[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the Galaxy watch 2 and then the watch 3 titanium and waited until this last generation. The health features are greatly improved, the heart rate, EKG are excellent. The vascular load is an amazing addition. Antioxidant levels are a great Plus. The Wider integration with other health apps are Force multipliers as I use this to monitor family cardiac history. The screen is bright and responsive, battery life is amazing, microphone and volume are excellent when utilizing it for calls. All of the sensors have been vastly improved and every aspect of it is far more responsive and sensitive. I plan to upgrade to the ultra shortly because I do prefer titanium for durability. Galaxy AI integration is excellent and features can be accessed with a prominent icon right on the screen.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a senior citizen this watch has been such a help in my life. I use it for logging my steps so I am able to document my activity. The ECG was so helpful in recording episodes of heart episodes that I could show to my cardiologist. I am also able to check messages easily if my phone is put away while I am walking. I also enjoy being able to change the watch faces if I want a different look. This is my second watch and I love them.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my watch mostly at work where I'm outdoor quite frequently. Its a joy to be able to receive and send texts and calls without having to always bring my phone along with me. Its very important that I'm reachable at all times to my clients and upper management when I'm on the job. Its very reliable and user friendly. I would gladly recommend it to anyone especially if they're on the go and need to be easily reached. I'm also amazed by the health aspects of this watch.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this watch when I want to be accessible but it is inconvenient to carry phone. The audio is very good for calls. My biggest issue is battery. If you actually use many of its capabilities, the battery won't last half the day without charging and the specialty charger is inconvenient to have to bring along every day. It wont charge while wearing and you can't charge in a purse because it won't stay connected to the charger if not on a flat surface. My Garmin lasts all week even when I use it to track activities so it gets used more.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 29, 2026
Howdy ActiveLife, Thanks for providing us with detailed feedback regarding your experience using your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your constructive feedback allows us to make improvements on our devices. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also have Samsung Care+ as an option which can be added to an eligible device. It's similar to extended warranty and an insurance package combined that provides protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It may cover events like accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns, and potentially theft and loss. Samsung Care+ offers you the ultimate peace of mind when it comes to protecting your investment. The Galaxy Watch8 40mm model offers a 325mAh battery while the 44mm model offers 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, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. Please feel free to let us know if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources shared below by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My watch was great to begin with having the option of using the Samsung and google wallet pay directly from my wrist, the possibilities of snapping pictures and seeing picture previews from your watch, and controlling my Spotify without having to pickup my phone. But now it also takes my blood pressure??? Amazing. That in combination with the other health info it collects, my doctors are going to love this watch too. Its the best.