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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 540 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the Galaxy Watch8 for its overall performance, user-friendly design, and comprehensive features. Many appreciate its lightweight feel, bright screen, and health tracking capabilities. While the battery life is comparable to previous models, some users find the band size to be slightly larger. The watch also boasts a fast charging speed and easy readability.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to set up. Purchased this one to replace Galaxy Watch 4. Wanted to be able to switch bands easily. Was unable to do it with Watch4.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Loses connectivity with receiving texts

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Randomly stops receiving messages every 2 weeks or so and its very important i do for my on call hospital schedule. Either i have to reset my watch completely or restart it along with my phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hi Eric, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we improve our product line to best align with the needs of our customer base. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. If your watch will not pair to a phone, or if it randomly disconnects, restart your watch. You should also make sure the Galaxy wearable app is up to date, but it may be necessary to reset the app and unpair your watch. Please take a moment to check out, "Samsung smart watch will not connect to a phone" to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your connectivity. Feel free to contact Support afterward if you would like further assistance. Thank you for being a devoted Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome watch. I never owned one before. Bought it more or less monitor me health. Pretty darn accurate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this as a Christmas gift for my mom and she absolutely loves it! They had it ready as soon as I got there too

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just as described, easy to program. Nice large screen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The lovely white watch

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was pleased to purchase the galaxy 8 watch, i got it for my girlfriend and it make's her want to go walking

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Technology timesaver

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch is everything it is advertised to be. Easy to use and a real technology time saver. My daughter loves it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just buy it!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this watch! I wanted something to track my steps, but for the cost, this does so much more! This is my 1st smart watch, so I was a little worried about figuring out how to use it. No worries, it was easy (plenty of online video help as well)!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Samsung Galaxy watch

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my smart watch. It keeps track of my steps,heart rate and workouts. Very easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Short battery life

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Brought it to replace Fitbit excellent features, pair with Samsung watch as need. Problem is the battery. Had it not been for the short life of the battery I would have given them 5 stars.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Best Best Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great store, very helpful staff. Price was unbeatable .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had the watch 3. I have been looking to upgrade and I really like the style of this watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does what my Fitbit does and more! I love it.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It took a while to get used to the differences between the Galaxy Watch8 and my FitBit Sense II. But as I continue to explore the features available, I'm impressed and extremely happy with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy 8 watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the watch but wish it could connect to my wwvapp line apple watch does

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cool watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This replaces my google pixel watch. Better battery and samsung exclusive stuff.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect, so easy and convenient at any time. Will recommend to anyone with Android phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lifesaver

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch cant do without it Help me a lot on a day to day living

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rich Nelson for GM

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    That Rich Nelson, best employee you guys have in the entire state of Florida! I will always continue to come back as long as he's employed by you guys!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the 40mm. The smaller size make a huge difference for people who are smaller than your average person.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung is the best

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It looks good. It easy to use! Best Buy offers me a good sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend