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Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 221 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the Galaxy Watch8's overall performance, design, and battery life, with many appreciating the updated features and ease of use. The watch is also praised for being lightweight and having great health tracking capabilities, along with a bright, clear screen and fast charging speed. The only concern mentioned by customers is the band size, which some find to be a bit bigger.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Watch

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

    Huge upgrade. I love that they made it squarish. Love it

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

    Battery can be better

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

    This smart watch has a lot of features i like, but battery life appears not as good - a full charge lasts a day only.

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

    My Watch

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

    I like my new watch I like the functions of the watch

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

    Strongly Recommend

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

    I bought this as a gift for my mom, and she loves it.

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

    Galaxy 8 smart 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'm still unsure of how to use all of the features on my watch

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

    GREAT WATCH

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

    Took time to charge watch. But a good updated item to have.

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

    Series 8

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

    Works as well as the older series. The battery life is still very short.

    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
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Watch

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

    I am just starting to use it, so still learning what it can do.

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

    Nice!!

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

    Excellent smartwatch. Nice looking for everyday wear!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Better be ready to charge twice daily !!

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

    Horrible battery life. I wish i kept my Apple watch. Also, the step count (main reason i have this) is wildly inaccurate. They don't even measure when cutting grass (Apple did!). Another selling feature for me was the ability to track blood pressure. That's a non eyeing feature. Stick with Apple if you're thinking of switching - or a completely differdnt brand !! I wish i saved my box so i could return this but i didn't so now I'm stuck.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Aloha TracyR, thank you for finding the opportunity to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We value your feedback as we remain committed to constant innovation as we strive 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. The 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 may be impacting your device. Also check out, "Inaccurate steps on your Samsung smart watch" to resolve what you may be experiencing with your feature. The Galaxy Watch8 Series is unable to monitor or measure blood pressure at this time due to the lack of FDA approval. If you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources shared, please feel free to reach out to Support. Thank you for being a staunch Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    The battery was consuming me!

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

    I spent more time charging and worrying about charging it than enjoying it. The battery did not last 18 holes of golf because I was using the GPS in the app. Every time I looked at my watch I thought more about charging it than using it. This is not a good elliptical workout tracker either. It picked up only about 1 out of 5 steps. Loved the screen quality. Back to my Garmin Venu 3s.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hey there Djmswhite, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We know how important the lasting battery of your device is to you every day, and we would love to assist you with this experience at your convenience. We recommend using the troubleshooting guide we have available online titled "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch". We also have our team of experts available to assist you any time you believe your device is not operating as intended. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

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

    Don't like the charge time only lasts a day or so.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Good day JohnL, thank you for reaching out to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. 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 Support at your earliest convenience. Thanks for choosing Samsung! - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Very Inconvenient

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

    I don't like the fact that I have to check my watch every night just to make sure that the battery saver didn't switch on by itself. Some things cannot work it that battery savers is on. Also I don't like the bands being plastic.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hey Qways, thank you for sharing your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as we strive to improve the functionality of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. If you're experiencing less than expected battery life on your device, please feel free to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors could be impacting your device. If you would like any further assistance afterward, let us know by contacting Support. Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price.

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

    Not satisfied for the price. Bought the newer version thinking it would blow me away. Going to return it. Same features as Samsung Galaxy watch i bought 5 plus years ago.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Howdy SuzanneR, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your valuable input is appreciated. The Galaxy Watch8 is an unsurpassed upgrade from your Galaxy Watch3. The Galaxy Watch8 offers a newer Wear OS with AI (Gemini), significantly advanced health sensors (ECG, Skin Temp, Body Comp), a brighter display, better performance, and a fresh design with new strap system. In fact, Vascular Load, Antioxidant Index, Sleep Coaching, and Gemini AI are not available on the Galaxy Watch3. If you would like to share any other feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please reach out to Support. We're always happy to listen and work toward a better experience for our customers. Thanks for choosing Samsung! - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Watch wouldn't pair with Wife's Phone

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

    Watch would not pair with Wife's phone. Several people tried and even Geek Squad and Verizon couldn't get it to pair. We had to return the watch and are still looking for one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not recommendable

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

    Battery dont last a day, excessively expensive for the performance, and heart rate tracker failed a lot.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Salutations AlejandroG, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your feedback allows us to continue to strive in providing the best products with superior functionality on the market to our customers. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 can vary depending on usage. The 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 check out, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors may be impacting your device. Also feel free to take a look at, "Monitor your heart rate on your Samsung smart watch" to learn more about utilizing your heart tracking feature. Let us know if you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance by contacting Support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for being a dedicated Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    battery low

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

    poor quality. the battery is bad. battery does not last much time. I did not like.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Aloha JorgeR, thanks for sharing your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 with us. We appreciate your feedback as we strive to improve the performance and functionality of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. 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 anticipated battery life on your device, 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 by reaching out to Support. Thanks for being a loyal Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy 8 watch review

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

    I love the watch! It has everything I expected and more! Easy to use and very light in weight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy watch 6

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

    Works great. Annoying item is recurring message about an account that needs action, but no action is available. Geek Squad didn't have a solution either.

    I would recommend this to a friend