I'm enjoying all of the functionality of this Samsung watch. In a glance so much information is provided, depending on the watch face chosen. My only issue is having to charge it almost every day.
I've had to reset it several times when screen touch does not work. I have not had to do this with previous version. Also lines show up around quadrants. Don't know what they are.
Its fine but the battery life is so short i can't wear it all the time like i could my old one. My old one would go 2-3 days without needing to be charged. I have to charge this one every night so i can't track my sleep. And the charger is finicky so if you dont get it on just right it wont charge at all which again i didnt have that problem with my last watch. I think this one has too many features that use too much batter.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
3
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, January 20, 2026
Hey Jcourtner, Thanks for sharing your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as we continue to make every effort to improve the performance and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy Watch8 40mm model comes with a 325mAh battery, and the 44mm model has a 435mAh battery. Both options offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. Please take a moment to review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. Let us know afterward if you have any questions for us or if you would like any further assistance by reaching out to Samsung Support. We're always here to assist you in any way that we can! Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra
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