[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this watch when I want to be accessible but it is inconvenient to carry phone. The audio is very good for calls. My biggest issue is battery. If you actually use many of its capabilities, the battery won't last half the day without charging and the specialty charger is inconvenient to have to bring along every day. It wont charge while wearing and you can't charge in a purse because it won't stay connected to the charger if not on a flat surface. My Garmin lasts all week even when I use it to track activities so it gets used more.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 29, 2026
Howdy ActiveLife, Thanks for providing us with detailed feedback regarding your experience using your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your constructive feedback allows us to make improvements on our devices. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also have Samsung Care+ as an option which can be added to an eligible device. It's similar to extended warranty and an insurance package combined that provides protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It may 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 Galaxy Watch8 40mm model offers a 325mAh battery while the 44mm model offers a 435mAh battery. Both options offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. Please take a moment to check out, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. Please feel free to let us know if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources shared below by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My watch was great to begin with having the option of using the Samsung and google wallet pay directly from my wrist, the possibilities of snapping pictures and seeing picture previews from your watch, and controlling my Spotify without having to pickup my phone. But now it also takes my blood pressure??? Amazing. That in combination with the other health info it collects, my doctors are going to love this watch too. Its the best.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This watch helps me keep track of just about all of my health issues including sleep and blood oxygen. It calculates server tips on the fly so I don't have to put much brain power into figuring it out myself. It's long battery life extends my confidence the watch is constantly working for me.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This watch does it all and fast too. The Galaxy AI is amazing just wish it would do live conversation. Feels great on the wrist and looks awesome. Battery last longer than my previous Samsung watch. 10 out of 10
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy AI is amazing on this watch just wish it could hold a live conversation... All the health connections work great for tracking everything and battery last a lot longer than my previous Samsung watch and feels great on the wrist and easy to read
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's great for tracking ekg and step counter. Has all the features I would want or need including music app and being able to make calls if I forgot my phone.