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)
Posted by: Frank
from South Carolina
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
The watch is great. Though, I wish they had real leather watch bands. This hybrid band is cheap feeling and looks awful.
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
Best you can get below a Garmin
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: AlexHHHHH
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I came from a Galaxy Watch 6 classic with a metallic band. That watch got looks, I was constantly asked what watch that was or just random compliments. This one zero. So looks wise, this is a downgrade. Software wise I do like the improvements, I like Gemini on my wrist, I wish it has the song identification functionality but I'm guessing that will be a future update. The battery is indeed better which justifies the decrease in the screen size. I don't like the running coach because it defaults to assume that I'm training for long distance. Let me choose the goal to then give me a training plan. I don't want to run a Marathon. Also, when running, the watch has to be worn tight otherwise it feels like the outside is heavier than the inside (area touching your skin) so it kinda wobbles. Wrong center of mass? I don't know the terms. Also, the sensor that requires me to touch the back, I hope that changes in the future but I'm not deducting points for that given that I appreciate innovation even if inconvenient.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Michael k
from Seekonk, MA
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Samsung knocked it out of the park with the Galaxy 8 Classic. Looks great, awesome features best battery life so far of all the Galaxy watches I have owned.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: So Cal user
from Orange County, CA
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have to charge the watch almost every other day, even though I am not using any of the features, and I have it configured to only display when I tap on the face. So basically in power save mode all the time, and yet dying super quick. I imagine the battery use will be even worse once I figure out some of the features.
Super disappointing considering the reviews I've seen.
Super disappointing considering the reviews I've seen.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
1
Design
3
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, October 24, 2025
Hello So Cal user, thanks for sharing your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We appreciate your thoughts as we continue to improve the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic can vary depending on 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 expected battery life, please feel free to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors may be impacting your battery. If you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance afterward, please let us know by contacting Samsung Support. Thank you for being a loyal Samsung customer. - Debra
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
on October 22, 2025
Posted by: corley44bc
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is a masterclass in wearable technology, flawlessly blending timeless design with cutting-edge smart features. Samsung has not just brought back the beloved rotating bezel; they have perfected it, making this watch the undisputed champion for Android users who demand both style and substance.
Design and Usability
The return of the physical rotating bezel is the headline feature, and for good reason. It provides a tactile, satisfying, and hyper-efficient way to navigate Wear OS that simply can't be matched by touchscreens alone. Paired with the new, slimmer chassis and premium stainless steel build, the Watch 8 Classic feels incredibly comfortable, even during extended wear and sleep tracking.
The display is a marvel. Brightness is dramatically increased, easily maxing out at 3,000 nits, which makes checking notifications under direct sunlight a breeze. Despite adopting a subtly squared-off design, the classic watch aesthetic remains intact, making it feel less like a gadget and more like a high-end timepiece.
Health and AI Integration
The Watch 8 Classic solidifies its position as a serious health companion. The new BioActive sensor array offers groundbreaking features like the Antioxidant Index (a fascinating, non-invasive measure of carotene levels) and Vascular Load monitoring during sleep, providing genuinely useful insights into your daily well-being.
The Running Coach and advanced Bedtime Guidance features
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Anon
from California
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Does everything as promised. Glad they offered one with the bevel like the original samsung galaxy watch
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Anonymous
from Seneca, SC
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm in love with this watch! It's beautiful and feminine, while being extremely functional and lightweight. Before this watch, i was using the galaxy watch 5, and I really didn't notice a weight difference. I actually prefer and truly enjoy the bigger size in comparison with my previous watch 5. I use it every day and every night for more health insights. I never really knew how my sleep in exercise time truly affected my mood and energy throughout the day. I can't wait to start using the running coach feature! I already use the sleeping coach and made such a difference, the bedtime recommendation and meditations are so effective, I actually feel more energized the next morning. Highly recommend, it has been a great update for me
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
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Posted by: Commanderblack
from USA
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
This was an upgrade from the galaxy classic 6 everything in my house is samsung washer dryer.Refrigerator t vs sound systems p c monitors and now my watch.I love this watch.Everyone says it sounds good.Everyone can hear me fine.And that was a problem with the last watch.You for creating such beautiful products.I can't wait to see what you guys bring next year.I also bought a new t v this year 2 actually
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US