Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.6
(3,812 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,812 reviews
5 Stars
2,888
4 Stars
618
3 Stars
181
2 Stars
64
1 Star
61
86%of customers recommend this product.
(
703 out of
816)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Posted by: Siro
from Dallas
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been using this watch since 1 month and the only drawback is the battery and charging. Battery drains a little bit fast and then it charges very slow. Sometimes the device heats up when charging.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: JAR3
from Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Verified Purchase:Yes
The watch is comfortable and attractive without being gawky.
The health functions are excellent, and the sleep analysis is great.
The battery lasts for 2 days or more and charges quickly.
The health functions are excellent, and the sleep analysis is great.
The battery lasts for 2 days or more and charges quickly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Bill Cupo
Verified Purchase:Yes
The battery life is improved, but not by much. The sleep stats are inconsistent; seem to calculate every other day. I like the face and the band; i got the hybrid band. I traded in my galaxy 6, so i didn't pay full price or else i would've been upset that i did. I hope the galaxy 9 will be the best yet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Meh galaxy 8
on December 13, 2025
Posted by: Meh meh
Same old watch with a different label on it. No way to really make it your own and style it. It's still uncomfortable. The bottom is domed so it's uncomfortable. The band makes you sweaty and keeps moisture there. Same thing after washing hands. Battery is half done before end of the day even tho I'm not using text or calling. What IRKs me to no end it the lack of accessories. No official licensed merch like bands or bumpers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 15, 2025
Greetings Meh,
Thanks for taking the opportunity to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We value your candor as we continue to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. If your current watch band is feeling a bit sweaty while wearing it, we do offer compatible bands that may be better suited for your needs. I'll be sure to link those below so you can check them out sometime. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 varies depending on the usage. The 40mm model comes with a 325mAh battery, and the 44mm model has a 435mAh battery. Both offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. If you're experiencing less than anticipated battery life on your device, please take a moment to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to help resolve what you may be experiencing with your battery life. Please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support if you have any questions for us or if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources linked below. Thanks for choosing Samsung!
- Debra
Samsung Support
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Warranty Information
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Facebook Messenger
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Samsung Community
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Watch8
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Watch8 Accessories
https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories/all-mobile-accessories/?wearables_compatibility=Galaxy+Watch8
Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Thanks for taking the opportunity to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We value your candor as we continue to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. If your current watch band is feeling a bit sweaty while wearing it, we do offer compatible bands that may be better suited for your needs. I'll be sure to link those below so you can check them out sometime. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 varies depending on the usage. The 40mm model comes with a 325mAh battery, and the 44mm model has a 435mAh battery. Both offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. If you're experiencing less than anticipated battery life on your device, please take a moment to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to help resolve what you may be experiencing with your battery life. Please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support if you have any questions for us or if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources linked below. Thanks for choosing Samsung!
- 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
Watch8
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8/
Watch8 Accessories
https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories/all-mobile-accessories/?wearables_compatibility=Galaxy+Watch8
Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
good input device or for children
on December 13, 2025
Posted by: Alphonso124
from Pittston, PA
Expertise:Expert
It's a very good device. It has a battery that lasts long enough, and the AI-regulated power management helps. However, if you're looking for a battery you don't have to worry about charging daily (every two days if you activate battery saver mode), check out the Galaxy Watch Ultra or the Galaxy Watch Classic. It bothers me that It bothers me that there are two apps to do the same thing, but that can be fixed with a software update. The gestures are a bit complicated to execute, so one or two sensors are somewhat slow, although I'm not sure if these gestures work better with the Galaxy Ring. The screen is simply beautiful; there's nothing to improve in that regard. I would recommend this watch more for people who don't go out much or who already have a very specific routine, like going for occasional runs or going to the gym. Connectivity is quite smooth if you have devices from the same brand, although I don't have One UI 8 for personal reasons, it works excellently with One UI 7 (based on my experience with the Samsung Galaxy S21 series). I love how easily they connect to the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro without having to disconnect the phone first. Samsung's modes and routines work better, however, they still glitch occasionally, although that might be due to their configuration. As for customization... well, there are a few things that could be improved, and I'd like the icons to be a bit larger.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
3
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Reasonable price but the gestures could be improve
on December 13, 2025
Posted by: Alphonso124
from Pittston, PA
Expertise:Expert
It's a really good product, I've had it for a week now and I haven't found any faults. One tedious thing, from my point of view, is playing music on them; it's strange that two apps have to open to do the same thing. I'd like them to add more gestures to control media and calls, although I'm not sure if more gestures can be added with the Galaxy Ring. Everything else is perfect.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Doug
Verified Purchase:Yes
Galaxy8 watch is great. Love the health apps., easy to operate all the features.
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Adreanne Allen
from Sc
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nothing is new, different face but the technology is the same.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US