[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I do have samsung 24 ultra. I use most of the Ai features for recording and transcribe, AI notes, and watch 8 classic is very good in it's design and easy to use google gemini. Which i like the ai feature and rotating bazel make my watch easy to use.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have really enjoyed this watch so far. I will be honest I am use to a watch that I have to charge closer to a day being more use to the Galaxy watch 6 that I upgraded from. This watch I can get very close to 2 full days from one charge. I am pretty sure I get a solid 40 hours before I charge my watch and I generally charge my watch around 15%. I know that some people get really frustrated with this but if you charge your watch during showers it does make it feel like you rarely if ever need to. I get that this may still annoy some for me it's fine. The rotating bezel is so nice to have again and I haven't had since I had the original Galaxy watch classic that I kept till I upgraded to the Galaxy watch 4. That is one feature I love. It allows a lot more control and utility during scenarios like when water lock is on. I personally like the aesthetic, with the bezel the "Squircle" I think looks fine. Software works great and is a noticable improvement over my watch 6 that I had. The Galaxy ai stuff is the new thing and though a decent bit of that may not seem new or even make sense the new fitness features are really neat. I mainly use the health and sleep coaching which have been pretty useful overall. The sleep coaching can be very useful to help you see what are somethings that may be hindering you from that rested feeling. For me with the upgrade path that Samsung offers this has been a worthwhile upgrade. I haven't had any issues and am happy with the gains I have gotten
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like the Samsung brand since I've had it for 15 years or more. I won't change to another brand because it's the best for me.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Been using Samsung smartwatches since 2016, and the Galaxy Watch8 Classic is easily the most refined yet. The rotating bezel is still my favorite feature-it's not just nostalgic, it's functional. I often use it to wake the watch when touch isn't convenient, and it's incredibly intuitive.
The watch face I use is a powerhouse of information at a glance: batfery level, heart rate, weather, calendar, sleep stats, and activity rings-all beautifully laid out. It's like having a dashboard for my day right on my wrist.
Performance has been smooth, and the build feels premium. The new health features are impressive, though I'm still exploring them. If you're upgrading from an older model, this one feels like a leap forward without losing the charm of the Classic line
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The watch is great for exercise! The only drawback is that the body of the watch is not black, but a chrome look.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not happy with battery, have to charge every single day.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, October 15, 2025
Greetings Write2rp, thanks for sharing your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We appreciate your sentiments 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 optimal battery life, please feel free to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors may be impacting your device. If you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance afterward, please let us know by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a cherished Samsung customer. - Debra
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