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Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 77 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 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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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the beautiful design and comfortable fit of the Galaxy Watch8 Classic, praising its smooth performance and improved battery life. The rotating bezel is also a frequently cited positive feature. However, some customers find the watch too thick.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Samsung Watch for 2025

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

    Love my Watch8 Classic. I had the Watch6 Classic and this watch seems a little less bulky and lighter. The screen is very clear and feels like a quality watch. I wish the watch bands were less expensive and not so exclusive to this model. I use mine with Google Fi for data and paired to my existing Cell phone number. It works good with apps and seems to hold a charge for 2-3 days if you use the power saving and keep the screen off. If I leave screen on and power saving on, then it lasts about 30-40 hours.

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

    Classic style with AI features

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

    Some people will like this style and some may not. Its best to see it in store first. The band is definitely not the most desirable quality but works for this watch. The new AI features add more from the previous models. Overall a nice watch with a large screen. Battery life is still about one day only

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bezel
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Sidegrade from GW8 Classic

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

    Upgraded from GW6 Classic. Screen is slightly smaller. Watch bands are are with lugs now. It means you can't reuse the universal watch bands from older models. Brought back the rotating bezel which is always good.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice watch but the band caused allergic reaction

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

    Overall nice upgrade from previous watches samsung has launched. Looks nice ans feels comfortable. But for some reason stock band caused some kind of alergic reaction on my wrist. No other silicone band has casused any issues to me. Had to send out to samsung for investigation.

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

    Coming From Apple 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 recently switched from an Apple Watch, and I’m very impressed with the Galaxy Watch8 Classic. The stainless steel design feels premium and solid, while the larger display is bright, smooth, and easy to read outdoors. The battery life easily lasts longer than my old watch, and the LTE option gives me real independence from my phone. The integration with Android is seamless, and the rotating bezel makes navigation effortless. Overall, this smartwatch combines style, functionality, and performance perfectly!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Smartwatch for the money

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

    Excellent Device. I have not had a smartwatch in years since my last one several years ago. This one has been great with great looks to match my everyday activities.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good watch

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

    I dont like these smart watches they look so wrong on my wrists but this one feels right. Looks like a normal classy watch. Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Comfort
    Cons mentioned:
    Size
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great watch if you are okay with many caveats.

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

    I pre-ordered this watch as soon as it came out, I love the rotating bezel on my watch 6 classic. Right now it is a month later and I just got to watch today 2 weeks after everyone else got it, what's the point of a pre-order if you get it after everyone else. It's like reserving a car or a hotel room arriving at the location and realizing there is no car or hotel room for you. So Samsung or Best Buy knows how to take reservations, they just don't know how to hold the reservation and you see the whole point of a pre-order is the hold part. Anybody can take reservations but you really need to know how to hold the reservation and get the item to the customer that paid for it. But enough about that let's talk about the watch after I finally received it. I am surprised that Samsung decided to go smaller for more money. My Galaxy watch 6 classic was larger and cheaper than this one. But at least I get 2 years of cellular data which I thought included everything my phone provider did for free. So I thought you know having a smaller watch with more free features for more money seems like a good thing let me try it out and keep an open mind. But every time I tried to activate my watch so I can use the free texting and data I am met with an error saying that I cannot use the free feature that was advertised, and if I want to use it I have to connect it to my cellular network either through AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile and pay them $10 or $15 which defeats the purpose of the free 2-year that was advertised. Now on the positive I do like how the watch sits on my wrist it feels lighter and more snug to my wrist which should give you more accurate readings. So in conclusion I would say get this watch if you haven't upgraded in years and want the latest features without going Ultra but don't get it if you think you will get 2 years free of call and texting like you do with your carrier because that is not the case here.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Howdy ExpertLeo, thanks for taking the opportunity to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We appreciate your candor as we improve the performance and functionality of our product line. The Galaxy Watch8 Classic is offered in 46mm in comparison to the Galaxy Watch6 Classic at 43mm/47mm. To take advantage of this phenomenal promotion through Google Fi, please update your watch in the Galaxy Wearable app when update is available. Then once your device has been updated, please open the Galaxy Wearable app, navigate to your watch settings, then to mobile plans, and finally Setup mobile plans. *Google Fi phone plan not required. No changes to your current phone number or plan required. 4G data speed is included with the offer up to 500 MB per month, after which usage, data will slow to 256 kbps. Data will be capped at 1 GB per month. Voice calling over LTE is not supported. Feel free to reach out to Support afterward if you have any questions for us or if you would like any further assistance. Thanks for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Design
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Samsung watch so far!

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

    Bf loves it. Claerly a lot of work was put into the design of this watch. He especially loves how the dial clicks like a real watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Comfort
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Beautiful Watch

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

    This is my go to work watch. Love the free data and messaging thru Google. Very comfortable. They really slimmed it down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung watch

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

    Amazing fits perfect on my wrist, works for what I need it to do on a day to day basis.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy watch classic 7

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

    Love this watch, I'm glad I waited, im glad they brought the bezel back, get a lot of compliments

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best Samsung watch I've ever had

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

    It works very well, very quickly, has bright colors on the screen, and is a size that fits my hand.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bezel
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful device

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

    Happy to see Samsung brought back the bezel. This watch is better in ways than the Ultra. Love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Samsung.

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

    Always been a fan of Samsung devices. Well-designed and excellent quality.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Samsung

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

    Always been a fan of Samsung devices. Well-designed and excellent quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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

    Great watch, comfortable and easily can compete woth the Apple watch.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for me

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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 perfectly what i was looking for, fits comfortably.

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

    Nice watch

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

    Nice watch. Works as it should. Though it came with free LTE for 2 years, it still needs to be connected to your phone via bluetooth to call and talk through the watch. So no leaving phone at home and just using the watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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.

    This is an awesome watch and very smooth. Great for yourself and or a gift

    I would recommend this to a friend
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