Got this to track my sleep. Does not track oxygen very well. Really like all the watch faces available. Metal on back oxidized and has to be cleaned daily. Have to charge every day even though all I do is track sleep.
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, January 27, 2026
Hey there Virginia, Thanks for providing us with detailed feedback regarding your experience using your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your constructive insight 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. Inaccurate blood oxygen reading is typically due to an improper fit, placement of your device being too close to your wrist, or movement during measurement. "Properly wear and clean your Samsung smart watch" will help alleviate with an improper fit. The Galaxy Watch8 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 review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. Feel free to let us know if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources linked below by contacting Samsung Support. Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer. - Debra
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While the watch 8 is an upgrade from my watch 4. It's still not better than my watch 2. The sleekness, quality, colour range, battery life and comfort of the watch 2 cannot be beat. Also, the watch 8 turns off wrist to wake ever so often and samsung has not fixed that even with multiple complains. Otherwise, it's works as expected.
Its fine but the battery life is so short i can't wear it all the time like i could my old one. My old one would go 2-3 days without needing to be charged. I have to charge this one every night so i can't track my sleep. And the charger is finicky so if you dont get it on just right it wont charge at all which again i didnt have that problem with my last watch. I think this one has too many features that use too much batter.
Features
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Performance
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Design
3
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, January 20, 2026
Hey Jcourtner, Thanks for sharing your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as we continue to make every effort to improve the performance and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy Watch8 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 review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. Let us know afterward if you have any questions for us or if you would like any further assistance by reaching out to Samsung Support. We're always here to assist you in any way that we can! Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra
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