Coming from the Galaxy 6 Classic, I really miss the rotating bezel. It made navigating the watch easy. Other than that, not much change from the previous.
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love it so much!
on September 8, 2025
Posted by: DaniJayyy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for a bit now, and I’m loving it. The sleek “cushion” design feels light and comfy—even when I sleep with it on. The bright AMOLED display is super easy to read, even outdoors.
Fitness and health tracking are solid—sleep tracking is spot-on, and features like stress monitoring and the antioxidant index are cool extras, though sometimes a little finicky.
One thing I wish was better: battery life. Most days it barely lasts over a single full day, especially with Always-On Display active, and charging is pretty slow.
Overall, it's a stylish, comfortable watch with great features—especially if you're already in the Samsung/Android world—but be ready to charge it !
Really good watch..been using all day..more battery life
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
4
Solid overall results, small bugs
on September 15, 2025
Posted by: Gonzgadgets
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought the new Galaxy 8 to upgrade my sensors and capabilities from the Galaxy 6. Things seem to work as well as the Galaxy 6 plus it gets you the advanced metrics that were unavailable in the Galaxy 6. Looks very nice and sleek with no major differences to me in functionality. Only issue I've had so far occurred today when I was running. The face would not turn on around 1.5 miles in to check my status and progress. I ran a full mile until I could regain function, in which i had to take the watch off my wrist while running for the screen to turn on. It paused my progress so I did not get a record of my run. First time using in for a run and hope it doesn't continue this issue in the future.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy Time Upgraded
on September 16, 2025
Posted by: GalaxyGlowUp
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] From the moment I strapped on the Galaxy Watch 8, it felt like more than just a smartwatch. The design is sleek yet durable—it looks premium on the wrist without feeling bulky. The display is bright and crisp, making everything from notifications to workout stats easy to read, even in sunlight.
The fitness tracking has been a game changer for me. Heart rate, sleep, workouts, and even stress monitoring are all accurate and motivating. Pairing it with my Galaxy phone was effortless, and I love how Galaxy AI helps make sense of all my health data—it gives insights that feel tailored instead of just numbers.
Beyond fitness, the Watch 8 slips right into my routine. I use it to check messages, take calls, control music, and even make quick payments without reaching for my phone. The battery life holds up well, and the fast charging makes it easy to keep up with a busy schedule.
Overall, the Galaxy Watch 8 is more than just a smartwatch—it’s a powerful daily companion. Stylish, reliable, and packed with useful features, it’s been worth the investment and has truly elevated the way I stay connected and on track.