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Galaxy Watch8 (Bluetooth, 44 mm)

4.7

Recommended by 96% of customers.

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5.0 77%
4.0 18%
3.0 5%
2.0 1%
1.0 1%
Features 4.8
Performance 4.7
Design 4.7
Value 4.5
AI Functionality 3.8
AI review summary
  • Customers praise advanced health tracking with sleep insights, step data, and new wellness metrics
  • Most highlight the lightweight, ergonomic design and comfortable band as exceptional daily-wear features
  • Reviewers find the interface intuitive and setup process quick, even for first-time users
  • Many upgrading from older models report significant improvements in sensor accuracy and responsiveness
  • A few note daily charging is needed, though this is vastly outweighed by positive feedback
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Amm2019
5

2025-08-01

Colour : Silver
5
Pre ordered the Galaxy Watch8. Traded in my old watch, and got a wonderful credit towards the new device. So happy that I did. The new watch is crisp, with a new face that has a plate behind it. Makes it look elegant. The only issue I have is there is not many different colors of bands to choose from besides White. I prefer a taupe color.
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5

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5

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5

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5
Duck268
5

2025-08-07

Colour : Silver
5
Bought my Watch 8 during presale, with promotion code and a trade in, the price was great. This is my first smart watch and I'm very happy with it.
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5

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5

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Princess T
5

2025-08-05

Colour : Silver
5
I received the Galaxy Watch8 2 weeks ago and am very happy with my purchase! I upgraded from the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 and I have to say that the battery life is so much better with the Watch8 than the Watch7. With the Watch7 LTE, I would get less than 1 day of battery life, even with the LTE turned off, and just sitting around the house. With the Watch8, even walking around all day while on vacation, I was returning to the hotel room with approximately 50% battery, such an improvement! The display is also much criper, and I really like the new UI. I would definitely recommend this watch to anyone looking for a smartwatch.
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5

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5

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5

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5
Watch8
5

2026-09-30

Colour : Graphite
5
I love my new watch and all its new features
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Customizable Watch Faces Slim & Minimal Design Everyday Wellness Sleep Tracking & Insights Fast & Responsive Performance Smooth App Experience Reliable Connectivity Health & Fitness Tracking Great protection plan Premium Design Dust & Water Resistance Bright & Clear Display

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5

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5

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5

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5

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5
SuperTechno2004
5

2025-08-02

Colour : Silver
5
Unlike most people who dislike the new design, I personally love it! It's a breath of fresh air. It looks so modern and clean! It's so fast, and the battery life is good! I've been loving it! One of my favorite things is the fact that the strap release mechanism is now built into the watch! No more fiddling with pins, you just clip the strap into place!
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5

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5

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Stco
5

2025-09-05

Colour : Silver
5
I've had the Galaxy Watch 8 for a little while now and it's been awesome. The first thing I noticed is how light and comfortable it is. I've had other smartwatches that felt chunky and heavy, but I literally forget I'm wearing this one, even when I'm sleeping. The new squircle design actually looks way better in person than in pictures, and the band is super comfortable. It feels really well-made, and the battery life is surprisingly good, lasting me well over a day even with my always-on display. The whole thing just feels like a natural part of my day, which is exactly what you want from a smartwatch.
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5

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4

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5

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5
Gursirat
5

2025-08-07

Colour : Silver
5
Upgraded my Watch 42mm (2018) to the Watch8 44mm, and I'm having a blast with it. I was barely using my first watch and had reservations on how much use I would get out of my new Watch8. But a week later all those doubts are out of my mind! I use the watch daily to track my sleep, measure my BMI every morning, and calculate all my daily fitness objective. The ease that the UI provide to access my music during my runs or cycling has been such a boon! And I can't stop playing with the amount of display customization Samsung has provided for the device. Every event I try out a new watch face, its always switching between casual, business and sports mode regularly! Definately recommend this!
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5

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5

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4

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baljinder__sandhu__
5

2025-08-31

Colour : Graphite
5
I had a Galaxy Watch 7 before, but buying this was a great decision. It feels light on my wrist, and the band is more comfortable. I can wear it for a longer time, plus the battery lasts longer. I make it through my day easily and still have enough juice to wear it without worrying about charging, and the features are an added bonus on top of all that.
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5

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5

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5

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Nunci
5

2026-07-15

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using mobile phones for as long as they were available. I bought my first Samsung phone just over a year ago and after getting used to the different platform, I plan to stay with Samsung. I bought the Samsung Tablet and recently went all in and committed by buying the Galaxy Watch and Samsung Pro4 Ear Buds. I love the watch because of its look and feel when I wear it. It looks and feels like a real watch that does amazing things! I personally love the fact that I can split my face to two different time zones. It's not just the products that are great; their online service is impeccable. Highly recommend Samsung for all products.

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5

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5

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5

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-07-22

Samsung AU

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear you've enjoyed your transition to the Samsung ecosystem and that your new watch has been a great addition. We truly appreciate your loyalty and hope you continue enjoying all your Samsung devices for years to come.

watch8_good
5

2025-08-01

Colour : Silver
5
I ordered it when it was on pre-order. I love this watch 8. This new design is beautiful and I love it, Compare to watch 4. The one UI 8 is AWESOME.
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5

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5

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5

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5
Deepti
5

2025-09-13

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I fell in love with my boyfriend Samsung S24 in 2024. Since then, we had two babies together. Earbuds 3 Pro and now Watch 8 40mm Bluetooth + LTE. My baby didn't disappoint me, instead made me proud. I am still figuring out all the features. But very happy so far. Beautiful sexy design, looks sleek even on my thin arm, specifically love the two finger pinch dismissal of notifications, side button customisation, app notification settings. I haven't used the health tracking yet. I would have loved to be able to manually lock the watch with the wrist detection turned on. But now I need to turn it off to be able to lock it manually.

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5

Performance

5

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5

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J one
5

2025-08-27

Colour : Graphite
5
I was moved from watch5 pro to watch 8, 44mm A way more comfy and nothing complainant.
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5

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4

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4

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ontariowolf
5

2025-12-20

Colour : Silver
5
I upgraded from my Galaxy Watch 4 to get the newest health sensors. As a senior, every moment is precious. The Galaxy Watch 8 supports my physical/mental health routines. Tracking my heart health is so important. Every senior should have one/

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5

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4

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4

Value

4
Jkap
4

2025-09-04

Colour : Graphite
4
Very nice watch. A bit larger than I expected due to the design of the watch.
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Features

5

Performance

5

Design

3

Value

3
VNMvin
5

2025-08-01

Colour : Silver
5
I bought this last month and I am very satisfied with my purchase..
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5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
VickyNG77
5

2025-08-01

Colour : Silver
5
lighter brighter and more comfortable than the previous ones
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Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

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4
Superboep
4

2025-10-02

South Africa

Colour : Graphite
4
This is the first smart watch I have ever bought. In fact this is the first watch I've had for over 15 years other than a Polar fitness band. I bought it when I upgraded my phone as part of the contract as a way to monitor my fitness and I was pleasantly surprised at how well integrated it is with the phone and Clouse services. The only gripe I have is that the battery only lasts a day, which I can understand considering what it does, but it is really annoying having grown up with watches where the battery lasts for weeks or months. I suppose this will get better over time. But lovely watch, great design, amazing customisability.
Jchase1984
5

2025-08-14

Colour : Silver
5
I decided to upgrade from my Galaxy Watch 6 to the Galaxy Watch 8 44mm as I was very intrigued by the new UI and design. I must say that I am quite happy with the new watch. It's far better than the previous models and the battery life is also a bit better. The new UI helps you get much better battery life despite not really being much bigger. The design itself is great, but not for everyone! The software is nicely designed and the watch is zippy. My only gripe with it is that I wish the wireless charging was faster! Overall it's a great watch!
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Features

4

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Buddytheelf
3

2025-12-09

Colour : Graphite
3
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Had a Samsung galaxy watch 4 previously. Can't run some Samsung apps properly that I used to run on previous watch due to permissions being so locked down. New features like vascular load and Age's index not really helpful. Don't know what results should look like for some one my age. Using a Vaseline than comparing against a baseline can let you know if improving or getting worse, but doesn't tell me how I compare to my age group. I don't feel like it's a massive leap forward. Much the same. Not worth the upgrade (so far). Temperature should be able to be measured any time. Not just while I'm sleeping. Needs work

Features

3

Performance

4

Design

5

Value

4
Ameet
5

2025-08-05

Colour : Silver
5
I have used Pixel watch, Pixel watch 2 and Pixel watch 3 for last couple years. Apart from getting notifications, i wanted to track my health especially sleeping habits. None of the pixel watches were comfortable on my wrist while sleeping. With the Galaxy Watch 8 44mm, i have been sleeping with it since the day i received it. It did help me realize how much sleep deprived i was. Its been just about 10 days using it, and I am already getting better with my sleeping habits. The watch is really light weight and comfortable.
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Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
BlackboxRhino
4

2026-10-09

Colour : Graphite
4
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm here for the gift card, but stayed to tell you how surprisingly good the Galaxy Watch8 actually is! I expected a smartwatch. What I got was a little computer strapped to my wrist that somehow makes my phone feel lazy. The screen is beautiful, everything feels smooth, and the health tracking is impressive. It works brilliantly with my Google Pixel, and being able to use my own custom apps is a massive bonus. Is it perfect? Not quite. The battery could last longer, but considering everything this little gadget does, I'm impressed. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Would I still like the gift card? Also absolutely. 😂

Features

5

Performance

4

Design

5

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-10-13

Samsung AU

Thank you for sharing such a fun and enthusiastic review! We're delighted that your smartwatch has exceeded your expectations and become such a useful everyday companion. It's wonderful to hear that you're enjoying the beautiful display and smooth performance, along with the convenience of having helpful features right on your wrist. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope you continue discovering even more to love!

CaSk
2

2025-12-09

Colour : Silver
2
I purchased the watch as a Christmas present for my husband. After wearing the watch for 6 days the battery life was not improving. The most you will get for battery life is 1.5 days with all features turned off. This makes it an expensive digital watch. Very disappointed when comparing to Garmin's that he was getting an average of a 6 days battery life. I do not recommend purchasing this watch especially if you currently have a Garmin and are thinking of trying a Galaxy watch.

Features

3

Performance

1

Design

5

Value

1
Response from Samsung:
2026-03-25

SECA CS

Hello CaSk, We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that you experienced challenges with your product and will share this feedback to our relevant teams. If you would like to provide additional feedback or discuss this ticket further, our email support will be happy to assist by visiting https://www.samsung.com/ca/support/emailsupport/ and choosing ‘Email General Support’ Thank you, Samsung Customer Care

Dudubub
5

2025-11-17

Colour : Graphite
5
I had no idea how much I would enjoy this watch. I did not think it would work on me, but its feedback makes me want to be more active. It helps me notice when I sit too long, and I love the faces (spent way too much time customizing mine, but I can't honestly say I regret it). I was worried about the battery, but it was never a problem, and with the quick charger, it fills up real quick. The display is awesome, and it is very well built. After several months of heavy use, it still looks like new. I also really like the gestures, and specifically the "double pinch". The speakers are better than I would expect, speech (Gimini) is very clear, and when I am really lazy, I make quick phone calls from it (mostly to the fam). I love paying with it (personally, I use Google Wallet), and I love to have DUO on me wherever I am for 2FA. I received it as a gift from my in-laws (I know... lucky me...), but it was not too profitable, as I liked it so much that I bought the 40mm Watch8 for my sister (I know.... lucky her...).

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
DeanG
5

2025-08-14

Colour : Silver
5
I have had this watch for a month now and it is fantastic. Upgraded from the 6 model and this one has even more features that I use all the time. Lots of health tracking functions which I use constantly. EKG, blood oxygen SPo2, heart rate etc. I still need to calibrate the blood pressure monitor with an external one but I intend to use this health function as well. Fitness tracking is really good as well. Tap my CC from the watch now instead of the phone.
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5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
thetravellingpara
5

2026-10-09

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been really impressed with the Galaxy Watch8 44 mm. It works brilliantly with my Samsung S23 Ultra and has quickly become part of my everyday routine. The screen is bright and easy to read, the menus are simple to use, and I like being able to check calls, messages, reminders and other information without constantly pulling out my phone. I also use it for activity, sleep and general health tracking, which has made me pay a bit more attention to what I’m doing each day. What I like most is that it doesn’t feel like a gadget I’ll get bored with after a few weeks. It’s genuinely useful. Do I absolutely need it? Probably not. Would I want to give it up now? Definitely not.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

4

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-10-13

Samsung AU

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that your smartwatch has become such a useful part of your daily routine and works well with your phone. It's wonderful to know you're enjoying the bright, easy-to-read display, intuitive menus and convenient access to calls, messages and everyday features. We hope you continue discovering even more ways your watch can make life easier. Thank you for choosing Samsung!

HappyCustomer123
4

2026-07-08

Colour : Graphite
4
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this watch a couple days ago and I am so impressed. Upgrading from an ageing Watch4, this new watch is so comfortable to wear, the cushion design is surprisingly nice and it's growing on me. The only downside tho is that this watch does get get damaged pretty easily, like I already have a range of small cosmetic marks. Also, I am fairly certain that my watch actually came with some as well, which is a bummer, so maybe quality control is not the best. That being said, I have come to embrace the marks as I believe they make it truly mine, and the rest of the watch is just top tier. It's so smooth, the battery is so legendary, and overall it's great for all aspects of my life.

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5

Performance

5

Design

4

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-07-09

Samsung AU

Thank you for sharing such a detailed review! We're delighted to hear you're enjoying your new watch and that the comfort, smooth performance, battery life, and overall experience have made it a worthwhile upgrade. We also appreciate you letting us know about the cosmetic marks you noticed. Your feedback regarding the watch's finish and quality control is valuable, and we'll be sure to pass it on to the appropriate team for consideration.

Jon_Asero
4

2025-08-14

Colour : Silver
4
I bought this watch a couple weeks ago. I traded my old Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm) in order to get this. Trade value was very low but they also gave me a $150 credit to reduce the total cost of a new smart watch. So far, I love the OLED display compared to the old watch. Very high knits, so being outdoors, I can still see my notifications just fine. Battery life, gets me about a full day. Mind you, I have everything turned on. One thing I'm a bit disappointed on is the Always on Display. It does not dim the image at all. My Samsung Fit 3 does Always on Display better by just having the time. Which really is what I was expecting. There are other sensors that I have yet to test. Also, for the life of me, why does Samsung not provide the option to upgrade the straps for free. I got the 40mm version and it came with a small band. It barely fits my wrist. I love the build quality of this thing. Premium feeling and light on the wrist.
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4

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4

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5

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Hakla_SRK
3

2025-08-14

Colour : Silver
3
Coming from Galaxy Watch 7. Slimmer design and One UI 8 makes best combo. I like these bands but have to start a new band collection. Still battery is same as previous one. Samsung loves cutting features on base models. (RIP S26 base)

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5

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3

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4

Value

4
Response from Samsung:
2026-03-26

Ivana Samsung CS

Hello, Thank you for taking time out of your day to providing us product feedback. We will pass this to our relevant teams. For additional product feature feedback or troubleshooting support, please connect with our experts via Live Chat at https://www.samsung.com/ca/support/live-chat-support Thank you, Samsung Customer Care.

Anonymous
4

2026-05-25

Korea

Colour : Graphite
4
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy Watch 8 has a premium design and feels comfortable to wear. The display is bright and smooth. Fitness tracking is quite accurate, and connectivity with the phone is good. Battery lasts about a day but could be better. Overall, it’s a good watch for daily use. Rating: 4/5
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HacNasseur
5

2025-08-01

Colour : Silver
5
Love the watch, big screen, smooth navigation with the OS, fitness tracking is great, the only caveat is the battery life. Never was able to get more than 24 hours especially because I workout basically daily and the tracking my activities seem to drain a lot of battery.
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Taji
5

2025-09-03

Colour : Silver
5
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is sleek, comfortable, and packed with useful features. It delivers smooth performance, excellent health tracking, strong battery life, and seamless phone integration. A perfect balance of style and functionality, highly recommended!
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Saibot
5

2025-08-18

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Colour : Graphite
5
What I Love: Feather-light and sleek design Display that shines, literally Packed with smart health features Sleep coaching and bedtime guidance AI-powered life assistant What I Don't Love: Battery life falls short Samsung phone advantages Health metrics need more context Software familiarity comes with nuance If you're seeking a stylish, ultra-comfortable smartwatch loaded with next-gen health and AI features—and you're a Samsung phone user—the Galaxy Watch 8 delivers. It's sleek, feature-rich, and a standout in modern wearables. But if your top priorities are battery life or cross-platform compatibility, you may want to explore other options—or fully weigh Samsung’s feature ecosystem before committing.
optic275
5

2026-10-10

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy watch 8 is so far the best Samsung watch, with a super low profile physically on the arm, the most noticeable factor is weight. This is my third Galaxy watch, from the very first model, choosing the classic, then the Galaxy 6 classic, and over that period of time the generationl transformation has been quite different. Samsung's journey from heavy chunky watches, LTE 3G, now retaired from the air waves in Australia to 4G connection, still not at 5G, and the fitness apps that appear to dominate with a huge following. Great watch Samsung, thank for the experience.

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5

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4

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5

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4
Response from Samsung:
2026-10-13

Samsung AU

Thank you for sharing your journey with us! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your latest smartwatch, especially its lightweight feel and low-profile design. It's wonderful to have your support across several generations of our wearable devices. We truly appreciate your continued loyalty and hope your watch remains a valuable part of your everyday routine!

Kimi85
5

2026-10-17

Colour : Graphite
5
I purchased this watch about a year ago, mostly to track my steps and exercise, sleep quality, and check notifications. I decided to provide a review because the watch had recently alerted me to a health issue. I was able to have it treated and avoid a worse outcome. My watch had vibrated and woke me up multiple times during the night because my sleeping heart rate was abnormally high. I happened to see my doctor for other reasons the next day, and mentioned this in passing. It seems that my watch had accurately meaured my heart rate and it was dangerously high. I was taken to emergency and found to have pneumonia in both lungs despite not having symptoms. If the infection had been picked up a day later, I most likely would have been septic.
Consistent Activity Auto-Detection Sleek & Premium Advanced Sleep Quality Analysis Accurate Health & Fitness Tracking Reliable Water & Dust Resistance

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5

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5

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5

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5

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5
Response from Samsung:
2026-10-20

Samsung AU

Thank you for sharing such a meaningful experience. We're glad to hear that your watch's health notifications prompted you to seek medical attention and that you were able to receive treatment. We understand how important timely health information can be. Health-monitoring features are intended to support, not replace, professional medical advice, so it's reassuring that you were able to get the care you needed. Thank you for sharing your story, and we wish you all the best with your ongoing wellbeing.

Bace
5

2025-09-03

Colour : Silver
5
One of the best things I like about this Watch is that it's so light and comfortable to wear. The minimalistic design also looks mature and stand out. Its pretty snappy too with excellent battery life.
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5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
eing
5

2025-08-08

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new watch arrived promptly and has been really easy to set up to match with a Samsung Galaxy phone. It has been fairly intuitive to navigate its functions, and fun to explore all the health features. I like the clean design, and it is light weight and very comfortable to wear (including overnight). The battery lasts up to two days with continuous use, and takes about an hour to recharge. For phone calls, I am told the sound is of the same high quality as the phone. As a supplement to the phone, the watch is useful, functional, comfortable, and great value for money.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
The real misfit
3

2025-08-07

Colour : Graphite
3
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this watch a week ago. Mostly happy with it. The design is great, the feel is very comfortable. The battery lasts just over a day which isn't the best, could possibly get longer using battery saver but who buys a watch to do that? Also I've had probiwith the sleep and energy score. It hasn't tracked me since purchase and I've tried every suggestion to resolve this issue. Cleaned sensor, changed arms, turn power saving on and off, reset watch, uninstalled and reinstalled apps and still no luck. I'm getting to the point where I might return to place of purchase.

Features

4

Performance

3

Design

5

Value

2
Shaw
5

2026-06-15

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought my Watch 8 about 2 months ago after spending a lot of time comparing and trying different watches. I have been using samsung devices for over 20years, and again they exceeded my expectations. Absolutely love it. It is ticking all the boxes for my fitness and essential use. Its helped me stay on track with my goals and made my dailt tasks, reminders and planning super easy. Definately a super happy customer and very glad i decided to choose Samsung! I have recomended this to 2 of my friends and my partner who have all made the decision to buy one as well.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-06-16

Samsung AU

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that your Galaxy Watch8 has exceeded your expectations and is helping you stay on top of your fitness goals, daily planning, and reminders. It's especially rewarding to know you've recommended it to your friends and partner. We truly appreciate your loyalty to Samsung over the years and are grateful to have you as part of the Samsung family.

Luzzy
4

2025-08-09

Colour : Silver
4
Came from the watch 4 and the difference is incredible. It'll last about 1 day and 15 hours when AOD is on and almost 2 days with it off
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Features

5

Performance

5

Design

4

Value

4
Snoop
5

2025-09-03

Colour : Silver
5
I am always pleased with the galaxy watch series. I upgrade each year. This new model is amazing with the power of Gemini.
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Features

5

Performance

5

Design

4

Value

5
Daveft
5

2025-08-01

Colour : Silver
5
I've had the GW8 44mm for a week and love it! Fast and responsive. And I've grown to love the squircle design.
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Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Stinger68
5

2025-08-29

Colour : Silver
5
I bought this new watch 8 44mm with a great discount on my watch 6 trade in.Im super happy I did it's great.
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Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
aakanksha
5

2025-08-05

Colour : Silver
5
Amazing watch. Love all the new health features. The watch also looks very modern and stylish.
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Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Frankie tank 2017
5

2025-09-28

Colour : Silver
5
Nice watch, but I'm a little disappointed that they made the watch smaller than the classic 6
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Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Bee88
4

2025-09-19

Colour : Graphite
4
Battery runs out sooner than last one, overall the design, features and performance is good.
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Features

4

Performance

4

Design

4

Value

4
Jhazzy
5

2025-08-14

Colour : Silver
5
Bought this a month ago and very happy with upgrade! Really helps me with my everyday use
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Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Kayluv
5

2025-08-14

Colour : Silver
5
Few days with it and I really love it! I had the watch 4 and its a real improvement
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Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

4
Kraig
4

2025-08-01

Colour : Silver
4
Good watch! I like the new features! The watch band is comfortable
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Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

4
Dane.pip
5

2025-08-06

Colour : Silver
5
Perfect design, only donwside it's battery life so far.
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Features

5

Performance

4

Design

5

Value

4
Bec Pask
4

2025-12-14

Colour : Graphite
4
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good but not great as it seems to be countkng steps when im not even moving. I do strongly recommend that a screen protector and clear soft watch face case be included in the box. It is pretty bad when you have to be extremely careful not to get screen scratched or damaged due to these things not being included. At least if it was included then I wouldn't have to stress so much about trying to purchase something online and it arriving as soon as possible to protect my extremely expensive nice fancy smart watch that should come with it in the first place.

Features

4

Performance

4

Design

4

Value

4
Rawan88
3

2026-07-02

Colour : Graphite
3
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The watch in design is futuristic and donot get me wrong i like it I had watch4 for few years and installing that was super easy. For some reasons setting watch 8 took a while When it did connect, the mic on the watch didnt work but i could make calls but not speak and be heard The battery at the start didnt last a day so I thought let's do some research to increase battery life and dear god I almost had a break down. For some reasons it disconnected and refused to connect so my only option was to transfer it to new phone and again for some reason it worked and the battery last all day. The battery life on this watch for me last a day but with watch4 I could use it for few days. Would I recommend this yeah maybe if youre lucky.

Features

4

Performance

3

Design

5

Value

2
Response from Samsung:
2026-07-03

Samsung AU

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're pleased to hear you like the design of your Galaxy Watch8, but we're sorry your setup experience, microphone issue and battery performance haven't met your expectations. We understand how frustrating repeated connection issues can be. We'd like the opportunity to help investigate these concerns. Please reach out to our support team via https://www.samsung.com/au/support/contact so they can assist with the microphone, connectivity and battery performance, and help ensure your watch is operating as intended. We appreciate your honest feedback.

Anonymous
5

2025-08-09

Colour : Silver
5
The Galaxy Watch 8 is an impressive upgrade — sleek, lightweight, and comfortable to wear all day. The display is vibrant and easy to read, even in bright sunlight, and the performance feels fast and responsive. Health tracking is more accurate, with improved heart rate monitoring and advanced sleep insights. Battery life easily lasts through the day with room to spare, and the new features integrate seamlessly with my phone. Stylish, functional, and packed with useful tools — it’s a great smartwatch for both fitness and everyday use.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
BridgeFour
5

2026-05-05

KuGompo City, Eastern Cape

Colour : Graphite
5
The battery life of the device impresses me, and I'm finding it easy to get two full work days in between charges and a fair amount of use. The sleep tracking has been effective and accurate in assisting with regulating my energy levels and the other sensors have helped to identify stress before I realised that I was feeling it. The watch is comfortable to wear for longer periods of time, and the interface is customisable according to whats needed at given times. After two months it still looks and feels new despite constant use.
JF95
5

2026-03-12

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got my Watch 8 alongside my S26 Ultra as a promotional offer from my carrier, and I must say I'm really happy with it! Coming from a Watch 7, the jump isn't massive, however, I really enjoy the new health features, those being Antioxidant Index and Vascular Load. I love understanding how my body works, and to have everything I need for that in a small package that sits on my wrist is amazing! I can get a couple days out of it before needing to charge, which is perfect for me. Overall, I am really happy with this watch!

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

4

Value

4
Big Bruce
5

2025-10-31

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had several new name smart watches before and they were fine they did what I needed that they didn't impress they were just functional and needed to be charged on a regular basis which is always the downside this new Samsung Galaxy watch 8 surprised me on so many levels it's comfort it's functionality it's battery life and it's viewability it's very clear and easy to read I am very happy with this watch and I'm equally impressed by its ability to independently connect to Bluetooth speakers and via its own immediate centre so they don't actually have to have my phone in my pocket I can have my watch on my arm and listen to music on my headset and nobody's any of the wiser I love this watch I would recommend it to anybody it's very comfortable to wear all day

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
LamG
5

2025-08-13

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm upgrading from a Samsung Watch 4, and I can really see and feel the difference in the new Watch 8 vs the old 4. The screen has becoming noticeably larger and pixel density has probably increased as well, so the user interface has been able to fit in more information and buttons in a more relaxed manner, there's still plenty of empty space so it's not overly cramped. With regards to build quality, the new approach with the watch body looks and feels very nice. I went with the new hybrid watch strap and the quality and feel of it was nicer than I expected, on the inside face, it's essentially still a silicone based strap. Also, the watch's processor has improved a lot, and there's no noticeable lag when using it. Would thoroughly recommend a Watch 8 purchase.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
EdwardA
5

2026-05-17

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After having had a couple of the Classic watches, I decided to try the 'smaller' watch. There's nothing small about it. It fits just right on my wrist - and I'm a man. The software is smooth, the options and perfect for what I use a watch for. A variety of watch faces are suitable for it. I'm glad I chose it! As we most smart watches, the multiple functions that operate in the background still force the watch to be charged every couple of days. But that's a small price to pay to stay within the Galaxy ecosystem.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-05-19

Samsung AU

Hi there, thank you for your detailed review! We’re delighted to hear the Galaxy Watch8 has been a perfect fit and that you’re enjoying the smooth software experience, watch face options, and lightweight design. We also appreciate your honest comments regarding battery life. Thank you for staying within the Galaxy ecosystem and for sharing your experience with us!

Dr Ew
5

2026-05-18

Colour : Graphite
5
One week in with the Galaxy Watch 8 and I'm a convert. Looks sharp, came with a free band, and set up was a breeze. Battery easily gets through a full day — sleep tracking overnight, exercise included — and charges way faster than I expected. Haven't worn a watch in years and was a bit nervous about that, but I barely know it's there. Clear in any light, intuitive to navigate, and the gesture control caught me off guard in the best way. The health tracking has actually been genuinely motivating too. Highly recommend.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-05-19

Samsung AU

Hi there, thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear the Galaxy Watch8 has exceeded your expectations with comfort, battery life, charging speed, and health tracking features. It’s especially great to know it’s motivated you in your wellness journey. Thank you for the recommendation and enjoy your new watch!

Ufpgirl
5

2025-09-03

Colour : Silver
5
I bought this to replace my smaller Galaxy watch 7. Super easy to set up and start using. It has so many great features it's hard to focus on just one. I love the health related features. It's so easy to log exercises and check up on my heart rate, definitely helps keep me motivated! I wear it while I sleep, it lets me see my sleep cycles and gives me advice if anything needs improvement. The only very minor thing I don't like is that when I put it into sleep mode and check the time, usually when half asleep in the dark, it first shows the regular watch face then slips into the basic sleep mode time. It's like a lag in timing. I just find it mildly annoying because my regular watch face is bright. Otherwise I am happy with my watch, everything else seems to work great.

Features

5

Performance

4

Design

5

Value

4
Junior Boy
1

2026-01-03

Colour : Graphite
1
I've only have this for a month and it is incapable of tracking sleep accurately with gaps in the data now each and every night. When contacting Samsung for assistance they've been useless so far and more interested in trying to hand out 10% discount vouchers instead of actually fixing the problem. Otherwise it's a good watch with easy setup, reasonable battery life and a good set of watch faces to choose from...if only it did what it was supposed to do, and Samsung support was more focused on fixing the problem.

Features

3

Performance

1

Design

5

Value

3
Response from Samsung:
2026-04-07

Samsung AU

We’re sorry to hear about the issues with sleep tracking and your support experience. That’s not the level of service we aim to provide. We understand how disappointing this must be, and we encourage you to reach out again so your case can be reviewed further: https://www.samsung.com/au/support/contact

Georgie0h
5

2026-06-28

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently switched to the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, and it’s been a revelation. I usually wear a 44mm watch, but this smaller size feels perfectly compact and lightweight. What’s even better is its versatility, it seamlessly transitions from my business attire during the day to a sporty look for the gym in the evening. I’m also completely hooked on the sleep score and energy score features. They provide such valuable insights into my recovery and help me plan my energy output much more effectively each day.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-07-01

Samsung AU

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear the 40mm Galaxy Watch8 has been such a great fit for your lifestyle. It's fantastic to know you're enjoying its comfort, versatility and the valuable insights provided by the sleep and energy score features. We hope you continue enjoying your watch.

Oxxa
3

2025-08-16

Colour : Silver
3
The design is controversial. I really don't like that the wireless charging function from the phone has not been turned, although the back has become flatter. I also didn't like that the back is white. It always should be black, even on a Silver watch. The black back makes the watch look thinner. On the positive side, the useful part of the display has become a little larger, and new sensors have appeared. Overall I like the Samsung watch, I would rate it a 4. But I want to get your attention so I rated it lower.

Features

4

Performance

5

Design

3

Value

3
Response from Samsung:
2026-03-27

Ivana Samsung CS

Hi Oxxa, Thank you for taking time out of your day to providing us product feedback. We will pass this to our relevant teams. For additional product feature feedback or troubleshooting support, please connect with our experts via Live Chat at https://www.samsung.com/ca/support/live-chat-support Thank you, Samsung Customer Care.

Andrewbat
5

2025-11-11

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's a 10/10. My Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm) makes my phone jealous. It tracks my sleep, tells me to breathe when I’m stressed, and reminds me to stand up before I turn into a potato. The screen is so crisp, it's a pleasure to look at. I can literally check my heart rate while pretending to check the time in boring meetings. Battery life? Solid. Looks? Sleek. Function? Like having a tiny personal trainer, therapist, and weather reporter strapped to my wrist. I'll ever how I attend - Simply Brilliant - 10/10

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Jmmk
4

2026-06-18

Colour : Graphite
4
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this watch to replace my old Samsung 3 watch. Once I learned how to use it, there is no comparison. It is easy to swipe and find what you want and has a big, bright screen that is easy to see. I like how you can organise apps and tiles the way you like. I didn’t particularly like the band and the way it closes but the new band attachment is so much easier to use, no more fiddling with pins, it just clicks in and releases with a button underneath the watch. Overall I am pleased with my purchase.

Features

4

Performance

5

Design

4

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-06-18

Samsung AU

Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that your Galaxy Watch8 has been a significant upgrade from your previous watch and that you're enjoying the bright display, customisable interface, and improved band attachment system. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the watch band design. Thank you for choosing Samsung and enjoying the Galaxy Watch experience.

Bwg68
5

2025-12-19

Colour : Silver
5
I have had my Galaxy Watch8 for about 5 months now. It has exceeded my expectations. I love the new watch face bezel and the new watch band, it is sporty but also classy for dressed-up events. The software has been rock steady, along with the battery life. Love it.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Steve0thenerd
5

2026-06-03

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just switched phones and watches across to the android system and got the galaxy watch 8 as part of this. It's a nice looking watch, but what has really impressed me is the quality and variety of data I now have, particularly as it relates to health and fitness. Previously, with the old devices I got pretty basic info and the readings were inconsistent. With the galaxy watch I have really fast readings, with lots of quality data. Now, using the Samsung health app I have a good read on so many things and it's very simple to tweak and get high value info to help on the health and fitness journey. This supports data nerds like me who like to dive in deep, but it's also super useful for people who want straight forward clear feedback on how things are tracking. So glad I made the switch.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-06-04

Samsung AU

Hi, thank you for sharing such a detailed review. We're delighted to hear that your transition to the Android ecosystem has been such a positive experience and that your Galaxy Watch8 has exceeded your expectations. It's fantastic to know you're enjoying the speed, consistency, and depth of the health and fitness insights available through Samsung Health. We especially appreciate your feedback on how the watch caters to both users who enjoy exploring detailed metrics and those who prefer simple, easy-to-understand information. Providing meaningful, accessible health and wellness insights is something we continuously strive for, so it's wonderful to hear that these features are supporting your health and fitness journey. Thank you for choosing Samsung, and we hope you continue discovering even more ways your Galaxy Watch8 can help you stay connected, informed, and motivated.

Jaques Bothma
5

2026-06-03

New Zealand

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Usability and integration on this watch is smooth. Using the watch interface helped me in my daily life. I like the camera function, as I often need to take pictures in weird angles. The ability to change quick functions is a boon. Connectivity to apps on my phone also works well, and integrates well most of the time. Battery life has not improved much over the classic, but it still lasts me a day and that's good enough. The screen is robust and strong, durability has improved over the classic.
Sarita142
3

2026-10-09

Colour : Graphite
3
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the new features such as ability to set the fontsize and ECG etc. The pain is to work both on phone and the watch at the same time to get results. Battery doesnt last long which is a pain to remember to carge watch and phone at the same time. The kit also excluded the charger connecter that means again i have to wait for first phone to charge and then watch. At the end of the day i cam only do one or the other as i am too tired to wait for one to complete charging then connect the next item

Features

4

Performance

3

Design

4

Value

2
Response from Samsung:
2026-10-13

Samsung AU

Thank you for your honest feedback. We're glad you're enjoying features such as adjustable font size and ECG, but we're sorry that battery life and the charging routine have been disappointing. We also understand your frustration about needing to use both your phone and watch to access certain results, as well as the missing accessory. Your feedback is important to us. If you'd like help reviewing battery usage and available settings, our support team is here to assist: https://www.samsung.com/au/support/contact. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Beeeeeep
3

2025-11-27

Colour : Graphite
3
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first smart watch. I love some of the features like the heart rate monitor, step count, and getting notifications (making me my own human Tamagotchi). I don't like that you need to download 3 separate apps to use it. Some of the functions and app stuff is confusing to navigate and figure out. I really don't like the band as it doesn't breathe at all, but have ordered a different band to try. Compared with other smart watches the price was more reasonable for this one.

Features

3

Performance

3

Design

2

Value

3
PekaPeka
3

2025-07-28

Colour : Graphite
3
I got the new watch last week. It looks great, holds a charge for longer. (I'm upgrading from the Watch4). The new faces that are available look nice, until you see the horrible orange highlight colours that can't be changed, this is minor. The main issue is the new strap raises the watch too high to charge on the dock. It charges with the one supplied, but to use the Samsung dock you need to take the strap off. I subsequently bought the fabric strap but this too sits too high.
GeorgeE
5

2026-04-30

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently bought the Galaxy Watch8 (40mm) to replace my Galaxy Watch4 (40mm). The Watch4 was not holding charge. I couldn't be happier so far. The Watch8 looks great and performance is great. I always needed to run the Watch4 in battery saving mode to get a full day without recharging. The Watch8 I can run entire day without using battery saving mode and Wow! I can see the dials and know time without pressing buttons. But best, is it looks great on my wrist.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-04-30

Samsung AU

We’re so glad you’re loving the upgrade to your new Galaxy Watch! It’s great to hear the improved battery life and display are making such a difference day to day, enjoy every moment with it.

MarkyS
5

2025-10-08

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have not worn a watch for many years. Took the plunge and went for the Watch8 mainly for Health and fitness and it did not disappoint. My first swim it correctly recorded my laps, style of swim and times between individual laps. Monitoring my sleeping i was also very interested in. Get a great breakdown of my steepening habits during the night. Even recording of my snoring. All the data is easily read on my Samsung Health App. Very happy with this product...

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

4

Value

4
Kamaatz
5

2025-08-28

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Recently upgraded to the Galaxy Watch 8 from my Watch 4 and I love it!! For starters it is noticeably lighter than my previous device, which makes it much more comfortable to wear while sleeping. I actually forget that I have it on. I am also loving the upgraded features including the AI functionality. I thought that battery would last longer but it is still better than my old device, so not totally disappointed. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Mick25
5

2025-10-09

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like the new watch 8 becasue of its style and functionality. It fits very well on my wrist nice and flat and is comfortable to wear. Its features truly stand out to me particularly the health features which is important to me. It is such a great buy that the only place I don't wear it is in the shower or when I go swimming ( although I know that it can be worn when doing so) - I just prefer to keep the watch as great as it is without getting wet.

Features

5

Performance

4

Design

5

Value

4
Blaze Finch
4

2025-08-07

Colour : Graphite
4
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just upgraded from the Watch 5 to the Watch 8, and I’ve got to say the comfort is a huge step up. I could never wear the 5 to sleep, it was just too uncomfortable. But the Watch 8 is easy to forget it's even on. I’ve actually been able to use the sleep tracking now, which is a nice bonus. Battery life, though, is kind of meh. It gets me through the day, but I was hoping for a bit more improvement there. Still, overall I’m pretty happy with the upgrade.

Features

4

Performance

4

Design

5

Value

4
TayxMarie
5

2026-05-25

Dunedin NZ

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely love this watch needed an upgrade after having my active 2 for a couple years the difference is uncanny smoother , better display and longer battery it can last 2 days which is extremely impressive cause my last one only lasted a couple hours. There are so many features I especially love the active side where I can see my steps and my heart rate as well as the ability to see how much sleep I got the night before. You know how you usually have to individually tap multiple times on a watches keyboard to get a certain letter well the Galaxy watch 8 has a fully functional keyboard saving you time from all that extra tapping if you don't feel like texting on your phone. All in all Absolutely recommended the Galaxy Watch 8 for your next watch or an upgrade from your last one trust me it is worth it and you'll see the difference.
Caz73
5

2025-08-16

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been procrastinating about purchasing the Samsung watch for sometime now, worried it would be too bulky & distracting me. I previously had an Ourar ring a few years backnthat helped me monitor health, stress etc. I made the decision recently to purchase the Samsung watch a few weeks back after being locked out of my Mums house without my phone & no way to contact her to let me in while she was out. Had I had the watch I could have phined her instead of sitting in her carport for hours waiting for her to get home 🤣🤣 I was pleasantly surprised with my new watch when it arrived. Much more conditioning than i had thought it would be & its motivated me to move more. I've just started taking up swimming laps, walking more with great indo from the health features. Very happy I purchased, only wish I had not waited so long!

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
ToniT
5

2026-04-20

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am still discovering the features on this watch as there are so many. I bought it for health reasons as I want to monitor my fitness and sleep. I love how it is paired to the app and I can check any progress from my phone...it makes for a very easy to read companion in my day. I'm not great at technical stuff but have had no problems with learning and accessing information...excellent guide and easy to access. So far am thrilled with the watch.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-04-21

Samsung AU

Thank you for your thoughtful review! It’s great to hear you’re finding the Galaxy Watch easy to use and helpful for tracking your health and daily progress. We’re glad it’s been a smooth experience even while learning all the features!

Jhesanh
4

2026-03-12

Colour : Graphite
4
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my 4th galaxy watch in about 8 years. Battery of the 8 is by far the best. Charging time is also fantastic. My main issue with the watch is having tattoos, none of the health or sleep features work as on wrist detection does not work. The only way to get notifications with tattoos is to enable notifications when not wearing the watch. The only way I can get sleep features working is to wear the watch on my opposite wrist while asleep.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

4
Huongirl
5

2026-03-14

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received my Samsung Galaxry 8 watch when I upgraded my ph9ne last year. The watch is awesome! The functions are mind blowing. I'm wearing a device that talks to me about so many different aspects on my health - good, not so good and hints and ideas how to improve. It even alerts me to 'move' which is invaluable to someone who hyperfocus' and can literally barely move for 3-4 hours. I was completely unaware how it would impact my life

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Cam44
5

2025-07-31

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a solid upgrade from previous non classic/ultra/pro variants. I've had the 4 and the 6 and now the 8. Display is amazingly bright and clear, sapphire glass is great, it is by far the most comfortable and lightweight watch I've owned. The dual band GPS is very accurate and reliable, the chip is powerful and the watch is very smooth and fast to use. Extremely pleased with this year's watch and enjoying the refreshed design too.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Samsung long time fan
3

2025-11-23

Colour : Graphite
3
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this watch a week ago and have been mainly happy with it. Unfortunately, I find the blood pressure monitor is not accurate. I've checked the reading on the watch a number of times against a proper blood pressure monitor and the readings are never the same. Also, the sleep results are difficult to understand and I find this quite frustrating . The most annoying thing is the watchband. In order for the watch to take proper measurements, you have to wear the watch 2cm above the wrist bone. This makes the watch very uncomfortable to wear and not very attractive on the wrist. Its important that the watch is tight enough on the wrist to take the readings but this makes the watch really uncomfortable to wear. All in all, I love the watch but hope they take comfort into account for future design and make it easier to understand the results.

Features

5

Performance

3

Design

3

Value

4
Abdullah9292
5

2025-09-03

Colour : Silver
5
I bought the galaxy watch 8 and traded in my watch 4 classic. The trade in was seamless. I was skeptical about all the hype samsung was saying about the watch. But you actually get used to it and half the time you forget your wearing a watch, it really is a nice feeling. Not sure about some of the new features and how accurate they are as they are still in beta but still cool to see and great ideas. Would recommend this watch.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
PS_melbourne
4

2025-08-05

Colour : Graphite
4
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Went from pixel watch 3 to samsung watch8. The bad: - Battery not as good as pixel watch 3 even with AOD off - Sensors not as good as pixel watch 3 - Treadmill workout still needs manual adjustment (pixel watch 3 was pretty accurate) The good: - I like samsung health and integration with samsung fold7 - watch8 is light and comfortable -so far no irritation with stock watch band (pixel watch 3 irritated my skin)

Features

5

Performance

4

Design

4

Value

4
Estetjie
5

2025-12-02

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the Samsung Watch8 for a little while now, and I’m honestly really impressed. I had a Garmin before, but it never quite clicked for me — the interface just didn’t feel as smooth or intuitive. Switching to the Watch8 has been a breath of fresh air. The display is bright and super easy to read, the menus make sense, and everything feels fast and polished. The fitness and health tracking are great, and I actually enjoy checking my stats now. I also love how well it syncs with my Samsung phone — it just works without any fuss... complete opposite of my Garmin watch. Overall, the Watch8 has been a big upgrade for me. It’s stylish, user-friendly, and genuinely enjoyable to use! The only thing I’d tweak is the battery life — it doesn’t last quite as long as I’d like. But overall, it’s a stylish, user-friendly watch that’s made my day-to-day a lot easier

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Crofil
5

2025-07-31

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is a fantastic smartwatch that delivers on its promises. It's more comfortable, has a stunning display, and packs a punch with its new health and fitness features and AI integration. For anyone in the Android ecosystem looking for a premium and feature-rich smartwatch that truly enhances their daily life and health journey, I wholeheartedly recommend the Galaxy Watch 8. It's a joy to use!

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

3
Watchme8
4

2025-08-30

Colour : Graphite
4
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Looks and feels great. Thought the 40mm might have been too small but is a good fit and enough screen space for me. Plenty of features and performs quick without any feeling of lag. Can be run without the phone by using the LTE connectivity for calls, messages, music etc when doing a work out but needs to be fully charged as the battery may not last a full workout. My biggest complaint is the battery life, if you use it to monitor sleep and dont run in battery saver mode its hard to get 24 hours out of it, if your day invovled sleep monitoring plus a work out. Using it with blurtooth on and phone always around is only way to push that battery past 24 hours. If you wanted a smart watch to monitor your workouts and health this is great. If you wanted a watch that can be used like a phone and go workouts without the phone, the battery life may give disappointment.

Features

5

Performance

3

Design

5

Value

4
Beks
2

2026-08-16

Colour : Graphite
2
I brought this watch like 3 months ago and the watch strap is stained from unknown causes, I assume decade old bed sheets washed a thousand times. I upgraded from a white garmin which I had for several years and it did not stain once ! Its embarrassing to wear, looks dirty. Really disappointed in the quality of the strap. Also, ECG function never reads always says "poor reading" or "atrial fibrillation"

Features

4

Performance

3

Design

1

Value

3

AI Functionality

3
Response from Samsung:
2026-08-24

Samsung AU

We’re sorry to hear that the strap has become stained and that this has affected your confidence wearing the watch. We understand how disappointing this must be, particularly when comparing it with your previous experience. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. If you’d like us to look into the strap and discuss the available options, please contact https://www.samsung.com/au/support/contact

Ambs11
5

2025-08-22

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this watch ideally for all of my daily activity logs, it has been nothing short of fantastic. The new features include tracking my sleep paired with Energy level readings, sleep latency log, stress readings, and my favourite feature is the new AI feature! It also has a great battery life which is important. Highly recommend this product if you are looking for a watch that'll do everything ✨️

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
UnknownG
5

2025-08-14

Colour : Silver
5
Bought this a bit ago for golf and basic health tracking. Have to say im beyond pleased with how comfortable this watch is. I was worried it was going to be too bulky and uncomfortable to wear while sleeping and during the day, but it fits snug to your wrist and you can barely tell you have it on. Works really well with the golf app The Grint for any golfers out there. 0 glitches while using the app

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Cxy21
5

2025-08-19

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new model design in the Galaxy Watch 8 series is great. The clip on curved bands stays better on the wrist. The screen size is a wider, somehow larger format. The software is tightly coupled with the smart phone. The structured method for accessing the different apps is better than previous models. The watch gets added into system backup, migrated in Samsung Health, and added into Samsung Find.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

4
GardenNess
4

2026-05-28

New Zealand

Colour : Graphite
4
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I mainly got this watch as I'm a Tyoe 1 diabetic and need to keep an eye on my blood glucose levels. It wasn't too hard to connect the watch to my Samsung phone for accessing CGM data and have my BG clearly displayed on the face beside the time. A quick glance at my wrist is much easier than pulling my phone out to check! I also enjoy the other things it does, tracking exercise and sleep, as they are also important for managing Type 1 diabetes well. I only gave 4 stars as the battery life is pretty short and I've been caught out occasionally when I haven't remembered to recharge. It is quick to charge though, and not a big problem to leave it on the charger for a short time each day ... if I remember! I'm a gardener, and the watch seems to be holding up well to the soil and knocks that it gets in the garden. I got a screen protector applied at the time of purchase which obviously helps.
Tarshie
5

2026-06-08

New zealand

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The battery is great, the look is sophisticated and sharp. The durability anazing!! Love being able to put my own personalized screen savers on, connectivity is so great, I have the s24 ultra so together they go so good. Great for tracking sleep, steps and all health to be honest. Apps easy to access and use, I dont even need to take my phone or wallet with me anymore its all in one on my wrist.
GrizzlyBBear
5

2026-05-17

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Watch8 has genuinely exceeded my expectations. The design feels premium without being bulky, performance is incredibly smooth, and the health tracking is both detailed and easy to understand. Battery life has also been much better than I expected for such a feature-packed smartwatch. It’s become one of those devices I now use constantly throughout the day without even thinking about it.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-05-19

Samsung AU

Hi there, thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear the Galaxy Watch8 has exceeded your expectations with its premium design, smooth performance, health tracking, and battery life. It’s wonderful to know it has become such an essential part of your daily routine. Enjoy your smartwatch experience and thank you for choosing Samsung!

wwoman
4

2026-05-23

Hamilton, New Zealand

Colour : Graphite
4
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Setup was quick and easy. Samsung Smart Switch does everything - and more. Im really enjoying the features it offers and the way it pairs with my new Samsung S26 Ultra to give me notifications and the ability to take and make calls and texts. Battery life is less than I expected, the watch has to be charged every day. All in all though Im very happy and would recommend this to anyone.
dotbait
5

2025-12-01

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to replace an older smart watch that broke, and first thing I noticed was how bright and easy to read the screen is compared to my older one. Many of the features I use are the health related ones, and it works great for those. The band is very comfortable even after wearing it the entire day. On top of all that, I've had several compliments on how nice my watch looks.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
SteveS
5

2026-07-29

Auckland, New Zealand

Colour : Graphite
5
The battery lasts a lot longer than my previous Galaxy watch; it goes down from 90% to 45% in 24 hours. I have never had any issues with connection to my phone. I really like the look of the watch. I haven't had it long enough to comment in its durability, but my last Samsung Galaxy watch was very good. The band is really comfortable; I can hardly tell whether I'm wearing it or not.
Essential Daily Wellness Companion
Anonymous
5

2025-08-31

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Powered by the latest Exynos W1000 chip and Wear OS, it’s snappy and fluid. • Comes with Google Gemini AI built-in, allowing voice commands • Health tracking is top-tier: ECG, blood oxygen, heart rate, sleep stages, and even antioxidant levels. • The new Now Bar widget makes multitasking smoother—quick access to timers, workouts, and more. Worth the price, highly recommended.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
JoyM
3

2026-09-23

Colour : Graphite
3
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall, the watch is ok. However you need 3 separate apps to operate it. It also is advertised as detecting sleep apnea, but it only does this for 2 nights at a time, you have to keep switching it back on, AND it only detects obstructive sleep apnea. With a history of central sleep apnea, I wanted it to detect that. It wasn't until I set up the watch that I saw it can't.

Features

2

Performance

4

Design

4

Value

2
Response from Samsung:
2026-09-24

Samsung AU

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We understand how important it is for health and wellness features to be clear, convenient and reliable, particularly when they are part of your regular routine. We’re sorry to hear that the sleep monitoring experience has not met your expectations. For assistance with the available sleep-related features and how they operate, our support team can provide further guidance: https://www.samsung.com/au/support/contact

Nicco
5

2026-05-14

Colour : Graphite
5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this watch to monitor my health into my late 50's and to enable me to track my health and fitness so I can set objectives around my energy score and vascular load. After seven days I have full visibility of all the health features, the watch has proved to be a game changer for me and is motivating me to choose healthier options so I can acheive my health objectives.

Features

5

Performance

5

Design

5

Value

5
Response from Samsung:
2026-05-14

Samsung AU

Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear your Galaxy Watch8 has become such a valuable tool for monitoring and improving your health and fitness goals. It’s fantastic that features like Energy Score and vascular load insights are helping motivate healthier choices and giving you greater visibility into your wellbeing. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope your Watch8 continues supporting your health journey.

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