Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 44mm LTE - Silver - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.6
(1,297 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,297 reviews
5 Stars
985
4 Stars
216
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
24
1 Star
17
89%of customers recommend this product.
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310 out of
349)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 44mm LTE - Silver - (2025)
Customer Rating
4
Not much new but battery is good
on August 4, 2025
Posted by: Amdriver
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like to use battery saver but to use the new features you can't use that so that is tough. Wish the battery was better.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Great features
on August 6, 2025
Posted by: Bassman65
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The watch has great features but lacks in battery. The Samsung health features are what I use to kinda stay in shape. This watch connects well with my S25 ultra.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, August 6, 2025
Howdy Bassman65,
Thanks for taking the available time out of your day to share your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your candor as we make every effort to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Battery life on 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 Galaxy watch8 battery is not performing as expected, please take a moment to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors may be impacting the life of your battery. 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 at your leisure. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Thanks for taking the available time out of your day to share your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your candor as we make every effort to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Battery life on 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 Galaxy watch8 battery is not performing as expected, please take a moment to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors may be impacting the life of your battery. 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 at your leisure. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Customer Rating
3
Familiar Feel with Minor Upgrades
on August 8, 2025
Posted by: DocSunshine
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy Watch 8 delivers solid performance with much-improved battery life, lasting a full two days compared to older models that barely made it through one. It integrates well with Samsung Health, tracking fitness and wellness reliably, and some AI health aids are promising, though not all work consistently.
Despite Samsung promoting AI integration, the Watch 8 feels largely like past Galaxy Watches with only minor changes. Some menu mapping has been altered, making it harder to locate essential apps and customize quick access. Instead of easily setting up your preferred apps for quick scrolling, it’s more of a “find it where it is” experience.
The addition of Gemini is nice in theory, but in practice, it can be frustrating — the watch often takes over instead of letting Gemini answer on your phone, even when your phone is nearby. Samsung also preloaded Google Messages despite switching to Samsung Messages, resulting in rogue texts that appear only on the watch. This is likely tied to the dummy LTE phone number, which has been inconvenient to manage.
While the Watch 8’s improvements in battery life are a welcome change, it lacks meaningful new features or AI integrations that set it apart. It’s essentially the same Galaxy Watch you’ve seen before, with small tweaks that may or may not improve your daily use.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, August 8, 2025
Greetings DocSunshine,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as we strive to improve the performance and functionality of our product line. The Galaxy Watch8 series brings significant performance, software, and health feature upgrades, including a brighter display, a faster 3nm chip, and new health tracking capabilities like the antioxidant sensor from its predecessors. Without having more details available regarding what you may be experiencing with your device and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I recommend reaching out to Samsung Support for further assistance. Thank you for choosing Samsung!
- Debra
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as we strive to improve the performance and functionality of our product line. The Galaxy Watch8 series brings significant performance, software, and health feature upgrades, including a brighter display, a faster 3nm chip, and new health tracking capabilities like the antioxidant sensor from its predecessors. Without having more details available regarding what you may be experiencing with your device and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I recommend reaching out to Samsung Support for further assistance. Thank you for choosing Samsung!
- Debra
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great Wearable, But a Few Annoyances
on August 12, 2025
Posted by: Sblake23
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for a little while now, and overall, it's a solid smartwatch. The design is a big plus—it's incredibly lightweight and sits flush on my wrist, so it's comfortable to wear all day without feeling bulky. I also really like the new watch band system; it's a huge improvement and makes swapping bands a breeze.
The watch is very responsive, and I've experienced no lag or delays when navigating through apps or notifications. The battery life is decent, getting me through about 24 hours on a full charge, which is pretty standard for a smartwatch. However, I do wish it charged a bit faster.
One of the biggest downsides for me has been using Google Gemini. It's often not very responsive, and my phone usually activates first when I try to wake it on the watch. It’s a minor frustration, but one I hope can be improved in future updates.
Despite a couple of small issues, the Galaxy Watch 8 is a great device and a definite upgrade.
The watch is very responsive, and I've experienced no lag or delays when navigating through apps or notifications. The battery life is decent, getting me through about 24 hours on a full charge, which is pretty standard for a smartwatch. However, I do wish it charged a bit faster.
One of the biggest downsides for me has been using Google Gemini. It's often not very responsive, and my phone usually activates first when I try to wake it on the watch. It’s a minor frustration, but one I hope can be improved in future updates.
Despite a couple of small issues, the Galaxy Watch 8 is a great device and a definite upgrade.
Value
4
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Customer Rating
5
Great smart watch
on August 16, 2025
Posted by: Ducky
from Stevens Point WI
Expertise:Intermediate
I have had galaxy watch 8 for a week now, an up grade from galaxy watch 5, I love it. Very happy to report i like the functionality. The watch sits on my wrist better with the new strap design. Thank you
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
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Customer Rating
4
Great watch, but one annoyance
on August 22, 2025
Posted by: AnonyMouse
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this watch. It is a nice upgrade from the 6! It's much faster. It has some devent upgrades like Galaxy AI which def makes what I'm trying to do easier & quicker. I like that it sits more flush to the wrist too which is a massive plus for me. The one thing that I dislike (& almost caused me to send it back) is that your old watch straps are now obsolete. They don't work with this watch as this version has quick release tech for band removal/attachment. I have a nice collection of bands so this is upsetting. I wish they didn't do this, but I understand why they did. Hopefully they go back to the previous strap release soon. I will say, the quick release is extremely convenient...just wish they sold adapters so that we could use our older watch straps. I bought a nice stainless steel one (see photo). Overall, it's a 7/10 for me.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: STEEL
from NYC
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Switched from Watch 7 that was giving me 2 days max battery life to Watch 8 getting 1 1/2. A big turn off
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
2
Design
4
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, August 29, 2025
Good day STEEL,
Thanks for sharing your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as we continue to improve the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy Watch8 battery life 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, please take a moment to review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors may be impacting your device. Let us know if you have any questions for us afterward or if you would like any further assistance by reaching out to Samsung Support at your leisure. Thanks for being a devoted Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Thanks for sharing your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as we continue to improve the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy Watch8 battery life 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, please take a moment to review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors may be impacting your device. Let us know if you have any questions for us afterward or if you would like any further assistance by reaching out to Samsung Support at your leisure. Thanks for being a devoted Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Posted by: Anonymous
from Wisconsin
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Goes dead faster than the 6 and 7 Im charging every day
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
2
Design
3
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, September 5, 2025
Aloha Kenneth, Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your sentiments as we continue to improve the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also offer Samsung Care+ that is similar to extended warranty and an insurance package combined that provides protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It would cover events like accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns, and potentially theft and loss. Samsung Care+ offers you that peace of mind when added to your eligible devices. Our partners at UbreakIfix are also available to service your device if you would like to make an appointment for repairs. The Galaxy Watch8 battery life 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 optimal battery life, please take a moment to review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors may be impacting your device. Please let us know if you have any questions for us afterward or if you would like any further assistance by reaching out to Samsung Support at your leisure. Thanks for being a devoted Samsung customer. - Debra
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