The watch, features-wise, is good, but I'm really disappointed with the battery life. I can't go a day without having to charge it. I feel like I should have bought the ultra, but I didn't want a watch face that large. Hopefully the battery is better in newer iterations.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
3
Design
5
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, August 21, 2025
Howdy Ozzy, Thanks for sharing your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 with us. We appreciate your feedback as we strive to improve the performance and functionality of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. 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 see what factors may be impacting your device. If you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources shared, please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support at your earliest convenience. Thanks for being a loyal Samsung customer. - Debra
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Simple watch for a simple person.
on August 22, 2025
Posted by: DARKZERO
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the automatic transition when playing my favorite music from my phone to watch and then my car without switching them manually.
I am a long time galaxy watch 4 user. Upgraded to the watch 8 and very happy. It has double the battery life before charging and that's with battery saving on (ie charges just a little past 80%). It is noticeable faster with swipes and actions. The other noticeable difference is that it fits more snug on my wrist than the watch 4 and feels less bulky on the wrist. Haven't used all of the sleep features yet and getting used to wearing overnight.
Love my new watch it is the most updated tech I have
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
BEST UPGRADE EVER
on September 1, 2025
Posted by: Mark
Expertise:Intermediate
It's soo smooth, the UI is very responsive and even features like health and messages are more accurate over my previous watch6. Definitely worth the price. The battery last me over 2 days no charge even with my AOD on.
Love the features of the watch but not so mich the flat bottom and square shape, seems to fit more uncomfortable then my round 7.. also i dont like the band on the 8 also ive always been a m/l band size and they were great the new m/l the buckle doesnt fit to the center of my wrist is pushed over almost to the side of my wrist
Has been great so far. Connects to internet independently, monitors my fitness activities, fairly easy to use. Battery life better than old watch although still needs charged at least ever other day with the way I have it set up.