Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Classic Stainless Steel Smartwatch 46mm BT - Black - (2025)

This is my 4th Galaxy Watch Classic. It seems heavier and more uncomfortable on my wrist. There is no way I can wear this watch when I sleep. I now have a round soft knot the size of a quarter under my skin on my wrist. It doesn't hurt but is worrisome. The tech on the watch is great, the processor is much faster that my previous Watch 4 Classic and the battery life is a solid 2 days. The screen brightness is great in the direct sunlight.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is a great watch, but it's not a must-have upgrade for everyone. If you're a fan of the classic look, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is a huge win—it brings back the beloved rotating bezel, which is just so satisfying to use. The screen on both models is incredibly bright, so even on the sunniest days, you won't have to squint to read your notifications. The overall design is also more comfortable than previous models, which is a big plus if you plan on wearing it to bed for sleep tracking. Speaking of features, the new AI is a game-changer. It feels like you have a true assistant on your wrist, ready to handle tasks without you having to pull out your phone. The health features are also top-notch. The new running coach is a fantastic addition for fitness buffs, and the detailed health tracking, like antioxidant levels, is really impressive. The one downside, and it's a big one for some, is the battery life. It's better than before, but you'll likely still be charging it every night. While some smartwatches on the market can go for days or even weeks without a charge, the Galaxy Watch 8 is still a daily charger.

Watch is great except for one thing. Every now and then I get my notifications really late. Not 30 seconds or a minute but 4 minutes or sometimes later. I tried everything and nothing is fixing this annoying little problem. But besides this problem i think the watch is awesome!

Battery life, while still short by other standards, has improved enough that i no longer worry about it running out inconveniently. Many functions like heart rate monitoring and AFib detection, and moving my arm to bring up the display seem much more reliable than the 6. One complaint for marketing: it reads like the watch can detect many things like blood pressure and blood sugar, when it is just that the phone app lets you hand enter the data into the health database.

It looks great,few bugs need to be sorted. Bezel is marvelous. Better straps need to be availabe,the connection to watch is nice. You should give connection acceries free, that way are older models bands that we spent so much money can still be used.