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.
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371 out of
427)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Classic Stainless Steel Smartwatch 46mm LTE - Black - (2025)
Customer Rating
5
Much needed upgrade
on June 7, 2026
Posted by: Koytheboy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've started from the GW4 and I loved it, the leather strap with the watch looked clean, but it was getting old, slow, and had to be topped off regularly. With the GW8C it fixes nearly all of it, the rotating bezel was amazing and satisfying, bigger storage, better and thinner sensors, new UI, and better battery. In the health app it's cool that the Galaxy AI can tell you when to sleep based on sleep time, and the little tiles on the top of the health app to tell you things! I'm excited for the next app update, where AI will be even more prominent. And the screen! It is amazingly bright and you can view it in direct sunlight! I wish they'd put the AR coating on the watch though, and I wish the battery would last longer. Overall, it is a great upgrade from the GW4 and with the leather strap it looks clean.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Bob H
from Oklahoma
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been waiting for a classic version to come out. I've been on the GW4 and now with the trade in offer it was time. I have not been disappointed, and neither will you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Poor battery life, needs improvement.
on June 6, 2026
Posted by: Probro95
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am not satisfied with the battery performance of this device. It drains much faster than expected during daily usage, and I find myself needing to charge it constantly. Apart from the short battery life, the overall features and display are fine, but the power management really limits the experience.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, June 8, 2026
Hey there Probro95,
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We appreciate your honesty as we continue to improve our product line, based on consumer feedback. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic varies depending on the 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 on your Galaxy Watch8 Classic, please feel free to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors, if any, may be impacting the battery life of your new device. For your convenience, I have linked some resources below for your review. Take a moment to check those out to help resolve what you've described. If you have any questions for us afterward or if you would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Samsung Support at your leisure. Thank you for choosing Samsung!
- Debra
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
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Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We appreciate your honesty as we continue to improve our product line, based on consumer feedback. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic varies depending on the 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 on your Galaxy Watch8 Classic, please feel free to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors, if any, may be impacting the battery life of your new device. For your convenience, I have linked some resources below for your review. Take a moment to check those out to help resolve what you've described. If you have any questions for us afterward or if you would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Samsung Support at your leisure. Thank you for choosing Samsung!
- Debra
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
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Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Classic Style Meets Incredible AI Brains
on June 6, 2026
Posted by: Dangerouslymike
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic perfectly blends a premium traditional look with powerhouse smart features. It’s an absolute win on the wrist.
The Bezel & Build: The physical rotating bezel is back and incredibly satisfying to use. With its stainless steel case and ultra-bright screen, it feels like a true luxury watch.
Galaxy AI Insights: The AI tools are a massive upgrade. The Energy Score tracks sleep health and overnight biometrics, turning raw data into actual daily coaching.
"Air" Gestures: The hands-free double-pinch gesture is a lifesaver. You can answer calls, pause music, or dismiss alarms just by pinching your fingers in the air when your hands are full.
Battery: Easily pushes past 48 hours of heavy use.
Verdict: It's a premium investment, but the combination of style, massive battery, and genuinely useful AI makes it the best smartwatch on the market.
The Bezel & Build: The physical rotating bezel is back and incredibly satisfying to use. With its stainless steel case and ultra-bright screen, it feels like a true luxury watch.
Galaxy AI Insights: The AI tools are a massive upgrade. The Energy Score tracks sleep health and overnight biometrics, turning raw data into actual daily coaching.
"Air" Gestures: The hands-free double-pinch gesture is a lifesaver. You can answer calls, pause music, or dismiss alarms just by pinching your fingers in the air when your hands are full.
Battery: Easily pushes past 48 hours of heavy use.
Verdict: It's a premium investment, but the combination of style, massive battery, and genuinely useful AI makes it the best smartwatch on the market.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Watch
on June 5, 2026
Posted by: Monkey178
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It was a great smart watch overall. I love it very much.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Gooood watch
on June 5, 2026
Posted by: MacotechPR
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Recommend the new watch8 classic is elegant and good everything
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Amazing compliment to your phone
on June 5, 2026
Posted by: vinnieMacc927
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you're going to get an amazing watch to compliment your phone the Galaxy watch a classic is the one is the premium watch is fast and you don't have to always carry your phone with you you can choose what messages you want to receive on your watch or it already recognizes if you don't have your phone on me if you lose your phone you can quickly find it if you lose your headphones or buds you can quickly find those or any devices that are linked to your service it's amazing I can sit my phone down and if I'm fishing and I need to get a quick video going just hit the button and it starts recording on my phone immediately is the great addition to any Samsung of the updated line you won't regret it I speak highly of Samsung because I love Samsung products they are the best
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, June 5, 2026
Aloha VinnieMacc927,
Thanks for sharing your candor with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continue to improve our product line to best align with the needs of our customers. It's amazing to hear how much you've been enjoying the addition of your Galaxy Watch8 Classic into your daily life. We'd love to hear more about your experiences using your device. If you would like to share any other feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Thanks for sharing your candor with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continue to improve our product line to best align with the needs of our customers. It's amazing to hear how much you've been enjoying the addition of your Galaxy Watch8 Classic into your daily life. We'd love to hear more about your experiences using your device. If you would like to share any other feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Stylish and elegant
on June 4, 2026
Posted by: Tamuri
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] One of the features is the galaxy AI which comes in handy to compile information quickly to make a decision. Love that there are many options for the wrist bands.
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, June 5, 2026
Hello Tamuri,
Thanks for sharing your candor with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continue to make improvements on our product line to align with the needs of our customers. It's wonderful to hear how pleased you are with the addition of your Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Let us know if you would like further assistance or if you would like to share additional feedback with us by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a part of the Galaxy ecosystem!
- Debra
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Thanks for sharing your candor with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continue to make improvements on our product line to align with the needs of our customers. It's wonderful to hear how pleased you are with the addition of your Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Let us know if you would like further assistance or if you would like to share additional feedback with us by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a part of the Galaxy ecosystem!
- Debra
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US