Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.6
(2,326 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 2,326 reviews
5 Stars
1,718
4 Stars
388
3 Stars
128
2 Stars
45
1 Star
47
87%of customers recommend this product.
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631 out of
722)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Posted by: Jayz
from Texas, US
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm a big fan of Samsung as a brand in last 20 years, including phone, watch, ear buds, tv, washing machine appliances, you name it, most of them but this has been a disappointment in design , what the designer was thinking in terms of hexagon cuts, terrific bad design that didn't work for me
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, November 5, 2025
Aloha Jayz,
Thanks for reaching out to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your candor and critiques as we continue to improve the design and functionality of our product line. The Galaxy Watch8 offers a thinner, cushion shape design, with a significantly brighter display, along with new health features like vascular load and antioxidant index, and the introduction of the Gemini AI assistant compared to the Galaxy Watch7. Without having any details available regarding what you may be experiencing with your Galaxy Watch8 and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I recommend reaching out to Samsung Support if you would like any further assistance. Thanks for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Thanks for reaching out to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your candor and critiques as we continue to improve the design and functionality of our product line. The Galaxy Watch8 offers a thinner, cushion shape design, with a significantly brighter display, along with new health features like vascular load and antioxidant index, and the introduction of the Gemini AI assistant compared to the Galaxy Watch7. Without having any details available regarding what you may be experiencing with your Galaxy Watch8 and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I recommend reaching out to Samsung Support if you would like any further assistance. Thanks for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Jack
from Temecula,CA
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love it except for the battery life, i have to charge it almost every day. It does charge fast but my last cheep watch lasted 7-8 days.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Watch
on December 5, 2025
Posted by: Glez13
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy Watch 8 is one of those gadgets you don’t realize you needed until you actually start using it. Samsung clearly leaned into making this watch feel more like a helpful part of your daily routine rather than just another tech accessory on your wrist. After spending time with it, it becomes obvious that this is more than a fitness tracker or notification gadget—it's a little personal assistant, health coach, and everyday companion rolled into one.
Design That Just… Works
The first thing you notice is how comfortable it is. Samsung finally nailed a design that feels lightweight, slim, and stylish without looking bulky or overly “techy.” The new cushion-style case and soft, flexible band hug your wrist without ever feeling tight. Even if you wear it all day—from morning workout to late-night sleep tracking—you won’t feel that typical smartwatch fatigue.
The screen is gorgeous. It’s bright, colorful, and super easy to read outside, even in direct sunlight. If you've ever tried checking your watch during a run or mid-errand only to squint at a dim screen, the Watch 8 fixes that. Samsung’s display quality really shows here—everything from notifications to watch faces pops beautifully. Galaxy AI Makes a Big Difference
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: gnadas
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had the Watch 6 for a couple of years and really liked it. When I saw the special on Watch 8, I actually hesitated since the Watch 6 was performing well. But the trade-in opportunity moved me to decide for the Watch 8. And I am so glad! The performance is noticeably superior. It is well worth the switch.
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
Design is Awful. Should have better battery life.
on December 19, 2025
Posted by: Reena
from Ohio
Expertise:Beginner
Verified Purchase:Yes
Expected better from Samsung. They watch sell this watch.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 22, 2025
Salutations Reena,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as we strive to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy Watch8 offers a powerful 3nm processor that has longer battery life and improved performance. 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 expected 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. If you would like to share any other feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for being a devoted Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Thank you for sharing your recent experience with using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as we strive to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy Watch8 offers a powerful 3nm processor that has longer battery life and improved performance. 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 expected 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. If you would like to share any other feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for being a devoted Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Exactly company for all age for many reasons
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Ali1306
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] That phone change my life and the form to see the technical easy ! With good accessibility to the up on the words
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy 8 44mm
on July 27, 2025
Posted by: GMP57
from Kennesaw, Georgia
Expertise:Intermediate
I'm sing a Samsung S24FE with Galaxy watch 8.This is a major upgrade from Samsung Galaxy watch 6.
New OS, redesign of watch inside & out. Galaxy watch 8 is much lighter and more comfortable.
I highly recommend this watch
New OS, redesign of watch inside & out. Galaxy watch 8 is much lighter and more comfortable.
I highly recommend this watch
Galaxy 8 watch, 44mm, black band.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung Watch 8
on August 7, 2025
Posted by: ShyamSing
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am incredibly impressed with the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8. The redesign is a huge improvement—it's thinner, lighter, and the new display is so bright I can easily read it even in direct sunlight. The new health tracking features, like "Vascular Load" and "Antioxidant Index," offer valuable insights, and the personalized "Running Coach" has made my workouts more effective. The integration of Google Gemini is a standout feature, making the on-wrist assistant incredibly powerful and convenient for daily tasks. While the battery life isn't a massive leap forward, it's a solid improvement, and the watch's comfort and advanced features make it an essential part of my routine.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US