Definitely enjoying the features on this watch. The Health app has motivated to improve myself and create a healthy lifestyle. Do have some very minor annoyances but I am extremely happy with my purchase.
Coming from years of apple watches, the customizability has been great. The hardware of the classic has been great, no performance issues, and has been comfortable to wear. The software is intuitive and easy to navigate
I like the looks, size and feel of the watch very much, I'm still on the fence regarding the AI part of it. My over all opinion, It's a good price if your trading in another watch for it, I think it's a little bit on the high side price wise. I'm an older guy, so who knows, It's a keeper however.
I love this watch. I love the app and features that come with this watch. I am glad I traded in my apple watch for this watch. Battery life is great so far. I charge it every other day.
Overall great watch. No complaints about functionality. Only thing keeping it from a 5 star rating in my book is the case shape. I would like to see a round case that matches the rotating bezel.
I really like this watch but, the 30 hour battery life is simply not true. To get that life out of my watch , i would have to turn off all of the features and never use it. I can get about 14 hours of battery life with some of the features turned on and 30 second screen timeout. This is a shame because i was hoping to be able to take calls and answer texts without having to get my phone. But if i do my watch will be dead before my workaday is over.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, August 28, 2025
Greetings Jim, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We value your feedback 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. Battery life on 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 optimal battery life on your device, please take a moment to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors could be impacting the life of your device. Let us know if you would like any further assistance afterward by reaching out to Samsung Support. We're always happy to be of assistance! Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
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The watch 8 has a lot of cool features. Workout tracking, heart rate monitor. Too many to list. LTE version super convenient for a bike ride or running. No bulky phone to carry. Download songs to play YouTube music or Spotify. Hybrid band is comfortable. My 3rd Samsung watch, I have purchased. I love it and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a smartwatch.