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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 438 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm LTE's overall performance and features as positives, with some appreciating its design and ease of use. The most common concern is the battery life. Some customers also expressed issues with the size of the band and dislike the band's color.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Watch

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

    I've been wearing my Samsung Galaxy Watch for a few weeks now, and I'm really impressed with its features and performance. The design is sleek and stylish, and the display is vibrant and easy to read. The fitness tracking features are top-notch, and I've found the watch to be accurate in monitoring my activity levels and heart rate. The built-in GPS is also super helpful for tracking my runs and hikes. The battery life is decent, and I've been able to get through a full day without needing to recharge. The watch is also compatible with my Android phone, which makes it easy to receive notifications and control my music playback. One thing I'd like to see improved is the integration with third-party apps. Sometimes, it takes a while for notifications to sync, and I'd love to see more app options available. Overall, I'm really happy with my Samsung Galaxy Watch, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and feature-packed smartwatch.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice upgrade

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

    Really enjoying the Galaxy Watch8 having used another product for many years. It has great features, sits comfortably on the wrist with it's low profile, and looks good. The battery life is acceptable, getting around 36 hours before having to charge.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Smartwatch!

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

    The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 it's fantastic! After all this years and past models finally the 8th edition it's worth buying and wearing! *The quality and Design are flawless and the light weight make this watch a great looking wearable and a perfect companion while working out or even sleeping for tracking purposes! *The UI runs very smooth and the screen is very bright and responsive. Also it is very customizable and everything looks so good on this watch! Wear it daily or use it to achieve your fitness goals ir track your sleep, with almost 2 days of battery life (normal usage) this watch is fantastic and comes at a very competitive price! I'm loving it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It Just Makes Sense

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

    While I thought this watch was really ugly, it has grown on me tremendously. It just works. It's thin, it weighs nothing, it has Spotify over LTE, I can do DJ nights on my runs without my phone. No drama, build is solid, UI makes sense. It just works. I thought the Pixel Watch would be better because it looked better, but the Galaxy Watch 8 is a far superior device.

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

    Excellent Watch fo Health, Display, and Comfort

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

    Excellent fit to my wrist and excellent health tracking: sleep tracking, cardio info, dietary habits, and personalized trainng. Display is excellent. This is the first smart watch that actually turns on the display when I rotate my wrist to see the time. Battery life goes 2 days with a little to spare.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is a really great watch

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

    I am upgrading from a Galaxy 6. I was really happy with the amount I got for the trade in. It wasn't a huge leap in technology, but it has many small improvements that made the upgrade worth it. The overall design is better. It feels more comfortable on the wrist and is flatter. Battery life seems a little better. Speakers are very good. It comes pre-installed with Gemini where you press a physical button to activate it and instantly pops up.

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

    It's like wearing a mini-computer & health monitor

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

    This watch is a little big, but I chose this size for the battery life. So far, I am liking it. I can monitor my health as well as answer my phone, find my phone when I absent-mindedly misplace it, get reminders to get moving, check weather, etc. Too many great features to list here. The only downfall is that I do not have a Samsung phone, so some features are limited. Still, I am very happy with this watch.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Final Verdict

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

    The Galaxy Watch8 (44mm) is a standout Android smartwatch — elegant, powerful, packed with health and fitness tools, and a dependable daily companion. If you want a capable smartwatch that marries style with functionality (and don’t mind charging it every day), this is a fantastic choice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    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.

    This is an excellent watch for users that want quality and a simple, minimalist look and feel. It's perfect for everyday use and has a lot of sensors and health features. I would recommend this product to any Android users (especially Samsung users).

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Comfort, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Night and Day Difference in Comfort!

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

    I came from an Apple Watch Ultra, which was always too heavy and bulky for my wrist. The difference with this Galaxy Watch 8 is night and day! It's so comfortable and light that I barely notice I'm wearing it. The design is sleek, and I'm really happy with the battery life, easily getting over 2 days on a single charge. Very glad I made the switch!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Features

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the Money

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

    Great watch, a lot of helpful features. Easy to see. Long lasting battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Comfort, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    R. BELL

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

    Well designed watch. Flexible dial designs. Easily visible. Long life battery. Comfortable band.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy, Excellent features and perfect fit

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

    I love my new Galaxy Watch8 44mm, it does everything I need and more. The transfer from my old Watch4 44mm was seamless and took little to no time via Smart Things app. There are so many different faces I can install and utilise to change what I see every time I look at it and the battery is a huge upgrade on this, higly recommend grabbing one of these as soon as you can.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SAMSUNG WATCH

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

    Watch is great and all features in it are awesome. Best watch and best fitting

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

    Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 for an old timer.

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

    I purchased the Galaxy Watch8 44mm Blue Tooth Watch. As I get older (I'm 67) and I want to do a little bit of monitoring my basic health such as pulse rate when I am doing things as well as Oxygen level as well as some sleep issues. I'm relatively active, biking and playing non-contact sports. I'm not interested in being connected to the world of things, so basic readings and time are what I use most of the time. I have set my settings to be minimal and get up to 4 days of battery life. I prefer the bigger screen. The information fits better than the 40mm screen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Watch

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

    Samsung watches keep getting better and better. With a brighter screen, comfortable band, better battery, I could not ask for more. It's tracks your exercise activity and I like to answer the phone with Blue Tooth.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome watch.

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

    Great watch. Upgraded from the 7 and I can't be more happier. The new squarish design I didn't like at first but it has definitely grew on me. Such a nice upgrade. If you have a Samsung device, go with this watch .

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

    Miss the rotating ring

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

    Was time for an upgrade from Watch6. Overall wasn't much of an upgrade. It does have a better battery life but it is larger than the 43mm Watch6. I wish it was 43mm, this doesn't fit my wrist as well and I wouldn't want to go to 40mm. The screen is an upgrade but we lost the rotating ring. That's criminal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Upgrade From Watch6

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

    I got this after having a Watch6 for a couple of years. The improvements are noticeable. The new design is both functional and stylish. I seem to get more consistent readings now that the watch lays flatter on my wrist. I like the stacked widgets. Makes it easier to see more items at a glance or launch apps with less swipes. Battery life actually goes for 2 days now without a charge. We'll see how long that lasts. A bit pricy for the upgrade and the new band system is a little annoying. I basically have to dump a bunch of old bands since they were 20mm and no one makes an adaptor for them to convert, Probably needed fresh bands anyways. Overall satisfied with purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Features
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Upgrade

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this watch! The design is different yet elegant. The features are great. The screen looks brighter. Well done, Samsung!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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