[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product has a great new feature like the all new Galaxy AI which honestly does all the work for me. It helps me with my workout routines and makes great recomindations for a better experience overall. I love the better tracking of all my daily activities like my heart rate and stress, aswell as my sleep patterns. The easy controls makes this watch a great buy, it seemlessly connects to your phone or earphones and makes a great essental for everyday use.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had to upgrade my Watch to a Watch8 because of the age of my Watch4 and the fact that it was starting to not hold a charge. I received a great deal on the upgrade as well.
Galaxy watch 8 is the ULTIMATE disappointment. I really really wish I would have kept my 5. This thing is the biggest disaster I've ever owned from Samsung. The battery needs charging every day whether certain functions are disabled or not. Connectivity to my phone (26Ultra) is trash as well. I am as loyal to them as the "fruit family" is loyal to their brand is but this watch is saddening & sickening. Samsung; somebody, anybody, PLEASE do better or send back my Galaxy Watch 5 😞😩😢😭😭😭
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
4
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 27, 2026
Howdy AyoMeish, Thank you for finding the time to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to provide 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 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 review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your Galaxy Watch8. 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. Please feel free to let us know if you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance after checking out the resources linked below by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thanks for choosing to be an integral part of the Samsung community! - Debra
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I particularly love the health feature as It keeps me current on steps, heart health, Energy score and syncs beautifully with my phone. I have everything at the to of my fingers, email, text, calendar, and weather. I love Bixby AI, it answers Amy question and helps me navigate the unknown features on my device.
Bottom line my watch saved my life. I went it Afib and my watch alerted me to it. In the ER they discovered i had other serious heart valve issue. Thanks for making a great watch with sensors.
Battery drains faster than how it was described. It only goes for 24 hours then has to be charged again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Design
4
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 27, 2026
Aloha Sam, Thank you for taking the time to share 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 review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. 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 staunch Samsung customer. - Debra
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