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.
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703 out of
816)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Posted by: Tessa
from New York, New Jersey
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
Perfect smooth flat fit, not raised bulky large looking for female small arms
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Bevvyboo
from Tucson, AZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
Really love my watch. Had to watch several YouTube videos on how to use it though. My only complaint is that I have to charge it every day. My Fitbit I only had to charge like every 5-6 days. I went from a Tracker to a SmartWatch and love all the features this watch has.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
4
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Teacher Assistant Wrapped Around My Wrist
on October 27, 2025
Posted by: GalaxyWatchReview
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My Galaxy Watch is a fantastic tool for a teacher—combining intelligent features and smart wearable convenience. With Google Gemini AI built in, it’s capable of performing multi-step voice commands on your wrist (“Hey Gemini, start Class Timer, set it for 15 minutes, and open my lesson plan”), which is a real time-saver when you’re managing multiple classes. Its “Energy Score” feature gives you a daily summary of your physical readiness—based on sleep, heart rate and activity—so you can gauge whether you need a shorter break or a full reset before that next class. In the classroom, you can discreetly check notifications, timers, or schedule reminders without pulling out your phone, helping you stay present with your students. The health-insights and stress-tracking tools let you keep tabs on your own well-being (because teacher life is no joke!), and the smart assistant handles quick tasks like messaging or announcing a bell time on the fly. All that wrapped in a sleek, comfortable design that wears well all day. If you’re looking for wearable tech that supports your teaching rhythm rather than distracts from it, this smartwatch absolutely fits the bill.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Buy, Samsung GW8
on October 26, 2025
Posted by: DarkWr8h
from Sahuarita, AZ
Expertise:Expert
Great Samsung GW8! Coming from a round Galaxy Active 2(44mm), I was skeptical about the fit and appearance of the actual watch. Before my purchase, I compared the Green GW7 and this one. I am glad I chose the Graphite GW8.
Pros:
It connected flawlessly to my S22 Ultra with no issues, as I assumed it would. I was unable to restore a lot of my backup from Samsung, but I figured as much since the old Active 2 was TIZEN. Battery life is more than the Active 2, and the interface looks great, too! The screen is crisp and sharp, and swiping and opening apps is faster. I was surprised by the extra sensors made available now, which include the use of AI.
It connected flawlessly to my S22 Ultra with no issues, as I assumed it would. I was unable to restore a lot of my backup from Samsung, but I figured as much since the old Active 2 was TIZEN. Battery life is more than the Active 2, and the interface looks great, too! The screen is crisp and sharp, and swiping and opening apps is faster. I was surprised by the extra sensors made available now, which include the use of AI.
Cons:
My only gripe is the bands. They need to be more flexible, meaning right at the band's loop to the watch clip. Regardless of which band you choose, you will get the same result. Charging using the newer triple charger requires me to unclasp one side of the band to charge the watch. I know Samsung! I know I can use the included charger that comes with the watch, but seriously, more thought and research should have been done on the watch's band to accommodate or fix this issue. I thought Samsung R&D would have caught this. I'm expecting someone from Samsung to write an auto-generated rebuttal to my review regarding this issue with no excuse or correction for future buyers. Unfortunately, one is forced to look at after-market support for a watch band that has this kind of flexibility. (I will be doing so).
My only gripe is the bands. They need to be more flexible, meaning right at the band's loop to the watch clip. Regardless of which band you choose, you will get the same result. Charging using the newer triple charger requires me to unclasp one side of the band to charge the watch. I know Samsung! I know I can use the included charger that comes with the watch, but seriously, more thought and research should have been done on the watch's band to accommodate or fix this issue. I thought Samsung R&D would have caught this. I'm expecting someone from Samsung to write an auto-generated rebuttal to my review regarding this issue with no excuse or correction for future buyers. Unfortunately, one is forced to look at after-market support for a watch band that has this kind of flexibility. (I will be doing so).
Conclusion:
It is a great upgrade from an older watch. I am glad my Active 2 has lasted this long, but I needed something newer, as many apps have abandoned Tizen support. Aside from the band issue, I would recommend the GW8 or even the GW7.
It is a great upgrade from an older watch. I am glad my Active 2 has lasted this long, but I needed something newer, as many apps have abandoned Tizen support. Aside from the band issue, I would recommend the GW8 or even the GW7.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Anonymous
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
I absolutely love this watch, I use it everyday. Easy to sync to my Galaxy fold 7. Highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Slick easy to use
on October 25, 2025
Posted by: Bozton82
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the watch to use to beon point with everything u want to get the best of it to come up with plans and ai technology is gonna help you boost ur awareness of the time u will make it up to you to get on your phone
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Jaime Colato
from Los Angeles
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
This new watch is much faster and has a lot more improve function than the older version. I can do much more things and has freed my has in a lot of things. It has been a more perfect compliment to my phone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
From Classic 6 to Plain 8 Watch a Downgrade?
on October 25, 2025
Posted by: IngeVea
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It was time for an upgrade. My Classic 6 watch served me well for a couple of years, but after an arm injury, it was getting too heavy, literally. So that was my main reason to "downgrade?!?!" to a plain Galaxy 8, despite still being unable to use it for blood pressure in the US. So I went ahead and selected the not-so-plain Galaxy 8, and it did not disappoint. Bottom line: I love how it integrates flawlessly with the Galaxy S25 phone, and the Galaxy AI integration has been useful for sure. Best tech purchase of the year for me.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US