Watch is OK. Unable to monitor blood pressure and battery life is painfully short.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
3
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, September 10, 2025
Greetings Bruce, Thank you for finding the opportunity to share your sentiments with us about your Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We appreciate your feedback as it provides us the opportunity to remain innovative while improving the functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy Watch8 does not offer blood pressure monitoring at this time in the U.S. due to FDA regulations. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic varies 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 anticipated battery life on your device, please feel free to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors may be impacting the battery. If you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources shared, please let us know by contacting Samsung Support at your leisure. Thank you for being a loyal Samsung customer. - Debra
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I love this watch. The battery life is way longer than before. The biometrics are more accurate, and the new band design makes it comfortable to even sleep with it on. It also love how the watch picks up sound for calls and a.i. assistant.
For a while, I was unsure about choosing the classic or ultra watch. When I had the chance to see and try them in person at a store, I quickly realized I wanted to upgrade and buy the classic. I love the simple design and rotating bezel.