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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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
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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.
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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
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Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Smartwatch for the money
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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
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Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good watch
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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
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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
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Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Samsung watch so far!
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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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very Beautiful Watch
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This is my go to work watch. Love the free data and messaging thru Google. Very comfortable. They really slimmed it down.
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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 is an awesome watch and very smooth.
Great for yourself and or a gift