Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.6 out of 5
4.6
(2,319 Reviews)
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Rating breakdown 2,319 reviews
5 Stars
1,714
4 Stars
388
3 Stars
127
2 Stars
45
1 Star
45
87%of customers recommend this product. 
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630 out of 721
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Happy with my Galaxy Watch 8
on December 28, 2025
Posted by: Garth
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Solid, well-built watch with a vivid display. The sport wrist band fits well and has a clever insert-under design that eliminates the tail. Simple integration with S25
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4 out of 5
4
Performance
4 out of 5
4
Design
5 out of 5
5
Value
4 out of 5
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Bad design good UI experience
on December 28, 2025
Posted by: Alii
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
The watch is fast, UI is responsive and display is amazing. But the design is a major downgrade compared to my previous watch 7
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4 out of 5
4
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
1 out of 5
1
Value
3 out of 5
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 29, 2025
Hello there Alii,
Thank you for finding the time to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We value your feedback as it allows us the opportunity to improve the functionality and design of our product line. Please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support if you would like to share any other feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance. We're always happy to listen and work toward a better experience for our customers. Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer.
- Debra

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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Huge Step Up from Gear S3 Frontier!
on December 31, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
from Memphis, TN
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
I’ve been using the Galaxy Watch8 44mm (Graphite, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) for a while now, and I’m thoroughly impressed. This smartwatch strikes a perfect balance between modern design, comfort, and powerful health tracking — making it a clear upgrade from my old Gear S3 Frontier.
Right off the bat, I adore the sleek and lightweight build of the Watch8. It feels effortless on the wrist, even during sleep tracking — something I’ve grown to rely on nightly. Unlike the bulkier Gear S3, this one is so comfortable that I don’t even notice it while sleeping, and the sleep tracking has been surprisingly accurate and insightful.
One thing I do miss from the Gear S3 Frontier is the rotating bezel — it was such a satisfying and intuitive way to navigate. I won’t pretend that absence doesn’t matter, but Samsung has more than made up for it in other ways.
The screen real estate on the Watch8 is noticeably bigger than the Watch8 Classic, which is fantastic for reading metrics, notifications, and health summaries at a glance. This larger display makes interactions feel much more natural and engaging.
I also got the Athleisure band with my Watch8 — and I absolutely love it. It’s minimal, comfortable, and perfect for all-day wear, whether I’m working out, going about my day, or sleeping.
Where this watch really shines is in the health and fitness features. Compared to the Gear S3, the Watch8 offers a plethora of new sensors and health insights — from improved heart rate monitoring to advanced sleep and activity tracking — giving me a much more complete picture of my wellness.
In short, the Galaxy Watch8 is a fabulous upgrade from the Gear S3. Yes, I miss the rotating bezel, but the bigger display, comfort, modern design, and enhanced health features make this one of the best smartwatches I’ve used. Highly recommended!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
5 out of 5
5
Value
4 out of 5
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
I love my Galaxy Watch8!!!!
on December 31, 2025
Posted by: Lori L
Verified Purchase:Yes
Best watch I have ever had... thinner than my last galaxy watch (5), it lays flatter and I love the new band design. Much easier to change bands.
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Nice bump in performance from Galaxy 6
on January 1, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
from Indianapolis, IN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great upgrade from my Galaxy 6. The connectivity and battery life seem better. The other features that work better are the heart rate and body composition.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
4 out of 5
4
Value
5 out of 5
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great looking watch, the band fixes nicely! Easy
on January 3, 2026
Posted by: Linda
from Marietta, Ga
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Looks good with the blue band it came with. Easy to read
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Need more watch band options
on January 5, 2026
Posted by: Not a fan
from Jefferson County, Missouri
Expertise:Beginner
I have the Watch 8 graphite and am disaapointed I cannot find more bands with matching hardware. The band that came with the watch is not comfortable to me; I have a small wrist and the watchband feels bulky. I cannot find a narrower band with graphite hardware. I do not understand why that color connector is not available, or why slim bands are not available.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Design
2 out of 5
2
Value
2 out of 5
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, January 5, 2026
Howdy,
Thanks for reaching out to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. If your current watch band is not feeling as comfortable as you'd like, feel free to check out the compatible accessories linked below. If you have any questions for us or if you would like further assistance afterward, please reach out to Samsung Support. We're always happy to assist you in any way that we can! Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer.
- Debra

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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
After purchase
on January 10, 2026
Posted by: EliM
from Richmond Va
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Interfaces well with ZFOLD7. Health app works seamlessly with watch. Volume is very good as well as clear. Making calls is easy. Somewhat of a challenge with large fingers but definitely doable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Design
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
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