Low value proposition. I walked on the treadmill for 52 minutes and it literally registered 49 minutes on the watch. I don't know how you can miss on that. I also have a blood pressure monitor that measures pulse and the watch is off by about 25 to 30% each time. The only upside that I find with this watch is that confirmed my long time suspicion that these watches are junk
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
2
Design
5
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, January 26, 2026
Hello Raj, Thank you for finding the time to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as it allows us to improve the design and functionality of our product line while we remain committed to constant innovation. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Inaccurate step counting on your Galaxy Watch8 during treadmill workouts is usually caused by a lack of arm movement or a loose watch strap due to poor fit. The Galaxy Watch8 does not natively offer blood pressure tracking at this time in the U.S. due to FDA regulations. However, your device is packed with Galaxy AI features which you may just fall in love with. Please take a moment to review the resources shared below to help resolve what you have described to be experiencing with your device. If you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance afterward, please do not hesitate to contact Samsung Support. Thank you for being a treasured Samsung customer. - Debra
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Had the Galaxy5. this is a nice improvement. Brighter text, new functions that I wished for before (timer shows on watch face, & others). The band was a bit of a put-off at first, but the new way o attach is much better fitting, just cannot use my old band. Samsung has always worked well for me.
I bought this watch to use features such as heart rate BPM and checking on sleep apnea .I still can't get sleep apnea to work even though I've got the watch on super tight and the phone plugged in .I've had it over a month and I still can't figure out how to do almost everything .very confusing for a first time user of Smartwatch maybe I should have got a cheaper one. I also have to charge the battery once a day to keep up with it .the display also won't print big enough letters so I can read it without cheaters .if there was a way you could show me how to use these features correctly it would greatly be appreciated signed disappointed
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, January 23, 2026
Howdy Cmf1, Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your candor as we make every effort to improve the design and functionality of our product line. With the Samsung Health app and Sleep tile on your Galaxy watch, you'll be able to view your sleeping time, record your snoring, and use sleep coaching options. You can even control your smart devices, such as your TV, to make sure you don’t stay up too late watching movies. Please take a moment to review the resources shared below to help resolve what you may be experiencing with your device and its features. If you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance afterward, do not hesitate to contact Samsung Support. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
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This watch is a vast improvement from the original Galaxy watch in ease of use, and wearability. The design is slimmer and less bulky. Swiping and tapping are much better to me than the cumbersome dial. Glad I bought this watch!
Liked my old one just fine but wanted to update - glad I did it's faster and battery lasts longer. It doesn't lag on my messages coming in like the old one would do. TY.