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
428)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Classic Stainless Steel Smartwatch 46mm LTE - Black - (2025)
Customer Rating
4
Great watch
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: Ranmr6
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] better battery life and sturdy watch. i wear to work everyday.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Nice looking, stylish watch with poor battery life
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
from New Jersey
Verified Purchase:Yes
I traded-in my Watch 5 Pro, in order to update my technology. The Watch 8 Classic is very stylish and I am pleased with the look. It shares many apps with the 5 Pro and adds quite a few more. Sadly, the battery life pales by comparison.
I was in the practice of charging my Watch 5 Pro daily, when I showered. Even if it was a quick 20-30 minutes, the watch never died and I never saw the battery level go very low, even at times when it may have been a bit longer time between charges. It was something I never needed to be concious of, since there was always plently of reserve power. Not so with this watch. Twice, in the several days since I've owned it, it has gone down to near zero and switched to battery saver mode until I could get to a charger. I have had to change my daily routine and now, when I'm working on my pc for a few hours, I plug it in just to keep the charge level up.
That is my biggest complaint. I love the extra button that I can program to initiate an action. I have it set so that I can press it when I start my daily 1.5 mile walk on my treadmill and it provides a much better reading of my steps and my heart rate. The one thing that annoys me is (and note I am in my late 70s) that when I walk on my treadmill, I have a tendancy to grip the safety bar in order to be comfortable with my balance. If my watch arm is not down by my side (swinging) as I walk, the watch fails to calculate my steps properly. For me, this is an issue, since when I increase my walking speed, I really feel the need to keep at least one hand on the safety bar. It makes me feel like the watch is measuring the arm swings, rather than the number of steps I take.
All in all, I am rating this watch as neutral. I've only had it for a couple of weeks now so perhaps I will find more features that I like.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
5
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 23, 2026
Howdy Deno ,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Your constructive feedback allows us to make improvements with our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also offer Samsung Care+ which can be added to eligible devices. It's similar to an extended warranty plan and an insurance package combined that provides protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It could cover events like accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns, and potentially theft and loss. Samsung Care+ offers you the ultimate peace of mind when it comes to protecting your investment. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic varies depending on your 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 take a moment to check out "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors, if any, may be impacting your device. Some typical causes for inaccurate step count include inactive arm movement, low activity intensity, or power-saving modes. The accuracy of the watch's step measurement can be affected by the following factors:
*Make sure your watch and the Samsung Health app are using the latest software.
Environmental and skin conditions may affect how well the steps are recorded.
*Steps are not counted when there is no hand movement in the exercise. For example, steps may not be recorded when pushing a lawn mower or cart because your hands are not moving. The watch is intended to calculate real step counts while walking.
*Walk naturally without looking at the watch or your shoulders, elbow and wrist being raised. When you walk looking at the watch, the accelerometer will not properly measure your steps taken, distance traveled, or even calories burned.
*The step count may not increase immediately when walking or exercising due to the step count algorithm. When the algorithm detects 10 continuous steps, the algorithm starts to count your steps taken and updates the step count.
*You may experience a brief delay before the Steps app displays your latest step count. There may also be a delay before the Goal pop-up window appears.
*If you use the steps tracker while traveling by car or train, vibration may affect your step count.
Please also take a look at, "Inaccurate steps on your Samsung smart watch" to help resolve your step count. If you would like to share additional feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance afterward, please let us know by reaching out to Samsung Support. We're always happy to listen and work toward a better experience for our customers. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Warranty Information
smsng.us/Warranty-Info
Facebook Messenger
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X Messages
https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Samsung Community
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Samsung Care Plus
smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus
Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Inaccurate steps on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003112/
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Your constructive feedback allows us to make improvements with our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also offer Samsung Care+ which can be added to eligible devices. It's similar to an extended warranty plan and an insurance package combined that provides protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It could cover events like accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns, and potentially theft and loss. Samsung Care+ offers you the ultimate peace of mind when it comes to protecting your investment. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic varies depending on your 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 take a moment to check out "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors, if any, may be impacting your device. Some typical causes for inaccurate step count include inactive arm movement, low activity intensity, or power-saving modes. The accuracy of the watch's step measurement can be affected by the following factors:
*Make sure your watch and the Samsung Health app are using the latest software.
Environmental and skin conditions may affect how well the steps are recorded.
*Steps are not counted when there is no hand movement in the exercise. For example, steps may not be recorded when pushing a lawn mower or cart because your hands are not moving. The watch is intended to calculate real step counts while walking.
*Walk naturally without looking at the watch or your shoulders, elbow and wrist being raised. When you walk looking at the watch, the accelerometer will not properly measure your steps taken, distance traveled, or even calories burned.
*The step count may not increase immediately when walking or exercising due to the step count algorithm. When the algorithm detects 10 continuous steps, the algorithm starts to count your steps taken and updates the step count.
*You may experience a brief delay before the Steps app displays your latest step count. There may also be a delay before the Goal pop-up window appears.
*If you use the steps tracker while traveling by car or train, vibration may affect your step count.
Please also take a look at, "Inaccurate steps on your Samsung smart watch" to help resolve your step count. If you would like to share additional feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance afterward, please let us know by reaching out to Samsung Support. We're always happy to listen and work toward a better experience for our customers. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Warranty Information
smsng.us/Warranty-Info
Facebook Messenger
smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger
X Messages
https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Samsung Community
smsng.us/Samsung-Community
Samsung Care Plus
smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus
Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Inaccurate steps on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003112/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Watch 8 Classic
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: TNCyn1
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am loving my Galaxy watch 8 classic. It looks great on my wrist, and it was so easy to set up. I like that I can just turn the bezel to scroll.
I am having a little trouble getting it to track my sleep, but, hopefully, I will figure it out soon.
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I am having a little trouble getting it to track my sleep, but, hopefully, I will figure it out soon.
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Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A great device
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: Angel5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have found this watch to be a purchase well worth my while. It tracks quite literally everything while you are up and about and even while you are sleeping to make sure you get a good nights rest. I do not know why I have not gotten one before but I believe it to be a big purchase I have made in the last 3 years.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Good Watch.
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: KingNaldo
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using my Samsung Galaxy Watch8 daily, and it has become an essential part of my routine. As someone who spends a lot of time in the gym, the fitness tracking and Galaxy AI features provide great insights into my workouts and recovery. It’s also incredibly helpful for staying organized during my commute and throughout the workday.
The only flaw I’ve encountered is a specific software glitch: the timer tends to lag or glitch when I am actively listening to music. Aside from that single issue, the build quality and health features are top-tier. It’s a fantastic device for anyone looking to balance work, school, and fitness.
The only flaw I’ve encountered is a specific software glitch: the timer tends to lag or glitch when I am actively listening to music. Aside from that single issue, the build quality and health features are top-tier. It’s a fantastic device for anyone looking to balance work, school, and fitness.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This helps me stay on point with my physical healt
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Styles
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like the watch 7 it help me with my health. And keep on point with my stress level and heart rate
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent feature rich watch
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Harry1523
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a while now, and it truly feels like a premium smartwatch. The rotating bezel is smooth and makes navigation much easier compared to touch-only watches. The build quality is excellent with a solid stainless steel design that looks both classic and modern. The display is bright, sharp, and easy to read even outdoors. Health tracking features like heart rate, sleep monitoring, and fitness tracking are accurate and helpful for daily use. Performance is fast and responsive with no noticeable lag. Battery life is decent, lasting about 1–2 days depending on usage. The only downside is that it’s a bit pricey, but you definitely get flagship-level features in return. Overall, it’s a perfect choice for anyone looking for a stylish, powerful, and reliable smartwatch.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The best of the best
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Themaster
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Optimization and quality all at your fingertips, fluidity and speed combined
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US