2,378
4 Stars
509
3 Stars
160
2 Stars
55
1 Star
57
86%of customers recommend this product.
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703 out of
814)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm LTE - Silver - (2025)
Customer Rating
5
Great fitness tracker
on June 2, 2026
Posted by: Galaxywatchuser
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The features on the watch are amazing. The galaxy AI really helps to with me being able to set alarms or reminders. It also helps when I am working out because I can track my workouts. Overall this is a very good product.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Gorgeous Styling—With a Blueprint for True Greatne
on June 2, 2026
Posted by: TechPimp
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gorgeous Styling—With a Blueprint for True Greatness
Samsung absolutely nailed the styling on the Galaxy Watch 8. It looks clean, sleek, and premium right out of the box. However, if the flagship "Ultra" tier is going to stick to its blocky squircle shape forever, Samsung needs to give users the option of a true, ultra-spec "Classic" model in this mainstream line.
If they want to turn this great device into the ultimate circular powerhouse, it needs the exact same hardware upgrades as its bigger brother.
The Next-Gen Galaxy Watch 8 Wishlist
Bring Back the 48mm Classic Round Bezel: Expand the round screen option to a massive 48mm or larger so we can fully enjoy the UI. More importantly, bring back the physical rotating bezel for quick side-to-side menu navigation.
Contoured Ergonomics & Interactive Buttons: Ditch the flat buttons for rounded, rotating crowns that turn to scroll up and down. Pair this with a subtly curved back pane that mimics the anatomy of the wrist, letting the watch sit lower, flush, and secure instead of balancing like a flat puck on your arm.
Carbon Battery & Shower-Speed Charging: Upgrade the power cell to a high-density carbon battery for true multi-day endurance, and introduce fast charging speeds that let you fully juice up the watch while you're taking a quick shower.
The Tizen Dual-Engine Method: Use a split operating system. Run a super lightweight, power-sipping RTOS engine (merging classic Tizen efficiency) for basic tasks, steps, and back
Samsung absolutely nailed the styling on the Galaxy Watch 8. It looks clean, sleek, and premium right out of the box. However, if the flagship "Ultra" tier is going to stick to its blocky squircle shape forever, Samsung needs to give users the option of a true, ultra-spec "Classic" model in this mainstream line.
If they want to turn this great device into the ultimate circular powerhouse, it needs the exact same hardware upgrades as its bigger brother.
The Next-Gen Galaxy Watch 8 Wishlist
Bring Back the 48mm Classic Round Bezel: Expand the round screen option to a massive 48mm or larger so we can fully enjoy the UI. More importantly, bring back the physical rotating bezel for quick side-to-side menu navigation.
Contoured Ergonomics & Interactive Buttons: Ditch the flat buttons for rounded, rotating crowns that turn to scroll up and down. Pair this with a subtly curved back pane that mimics the anatomy of the wrist, letting the watch sit lower, flush, and secure instead of balancing like a flat puck on your arm.
Carbon Battery & Shower-Speed Charging: Upgrade the power cell to a high-density carbon battery for true multi-day endurance, and introduce fast charging speeds that let you fully juice up the watch while you're taking a quick shower.
The Tizen Dual-Engine Method: Use a split operating system. Run a super lightweight, power-sipping RTOS engine (merging classic Tizen efficiency) for basic tasks, steps, and back
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Jorge A
from Lynnwood, WA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I live the watch and got used to it but the battery does too soon. I went with Pixel to give me at least 2 days. This one died in 1.5 or less days.
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
4
Upgrade from watch 3
on June 2, 2026
Posted by: MaryMom
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded my watch & love that it has more features! I can still use AI - I prefer Bixby, but can use Galaxy.
I like my always on screen where I uploaded a picture of me! & the avatar moves around on the screen.
The band was much easier to change than the 3.
Battery life is good so far.
I do miss that I can't just make my watch be on silent mode without it telling my phone to also be on silent mode.
I like my always on screen where I uploaded a picture of me! & the avatar moves around on the screen.
The band was much easier to change than the 3.
Battery life is good so far.
I do miss that I can't just make my watch be on silent mode without it telling my phone to also be on silent mode.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
2nd Samsung watch
on June 2, 2026
Posted by: Bigbellybobb
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this watch simple and sophisticated. Covers everything i need and saved my life with the health notifications. Love you Samsung
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Rkha
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nice and easy to set up! The app transfer is seamless and fitness features are good.
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Seriously The Best Smart Watch
on June 2, 2026
Posted by: BestWatchEver
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Normally I was not an AI person. This watch makes AI easily accessible, fun, and helpful. I love all the health features. This watch keeps track of things I've never seen before in other smart watches. The clarity and ease of use with this watch is unprecedented. I Love this watch. Literally sleep in it. Oh it does track that too. The watch is keeping it super cute too with the ease of changing the bands, and the many different styles and types of bands.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
This product is perfect for health tracking
on June 1, 2026
Posted by: Chris187
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product perfect tracking features it's great 👍
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US