I was skeptical about the "squircle" design of this watch from online video and pictures, but was immediately impressed when I received it and saw it in person. This watch has been fantastic and suits my attire from the boardroom to the gym. All the tech is exactly what you would expect from Samsung (excellence).
Took many days to finish setup because it would freeze. Watch only last 3 hours on a full charge, and constantly disconnects from phone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
3
Design
4
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 29, 2025
Good day Mark, Thanks for taking the time to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your feedback allows us to continue to strive in providing the best products with superior functionality on the market to our customers. 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 battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 can vary depending on usage. The 40mm model comes with a 325mAh battery, and the 44mm model has 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 may be impacting your device. Also check out, "Setting up your Samsung smart watch with or without a phone" and "Samsung smart watch will not connect to a phone" to help resolve what you've described with the initial setup of your watch. If you would like to share additional feedback with us regarding what you may be experiencing, please do not hesitate to contact Samsung Support. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
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I bought this to replace my Pixel Watch, but it has been a total disappointment. The Trade-In: The valuation is misleading. After sending in my watch, the final credits were so low that I practically gave my old device away for free. Performance: The interface is incredibly buggy compared to the smooth experience of the Pixel Watch. The UI feels unfinished and clunky. Save your money and your old tech. This was a huge mistake.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
3
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 29, 2025
Hey Horasus, Thank you for finding the time to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to provide the best products with superior functionality on the market to our customers. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We would be more than happy to assist you with whatever you may be experiencing with your device but without having more information available regarding what may be occurring and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I recommend reaching out to Samsung Support if you would like further assistance with troubleshooting your device. Thank you for being a trustworthy Samsung customer. - Debra
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