I don't know about others, I am constantly having drop outs of sleep data. Rendering a function, it was purchased for USELESS
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
2
Design
4
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, January 2, 2026
Hey there DTMMI, Thank you for finding the time to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as we strive to be innovative and improve the design and functionality of our products. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Please check out, "Use Samsung Health sleep monitoring on your Galaxy Watch" and "Galaxy Watch is not tracking sleep data correctly" to help resolve what you may be experiencing with your sleep tracking feature. If you have any questions for us afterward or if you would like any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
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This watch is definitely stylish. I do like the different features like the AI and health features that it has. It is a little bit bigger than the others were but it also gives you a bigger face so bigger fingers don't end up pressing the wrong app. The strap that came with it is a little longer than I had hoped but it works.
This is my second samsung watch. My old one was quite a few years old (6?). This one is so much improved. Still learning all the features etc. Only gripe is the band size. I'm really a medium wrist, so I got the small medium so I wouldn't have a big tail on the band. It's on the short side (but fits) , but the med/large band would have a 2" tail.
I have previously been unwilling to pay some of the outrageous prices I have seen for smart watches. We have been using the Samsun Fit version prior to this. I have been pleased with this new Watch8. Would prefer better battery life but have not had it in use long enough to make a final determination on that. I really liked the simplicity of the Samsung "FIT" version and price, but I hope that this will be a step up. For hard core work out folks a more full featured watch is called for. My objective is excellent sleep tracking and steps. At 77 not so much. The FITBIT was excellent for our needs until it was bought by Google which took its capability for their pixel watch.
It's comfortable, reliable and decent battery life. I love the sleep tracking. I need to experiment more with the automatic workout tracker, but the previous models have been pretty good.
I like the features and user friendliness. One complaint is that it is quite large, I ordered the smaller of the two choices but would like Samsung to think about making some sleeker designs. I'm a petite lady and am used to the smaller fitbit watches. The luxe fitbit is smaller and fits my tiny wrist much better. I am enjoying the features more so than fitbit, but would love to see them create some more fashionable designs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
2
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, January 5, 2026
Hi TJ, Thanks for reaching out to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your candor is valued as we continue to make improvements on our product line, based on consumer feedback like yours. If you would like to share additional thoughts with us or if you would like any further assistance, please let us know by contacting Samsung Support at your leisure. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra
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