Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Classic Stainless Steel Smartwatch 46mm LTE - Black - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,814 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,814 reviews
5 Stars
1,396
4 Stars
299
3 Stars
78
2 Stars
18
1 Star
23
87%of customers recommend this product.
(
371 out of
428)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Classic Stainless Steel Smartwatch 46mm LTE - Black - (2025)
Customer Rating
5
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is a great addition!!!!
on November 29, 2025
Posted by: Samsunglove1
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is a great addition to my daily routine. The light feel and sleek styling is fantastic. The watch keeps me connected without having to constantly grab my phone to see and reply to notifications. Easily being able to reply by voice and typing on the watch itself is great. The new design is so much more comfortable that I can wear it 24/7 without any issues.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Anonymous
from Seattle, Wa
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
Not worth the uograde from 7 to 8. The newer features like vascular load aren't coming online and not consistently showing data weeks later. The watch faces that worked fine on 7 are not responsive on 8. Battery life is worse. The Samsung charger I got with the 7 doesn't work consistently with 8.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
2
Design
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 1, 2025
Good day Scott,
Thanks for providing us with detailed feedback regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We're taking action to improve the functionality and performance of our product line, based on feedback like yours. If the vascular load feature isn't working on your Galaxy Watch8 Classic, please start troubleshooting your device by restarting your watch and checking the strap tightness. Also make sure that you're meeting the feature's requirements, which include wearing the watch for at least four hours of uninterrupted sleep for the measurement to register. Other steps to troubleshoot include recalibrating the watch, deleting and re-establishing baseline measurements, and ensuring your Samsung Health app and watch software are up to date. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic varies depending on your usage. With a 445mAh battery, it offers up to 30 hours of use on Always on Display (AOD) mode. If you're experiencing less than anticipated battery life, please take a moment to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors may be impacting your device. If you have any questions for us or if you would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a staunch Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
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Warranty Information
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Facebook Messenger
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Samsung Community
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Properly wear and clean your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003364/
Thanks for providing us with detailed feedback regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We're taking action to improve the functionality and performance of our product line, based on feedback like yours. If the vascular load feature isn't working on your Galaxy Watch8 Classic, please start troubleshooting your device by restarting your watch and checking the strap tightness. Also make sure that you're meeting the feature's requirements, which include wearing the watch for at least four hours of uninterrupted sleep for the measurement to register. Other steps to troubleshoot include recalibrating the watch, deleting and re-establishing baseline measurements, and ensuring your Samsung Health app and watch software are up to date. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic varies depending on your usage. With a 445mAh battery, it offers up to 30 hours of use on Always on Display (AOD) mode. If you're experiencing less than anticipated battery life, please take a moment to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors may be impacting your device. If you have any questions for us or if you would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a staunch Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Warranty Information
smsng.us/Warranty-Info
Facebook Messenger
smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger
X Messages
https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Samsung Community
smsng.us/Samsung-Community
Samsung Care Plus
smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus
Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Properly wear and clean your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003364/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Life saver
on November 28, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
from Conway SC
Expertise:Beginner
Bought the samsung 8 classic. Told my doctor I feel bad for spending so much on a watch. She put all my med alarms in there due to my latest blood panel. She said that watch will keep me alive. Lol I still feel a tightness in my chest. My father recently passed away and I was let go because I was the only person he had left so I didnt have a choice. Maxed out a credit card maybe ill win the samsung gift card
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Life saver never miss my meds again
on November 28, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
Thanks to me saving up and buying this watch the day before going to my doctors. She and I both agreed the watch is saving my life literally! Now if samsung could let me win this possible phantom gift card lol. Awesome watch samsung classic.
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: supersaiyid
Verified Purchase:Yes
not as convenient as i thought. screen goes away when i need it open. wont stay on timer screen. complications dont always update
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
2
Design
2
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 1, 2025
Howdy Supersaiyid,
Thanks for providing us with detailed feedback regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Your critiques provide valuable insights that will assist us with improving our product line. If your Galaxy Watch8 Classic screen won't stay on, first check for and disable any "do not disturb" or "sleep" modes, as these can cause the screen to turn off unexpectedly. If the screen times out too quickly, increase the "screen timeout" duration in Settings > Display > Screen timeout. Additionally, check that "Always-On Display" is enabled in Settings > Display or via the Quick Settings menu, and make sure the "Raise to wake" setting is also enabled and not in power saving mode. Feel free to review the resources shared below to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your device. Let us know if you have any questions afterward by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Warranty Information
smsng.us/Warranty-Info
Facebook Messenger
smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger
X Messages
https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Samsung Community
smsng.us/Samsung-Community
Product Manuals
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/
Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Thanks for providing us with detailed feedback regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Your critiques provide valuable insights that will assist us with improving our product line. If your Galaxy Watch8 Classic screen won't stay on, first check for and disable any "do not disturb" or "sleep" modes, as these can cause the screen to turn off unexpectedly. If the screen times out too quickly, increase the "screen timeout" duration in Settings > Display > Screen timeout. Additionally, check that "Always-On Display" is enabled in Settings > Display or via the Quick Settings menu, and make sure the "Raise to wake" setting is also enabled and not in power saving mode. Feel free to review the resources shared below to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your device. Let us know if you have any questions afterward by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Warranty Information
smsng.us/Warranty-Info
Facebook Messenger
smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger
X Messages
https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Samsung Community
smsng.us/Samsung-Community
Product Manuals
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/
Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
it has its qualities
on November 27, 2025
Posted by: MISTAhobsz
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] its easy to be able to handle in an instant without the hassle of reaching over for your cell phone when its out of reach. you can also manouver the volume on your bluetooth device from the watch directly.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
I liked my Galaxy Watch 4, but I love my Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. It answered everything on my wishlist that I wished my Watch 4 was...easy to read, wasy to use, less confusing while it does more.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
First smart watch owned
on November 25, 2025
Posted by: Elliott
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Comfortable, stylish, customizable, and may inflate your sleep and energy numbers
8/10
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US