Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.6
(2,318 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 2,318 reviews
5 Stars
1,714
4 Stars
387
3 Stars
127
2 Stars
45
1 Star
45
87%of customers recommend this product.
(
630 out of
721)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Posted by: Anonymous
from Raleigh, NC
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
First of all, super slick, second awesome updated functionalities. I love it, I wear it all the time.
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Gios
from Texas
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have been using smartwatches since the original Pebble came out. After a few of those I move into the Withings because of the long battery life, but I was missing the capabilities of modern full fledged smartwatches.
After a few weeks with the 40mm Watch 8 I can say it is very nice having a more powerful smartwatch. Being able to pay from my watch, get full notifications and access to Google Gemini all without pulling out my phone has been great.
One thing to note is that battery life is about one day so you need to find a charging schedule that works for you in my case because I wear it at night I charge a little digin my shower and top it off at my desk in the office. Overall very please with the watch.
After a few weeks with the 40mm Watch 8 I can say it is very nice having a more powerful smartwatch. Being able to pay from my watch, get full notifications and access to Google Gemini all without pulling out my phone has been great.
One thing to note is that battery life is about one day so you need to find a charging schedule that works for you in my case because I wear it at night I charge a little digin my shower and top it off at my desk in the office. Overall very please with the watch.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Ryan Skaggs
from Oklahoma City, OK
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love the watch. Its light, stylish and has a great feature set. Comfortable enough to wear while sleeping as well as exercising. The display is easily customized and there are so many styles and colors of bands to match just about any personal or professional outfit. I really love the health tracking and monitoring. I would give 4.5 stars if I could, I only docked for 2 main reasons - 1) I'm not particularly fond of the square body, round face look. I'd prefer the screen shape to match the body, but that is just my personal preference. 2) The battery life was good, but not quite as good as I was hoping compared to my galaxy watch 3 classic. I did have all the sensors active so I'm sure that has something to do with it. Even so I could easily go a day and a half (Day-night-Day) between charging. I would suggest putting it on teh charger when you take a shower, not just to protect it from water and soap residue, but doing so you will always have sufficient power. Useful purchase for sure!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
good input device or for children
on December 13, 2025
Posted by: Alphonso124
from Pittston, PA
Expertise:Expert
It's a very good device. It has a battery that lasts long enough, and the AI-regulated power management helps. However, if you're looking for a battery you don't have to worry about charging daily (every two days if you activate battery saver mode), check out the Galaxy Watch Ultra or the Galaxy Watch Classic. It bothers me that It bothers me that there are two apps to do the same thing, but that can be fixed with a software update. The gestures are a bit complicated to execute, so one or two sensors are somewhat slow, although I'm not sure if these gestures work better with the Galaxy Ring. The screen is simply beautiful; there's nothing to improve in that regard. I would recommend this watch more for people who don't go out much or who already have a very specific routine, like going for occasional runs or going to the gym. Connectivity is quite smooth if you have devices from the same brand, although I don't have One UI 8 for personal reasons, it works excellently with One UI 7 (based on my experience with the Samsung Galaxy S21 series). I love how easily they connect to the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro without having to disconnect the phone first. Samsung's modes and routines work better, however, they still glitch occasionally, although that might be due to their configuration. As for customization... well, there are a few things that could be improved, and I'd like the icons to be a bit larger.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
3
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Meh galaxy 8
on December 13, 2025
Posted by: Meh meh
Same old watch with a different label on it. No way to really make it your own and style it. It's still uncomfortable. The bottom is domed so it's uncomfortable. The band makes you sweaty and keeps moisture there. Same thing after washing hands. Battery is half done before end of the day even tho I'm not using text or calling. What IRKs me to no end it the lack of accessories. No official licensed merch like bands or bumpers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 15, 2025
Greetings Meh,
Thanks for taking the opportunity to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We value your candor as we continue to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. If your current watch band is feeling a bit sweaty while wearing it, we do offer compatible bands that may be better suited for your needs. I'll be sure to link those below so you can check them out sometime. 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 help resolve what you may be experiencing with your battery life. Please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support if you have any questions for us or if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources linked below. Thanks for choosing Samsung!
- Debra
Samsung Support
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https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories/all-mobile-accessories/?wearables_compatibility=Galaxy+Watch8
Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Thanks for taking the opportunity to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We value your candor as we continue to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. If your current watch band is feeling a bit sweaty while wearing it, we do offer compatible bands that may be better suited for your needs. I'll be sure to link those below so you can check them out sometime. 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 help resolve what you may be experiencing with your battery life. Please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support if you have any questions for us or if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources linked below. Thanks for choosing Samsung!
- Debra
Samsung Support
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Warranty Information
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Facebook Messenger
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https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Samsung Community
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Watch8
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8/
Watch8 Accessories
https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories/all-mobile-accessories/?wearables_compatibility=Galaxy+Watch8
Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: JAR3
from Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Verified Purchase:Yes
The watch is comfortable and attractive without being gawky.
The health functions are excellent, and the sleep analysis is great.
The battery lasts for 2 days or more and charges quickly.
The health functions are excellent, and the sleep analysis is great.
The battery lasts for 2 days or more and charges quickly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Eric
Verified Purchase:Yes
Granted I upgraded from an old fitbit, but this watch does what it advertises to do. It's comfy to wear all the time, and has some neat health tracking features.
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
3
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: The CJ7
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent every day watch. Battery has improved longevity, clear display, and great quality. Strongly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Performance
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US