[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the galaxy 8 watch in the black with the lte option in the 40mm size. I bought this watch primarily for health monitoring but also because duo already had an app for it and I use it often.
The health features have been very insightful and actually help me stay motivated which I had not anticipated. My Dr office uses a platform that does link to samsung health so I was able to really get a full profile. Truly did not miss on this goal and I havent run into anything I wish was better or different in this regard.
Duo on my watch has made life so much easier. It is one of those things, if you know, you know.
Having the Galaxy AI on the watch was actually extremely convenient. I have been playing around with Gemini for a while but having it available to schedule my meetings alone has been so, so convenient. I customized my watch face to be able to access it with one tap, fast - I say the command and its done in seconds. I did end up upgrading my Gemini and Google one for more features but thats a different product I def recommend if you use it.
Watch band I got was the silicone option, it tucks under instead of over and is very comfortable even after a long day. I wish I had known when purchasing that the smaller face was going to mean a much shorter battery life as I did buy this primarily for health monitoring. So now I do have to charge it as soon as I wake up so I can get all the metrics I want and still have it ready for the day. Wish you could add google voice.
Caution, the bands run rather small... other than that the watch is much more substantial than last years model, with alot more functions that are user friendly.
Battery life is poor . It often does not hold a charge 24 hours.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
5
Performance
3
Design
5
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, August 27, 2025
Howdy Tonja, Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We value your feedback as we continue to improve the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy Watch8 battery life 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 optimal battery life, please take a moment to check out, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors may be impacting your device. Let us know if you have any questions for us afterward or if you would like any further assistance by contacting Samsung Support at your leisure. Thanks for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra
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