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Rank 13 out of 34 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Samsung

Galaxy Watch8 Classic

Name: Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Brand: Samsung

around $399

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

241 Pros

72%
19 reviews (2h 53m)

94 Cons

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic blends timeless elegance with modern smartwatch functionality. Its signature rotating bezel returns, offering satisfying tactile control and a classy stainless steel finish. The vibrant, 3,000-nit display is easily viewable outdoors, and the slimmer, 11% thinner design offers a comfortable fit, enhanced by a soft ...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

73%

77 vs 28

Design & Comfort

83%

30 vs 6

Features

74%

14 vs 5

Battery Life

86%

12 vs 2

Display

92%

36 vs 3

Software/OS

Reviewer verdict

Across 19 YouTube reviews, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic earns an Index score of 3.9/5, ranking #13 among Smartwatches. Reviewers most often praise its design & comfort, software/os, features, while the most common criticisms concern other, design & comfort.

The Galaxy Watch8 Classic is widely praised for its redesigned build and comfort, with reviewers repeatedly noting the thinner, lighter stainless steel body, comfortable default band, and return of the tactile rotating bezel (Design & Comfort cited 77 times). Reviewers also highlight a smoother, more capable software experience thanks to One UI Watch 6 and built‑in Google Gemini, which many called a standout software upgrade (Software/OS cited 36 times). Reviewers frequently mentioned upgraded internals, fast performance, and increased storage making the watch feel noticeably snappier (Performance and Features cited across 20 and 30 mentions respectively). Several reviewers also applauded improved health, fitness and mapping features, including new sleep and running coaching and richer health metrics (Health Tracking and Fitness Tracking cited 29 and 14 times).

Criticisms center on design tradeoffs and compatibility: many reviewers complained the Classic is only offered in a single 46 mm size, introduced a polarizing 'squirle' look, and made older bands incompatible (Design & Comfort and Other complaints appear repeatedly). Some reviewers found new health metrics (like the antioxidant reading) gimmicky or requiring taking the watch off, and cautioned about measurement deviations and imperfect workout heart‑rate detection (Health Tracking and Other concerns appear multiple times). Price, battery expectations, and software limits were also noted: higher launch pricing and only modest battery improvements or daily charge expectations were flagged, while Gemini has practical limits such as requiring online access and careful prompting (Value for Money, Battery Life, and Software/OS criticisms cited across the dataset).

Analysis based on 19 YouTube reviews (2h 53m of video) with 241 pros and 94 cons extracted.

Pros (241)

Design & Comfort (77)

slightly different backing that makes it feel a lot more planted on your wrist ▶ I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! @ 1:18
noticeably more comfortable on the wrist than the Watch 7 ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 3:29
the extra thin body of the Watch 8. At 8.6 mm, it's about 11% thinner than the previous model. ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 1:05
soft and comfortable silicone band ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 3:34
rotating bezel ▶ I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! @ 2:39
frame is actually stainless steel. So, it feels pretty good ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 2:28
the look of the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. The stainless steel body and the rotating bezel just look classy ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 1:14
how thin it is. It is 11% thinner than the Galaxy Watches of the past ▶ New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! @ 3:04
beautiful rotating bezel. One of my favorite features of the Galaxy watches from the past is back ▶ New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! @ 0:15
a new dynamic lug mechanism for swapping bands. It's a bit easier to use when you get the hang of it ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 4:47
really like the rotating bezel to get through things ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 13:22
They've actually brought back the rotating bezel ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 0:06
11% thinner ▶ I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! @ 1:11
overall design looks really good ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 2:30
updated the design ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 0:06
Durability-wise, this is actually military standard 810H ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 6:08
The band is very comfortable ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 13:38
rotating bezel, so it feels nice ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 1:58
it sat more flush with my wrist ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 1:06
the watch now sits flatter on the wrist ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 0:43
there's a new lug system so that it's a bit easier to swap the straps ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 2:12
it lets them make the watch thinner ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 0:41
I still prefer this new lug system to the old one ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 2:25
The squareness also isn't quite as in your face when it's in person ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 1:12
the Classic still has that iconic rotating bezel ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 1:58
I really like the classiness of this watch ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 3:36
this dial does spin. It has texture to it. So, it's really easy to catch onto your finger and you can spin and, you know, control your watch with it ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! @ 1:36
I do like that they brought back the rotating bezel ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! @ 6:01
This thing lays way flatter on your wrist. And this design right here delivers on weight distribution and comfort as well as health measurements and sensors. ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 4:03
squirle design on all of the Galaxy watches. I really do think that this looks better in person than in photos or in renderings, but on the wrist, it does look unique and it stands out from the crowd ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 0:24
clip on really securely ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 1:27
Honestly, more of a classic look ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! @ 3:52
This design has grown on me and it's also a lot better in person ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 2:07
overall, this looks pretty decent. It's not perfect, but this would already be good enough for me ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 13:42
feels amazing to use, clicky, tactile, and oddly satisfying ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 2:54
I love this band. This equals top comfort when wearing this. ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 9:25
Overall, a very premium watch for sure. There's no doubt about that. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! @ 5:58
really sleek looking watch ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! @ 3:48
actually looks quite good ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 12:32
rotating bezel, a feature that a lot of people genuinely missed ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 0:02
The cushion case definitely helps to protect the edges, and it does sit flatter on my wrist ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 1:06
They feel nice on the wrist ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 1:23
the regular Galaxy Watch 8 keeps the familiar 40 Nemen and 44me sizes ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - WOW, ITS FANTESTIC! @ 1:55
the return of the rotating bezel ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 2:45
feels so much more premium than the regular Galaxy watches of old ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 0:34
looks really classy ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 1:15
The frame right here, this is made out of stainless steel ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 4:52
leatherish hybrid strap that looks like a leather strap similar to what we saw on the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, but also, you know, still has that silicone interior, so it's comfortable. It's better if you're sweating or working out ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 1:02
In fact, it's 11% thinner than last year's model, making it noticeably more wearable. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 0:47
bring back that classic uh you know, rotating bezel ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 1:31
armor aluminum casing feels premium ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 2:15
new squirled design, a blend of a square and a circle, which gives it a distinct and modern aesthetic ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 1:54
unique and satisfying rotating bezel ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 0:02
Right from the moment you put it on your wrist, the Galaxy Watch 8 feels different. It's slimmer, sleeker, and has a brand new cushion shaped design that's distinct yet stylish. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 0:21
premium stainless steel build ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 0:04
new crown style quick button ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - OFFICIAL! @ 1:26
fresh look this year ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 1:52
physical rotating bezel is a big selling point ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 1:25
These bands, they have been upgraded. Dynamic lug system band. So, it's a way that's able to be a little bit more comfortable and wrap around your wrist better than previous versions ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 2:22
The dynamic lug system has been brought over from the Ultra model, which gives a more secure fit on the wrist. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 1:13
rotate the bezel to change the brightness of it ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 8:55
stainless steel body and the beloved mechanical rotating bezel ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - OFFICIAL! @ 0:38
traditional premium look ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - OFFICIAL! @ 0:50
incredibly lightweight ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 1:47
The durability of this one is 5 atmosphere along with the IP68 rating of military standard 810H ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 4:58
the Classic is back, bringing along that satisfying rotating bezel many users loved ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - OFFICIAL! @ 0:18
thinner and lighter than previous generations, which is a huge plus for comfort ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 2:05
almost 11% lighter than the previous gen watch 7 ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 7:11
this thing is sleek. It is thin and light ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 1:16
default band feels comfortable and secure ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 2:21
the bands now are a lot easier to attach ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 1:50
that is supremely light ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 7:49
it can now sit really flush with the skin, which means it's going to get the best contact for your wrist to get the best measurements ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 7:58
you can use the edge and the bezel to actually rotate and it does give you some vibration feedback ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 2:54
wide range of customizable bands ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 2:23
5 ATM IP68 water resistance and ML STD810 edge durability ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 5:04
Sits nice and flush ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 7:56

Software/OS (36)

Gemini on your watch ▶ I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! @ 2:17
a newer slightly slicker operating system that now has the now bar baked in too ▶ I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! @ 2:11
addition of Gemini, which is more useful than Google Assistant or Bixby ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 7:49
Gemini. Google's AI assistant is going to debut on these watches ▶ New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! @ 2:19
you can now have multiple tiles in one place so everything is better organized and tidier. ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 1:32
love the new user interface and notification system ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 6:50
favorite thing about it is that we have the option for Gemini ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 12:02
improved tiles with mix-and-match functionality and custom stacks ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 7:11
seems like it should be pretty nice to use regularly ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 11:57
W OS 6 with Gemini on the wrist ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 2:46
this is a first for an Android smartwatch and frankly any smartwatch to really get a generative AI assistant ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 2:50
it's going to be better at natural language ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 3:07
once you've got all your services set up, it can handle much more complex queries ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 3:11
world's first smartwatch that comes with Gemini built in ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 0:50
My user experience with the watch a classic has been positive thus far. I haven't had any hiccups. ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 12:52
I like it. I actually like the layout and the way that they did it. Samsung actually did it in a great way ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 7:04
Gemini is your personal AI assistant. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! @ 2:52
1 UI 8 watch, which brings the interface in line with 1 UI 8 across other devices ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 4:15
Gemini on the watch is the big one. If you've used Gemini on your phone to work across apps, it works in a very similar way on the watch and it lets you use more natural language to talk to it ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 2:39
much happier with Gemini on the watch this year instead of the assistant. It feels a lot faster and it's much more helpful, especially when it does understand my accent ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 3:54
the interface feels smoother and more responsive than earlier versions of 1 UI watch, which is nice ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 6:33
really is like the Gemini experience on the phone, which is great ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 4:05
But where the Galaxy Watch 8 really steps up is in its software and smart features. This is the first Samsung watch to ship with where OS 6 and 1 UI Watch 6 out of the box, and it brings a whole new way to interact with your device. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 1:25
You can also expect redesigned glancable views, better widget stacking, app suggestions, and other thoughtful tweaks that make day-to-day usage smoother. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 1:44
1 UI 8 preloaded ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 10:34
The new now bar makes it easy to jump back into whatever app or workout you had running in the background. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 1:36
The most exciting feature by far is the addition of Google Gemini on your wrist. This assistant can handle more than just basic commands. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 1:53
AI in the watch (Gemini) with deeper integration ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 7:15
You do have your Google Gemini right there on your wrist ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 4:37
AI features take center stage. Samsung says the new watches will offer better fitness tips, smarter workout recommendations, and improved sleep tracking. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - OFFICIAL! @ 2:15
this is running 1 UI 8 watch out of the box. So it's got some nifty new features ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 5:06
The setup process is so easy with Samsung watches now ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 3:43
Part of 1 UI8 is they now can stack tiles together ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 8:33
the first time a smartwatch has got Gemini ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 5:18
runs on OS 6 with Samsung's OneUI 8 watch on top which promises a smooth and intuitive user experience ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 3:49
first smartwatch to come with Google's Gemini AI assistant built in right out of the box ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 4:05

Features (30)

good water resistance ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 4:03
the Classic also gets the Ultra's quick button, so you can program shortcuts ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 2:07
Press the home button five times to call emergency services. Nice to have. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! @ 3:34
a few more added features as well ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! @ 6:06
15 new features in total ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 0:08
There are AI powered replies and suggested replies to quickly maybe send a quick text ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! @ 3:27
64 gigs of internal storage, which is double that of last year's Watch Ultra and four times more than the Watch 6 Classic ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 1:56
The Galaxy Ultra 2025 might double its storage to a whopping 64GB. That's big news. More room for apps, offline music, hiking maps, or whatever you're doing off the grid. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - WOW, ITS FANTESTIC! @ 3:30
you can still play music from the speaker ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 6:16
we are able to download offline maps as well. So you can navigate offline as well ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 0:46
has got 32 GB of internal storage. So you can actually load pretty decent amount of maps ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 3:23
every country basically in the world is actually available here ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 1:40
compare to Apple maps again I think these are way better maps as well ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 4:01
new features ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 0:06
massive difference how insanely smooth these maps are on this watch ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 3:47
Fitness and health tracking have also seen meaningful improvements. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 2:16
the maps are absolute joy to use on this watch ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 0:08
insanely smooth the maps are compared to the previous Galaxy Watch ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 3:30
both watches come with 30 to GB of storage. They also have the same health sensors including ECG, SPO to monitoring, body temperature tracking ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - OFFICIAL! @ 3:33
The RAM is 2 gigs of RAM, 64 gigs of internal storage ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 4:53
Samsung hasn't stripped away anything either. All the features you'd expect from a premium smartwatch are still here. You get advanced heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking with apnea detection, body composition analysis, music control, camera viewfinder, third party apps, fullcolor maps with turnbyturn navigation, and 32 GB of storage. It's a complete package for those who want more than just notifications on their wrist. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 2:53
bunch of really cool sensors on here and a bunch of things that you're able to track ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 5:42
absolutely awesome ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 1:31
how cool is that ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 2:30
we literally get all these maps for free ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 3:53
third button on the side, similar to what we saw on the Ultra. And that middle button you could you I think they call it the action button. You could use it to like I don't know open your workouts, start a timer, whatever ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 1:54
introducing the uh first time on a classic that action button ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 1:38
get help in an emergency ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 6:10
2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 3:37
shines is in its smart features and health tracking ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 3:43

Health Tracking (29)

an antioxidant index feature, which measures the antioxidant levels in your skin ▶ New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! @ 0:28
new feature that I think will prove very useful. Bedtime guidance...it basically determines your daily routine and circadian rhythm and tells you when you should go to bed. ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 2:48
vascular load, which measures the strain on your heart as you sleep. And this one's more of a long-term health indicator ▶ New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! @ 1:36
bedtime guidance, which calculates the optimal window for you to go to bed to wake up well rested ▶ New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! @ 1:30
a bunch of new things that the watch can measure while you're sleeping, like the load on your heart from stress, alongside things like skin temperature and room temperature ▶ I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! @ 1:43
improve the accuracy of the health measurements ▶ New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! @ 3:28
analyzes sleep and can recommend a good bedtime based on your circadium rhythm ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 9:53
track your heart stress while you sleep ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 9:57
Something new is tracking your antioxidant levels ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! @ 4:38
The watch will track your stress on your vascular system and track your sleep ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! @ 3:10
sleep tracking on Samsung devices over the years has always been a really good way of tracking your sleep ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 9:00
vascular node which tracks the stress on your blood vessels during sleep…flag cardiovascular stress and recommend lifestyle changes if needed ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 3:32
what's cool about that whole fitness aspect right there or that, you know, antioxidant index is the fact that it encourages you to be healthier. ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 8:20
The sensor is a bit closer to the skin. So that might lead to a minor improvement ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 13:22
Bedtime guidance…analyzes your sleep and suggest the ideal time to go to bed to feel more rested the next day ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 3:48
new health features. First, there's antioxidant index, which…measure your corotonite levels ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 3:12
bedtime guidance ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 6:48
ECG ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 10:01
understand your sleep much better and then again, you know, get some better rest ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 5:48
vascular load tracking ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 6:08
There's also a brand new antioxidant index that estimates the level of carotenoids, an antioxidant from fruits and vegetables in your body by reading your thumb. It's a creative addition. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 2:35
new features like detailed coaching plans, pro-level health insights, dietary suggestions, and a brand new vascular load metric, which can alert users and offer advice to improve their overall wellness ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - OFFICIAL! @ 2:26
Bio impedance ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 10:03
vascular system, so you can monitor your vascular load ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 5:45
better advanced sleep measurement ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 6:51
antioxidant index, a quick test to measure beneficial antioxidant levels in your skin, hinting at your dietary health ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 4:34
It's got the vascular load setting ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 6:44
usual suspects like heart rate monitoring, SPO2, ECG and advanced sleep tracking with sleep coaching ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 4:17
features like vascular load monitoring which will give you insights into your vascular system during sleep ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 4:28

Performance (20)

Both these watches get a faster chip, the W1000...They are buttery smooth. ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 4:30
comes with 64 GB of storage ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 0:24
feels very fast and fluid ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 11:54
3nm CPU, an XNOS W1000 ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 6:01
2 GB of RAM now with 64 GB of storage ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 6:05
this actually feels very fluid and fast ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 13:29
mostly follows along very well with the reference ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 6:14
one of the better devices out there. And that's honestly really good ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 14:29
surprisingly good, especially for Galaxy watches ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 5:57
really a leap forward ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 15:14
The software is snappy. Everything's been smooth. No hiccups. The tracking for fitness has been solid for me. ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 15:09
almost perfect agreement ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 6:46
definitely doing better than before ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 8:38
faster charging than the Watt 6 Classic, a night mode display, and a faster chip ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 4:44
both of them are doing quite well ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 7:40
promising. The results are a lot better than my previous testing ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 15:43
2 gigs of RAM, which is half a gig more than the 6 Classic ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 2:10
three times more powerful CPU compared to the older Galaxy Watch ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 0:12
everything flies and again very very easy to use and very fast ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 0:19
Samsung's new Exynos W1000 chipset built on a 3nanometer process. This translates to a faster performance and hopefully better power efficiency ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 3:28

Battery Life (14)

charges to almost 50% in 30 minutes, and 100% in just over an hour ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 1:29
about 17 hours of battery life with always-on display, sleep tracking, and light usage ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 0:35
almost two days of battery life with always-on display off, including workout and sleep tracking, and heavier usage ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 1:53
pleasantly surprising battery life ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 0:15
battery boost in both of these watches because they have a bigger battery than the previous models ▶ New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! @ 1:58
8% bigger battery ▶ I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! @ 1:09
you can still fast charge ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 1:32
it can house a slightly bigger battery ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 0:46
Two to two and a half days of battery life easily, which means this watch is doing what it's supposed to do. Battery life for me solid. ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 6:05
Samsung's finally fixed a weird charging issue. Older models, especially the Watch Ultra, didn't play well with Samsung's own dual wireless chargers due to the band curve. The Watch 8 Classic uses a new lug design that flattens the curve, so it now sits properly, and you can finally use those regular dual wireless chargers without any issues. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 1:35
You may get better battery life rocking a smaller screen. Actually, you do get better battery life rocking a smaller screen. ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 3:26
battery also gets a slight upgrade. It's now 445 miamp, which is 20 more than the Watch 6 Classic ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 2:14
Samsung also added a slightly larger battery ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 1:06
Battery life has always been decent on Samsung's watches, and that continues here. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - OFFICIAL! @ 2:48

Fitness Tracking (14)

running coach ▶ I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! @ 1:23
the new running coach. There is a new 12 minute running test that you do so that the watch can determine your current running level and then you get recommended workouts based off of that. ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 2:31
new running coach ▶ New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! @ 1:04
what I like about the fitness is, you know, the typical like the auto tracking ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 11:04
it auto tracked the walk for me, which was super fire because hey, I wasn't thinking like, hey, let me track this. It automatically chose to do that and it was most definitely convenient ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 11:19
for cycling indoors, this is a lot better than what we saw in the past ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 6:49
You can get coached on running ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! @ 3:18
Running coach is back, but smarter now. It tailor workouts based on your cardio levels and suggest safe training intensities to reduce injury risk ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 3:54
when I'm taking my walk, the one that I just recently did, when I got to like a mark of like a mile, it uh spoke to me. So it's like a, you know, personal coach. ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 8:40
Samsung added a new running coach feature that evaluates your performance through a 12-minute test run and then assigns you one of 160 personalized training plans. These plans adapt depending on how you perform, giving you smarter, more effective training suggestions. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 2:20
running coach feature ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 9:10
track your running to the next level. So you can have a coach so it can get you ready to do, you know, a 5K or 10K, a half marathon or full marathon. It's going to let you know if you're running too fast or too slow or where you should, you know, increase the speed or if you're just overexerting yourself, it's going to let you know that it is okay to slow down ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 5:54
the new running sort of guidance where it can actually measure your running and give you sort of tips to improve it ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 6:54
AI powered running coach, which assesses your fitness and then provides personalized training plans, even giving real-time feedback during your runs ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 4:40

Display (12)

50% brighter display ▶ I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! @ 1:11
Both watches can now reach 3,000 nits of brightness outdoors, which makes it much easier to see the screen. ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 0:57
screen now hits 3,000 nits of peak brightness, which is a jump from 2,000 nits on the Watch 6 Classic. It matches the brightness of the watch Ultra ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 2:57
screen brightness on the watch is now a maximum of 3,000 nits, which is great and very easy to see outdoors ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 2:00
significantly brighter display with a peak brightness of 30,000 nits ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 4:03
brighter display which is 30,000 nits ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 4:46
The display is still circular, which keeps that classic smartwatch appeal, but it's brighter than ever. With a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits, it's incredibly easy to see outdoors, even in direct sunlight. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 0:57
super AMOLED panel and it's incredibly vibrant ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 2:30
sapphire crystal display promises excellent durability against scratches ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 2:17
up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness which means outdoor visibility even in bright sunlight should be absolutely fantastic ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 2:33
screen is also slightly brighter than the previous generation ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 7:13
3000 nits of brightness is here ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 2:47

Connectivity (8)

so long as you have LTE, you don't necessarily need the phone ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 3:56
dual GPS, so location tracking is more accurate ▶ I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! @ 1:14
LTE is still an option ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 1:35
It is easier to connect ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 3:48
GPS also is very good ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 4:16
multiband L1 and L5 GPS ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 9:55
dual band GPS ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 4:12
when it comes to GPS log times also I find this watch has absolutely great GPS ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 4:06

Value for Money (1)

it won't require a subscription ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 3:56

Cons (94)

Other (34)

you got to be smart with your prompt for Gemini ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 3:30
the Classic now only comes in a single 46 millimeter size, which is sort of a bummer if you were a fan of the smaller version ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 1:52
the Galaxy Watch Classic only comes in a 46 mm version ▶ New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! @ 3:48
There's just this square thing behind it ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 0:28
unless you have nails like me, its hard to swap straps ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 2:17
a little bit heavy given that it's stainless steel ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 2:30
this might be a polarizing design choice since many of you have told me over the years that the roundness is one of the things you like most about the Galaxy Watch's design ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 1:16
We don't get a charger included ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 1:15
You do have to allow an awful lot of things to get this set up ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 10:22
comes in at $449.99, goes up to $499.99 with LTE ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 0:09
you do have to take it off your wrist to do that ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 11:34
this is a fairly large watch. You'll need to actually have pretty large wrists for this to look decent ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned @ 13:45
The Galaxy Watch 8 and the Classic are both more expensive ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 6:45
you do need a Wi-Fi connection or an internet connection of some sort ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 4:01
the Galaxy Watch can still not be used for weightlifting ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 9:59
it does mean third party manufacturers will have to make specific straps for this watch ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 3:50
the results for the Galaxy Watch 7 right here look about as bad ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 9:49
The Watch 8's starting price is up by $50 at $349.99, while the Classic is up by $100 at $499.99 ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 6:50
It's not quite as good as the Pixel Watch and the Apple Watch again ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 14:49
Compared to the competition, this isn't bad. There are better devices ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 7:44
There are some deviations ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 13:52
you should sort of take this kind of feature with a grain of salt ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? @ 6:15
Very low. There we go. So, that means I need to start eating healthier. or maybe more fruits and vegetables to get my antioxidant levels up. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! @ 5:07
it somehow had a delay in picking up on the decrease and didn't fully detect a peak ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 6:25
Still, Apple watches and the Pixel Watch are definitely doing better than the Galaxy Watch ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 9:10
There is some deviation away from the blue line ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 12:48
It struggled in the same moments though ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 6:42
I would say it looks more or less the same. There's a bit more deviation right here. Maybe a bit more deviation here ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 14:05
it's kind of a bummer that with the new watch face format that the old method that I used to show you guys for getting these, you know, custom watch faces, you know, the rolly and whatnot. As of right now, this is not available. ▶ Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Th @ 12:58
There are a few moments of deviation right here where I had to take a short break. It didn't fully detect that dip in my heart rate ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 6:21
it wasn't completely perfect ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 7:15
they're still pretty terrible. Every time I did a set of exercises, my heart rate increased. So, there are all these peaks in heart rate throughout my exercise session. And basically, none of them were detected by the Galaxy Watch 8 ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 9:31
It's not perfect ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 13:44
although the overall battery life doesn't seem to have improved much yet. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 1:10

Design & Comfort (28)

The Watch 8 Classic only comes in one 46 mm size, so there's no longer a small version. And if you have a tiny wrist, that would be a disappointment ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 0:36
square edges ▶ I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! @ 0:28
I'm kind of torn because it looks nice, but I kind of miss that simple circular design ▶ New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! @ 2:57
doesn't like the squirle design on the Watch 8 (compared to Watch 7) ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 6:08
you have to press hard on the button to release the band. I imagine a woman with nail extensions would simply not be able to use that. ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 4:53
You're no longer going to be able to exchange your old watch straps with this one because it's a new design ▶ New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! @ 3:20
love it or hate it kind of design, definitely polarizing ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 2:33
the Galaxy Watch 8 only come in graphite and silver ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - WOW, ITS FANTESTIC! @ 0:59
The 2025 model will ship in titanium blue, gray, and silver. Sounds premium until you see the renders. That blue looks more like it forgot to be blue. It's less midnight sky, more smudged aluminum. Where's the flare? Where's the adventure in this so-called adventure watch? ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - WOW, ITS FANTESTIC! @ 1:23
the classic, it's ditching the dual size approach and going full XL with a 46M option only ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - WOW, ITS FANTESTIC! @ 1:59
The Ultra is sticking with a chunky 47 mem. That's the only size. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - WOW, ITS FANTESTIC! @ 1:37
The Watch A Classic just black and white ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - WOW, ITS FANTESTIC! @ 1:05
ever since the Galaxy Watch 4, they've all felt quite plasticky and a little bit flimsy ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 0:40
you won't be able to use older Galaxy Watch bands or the standard 20 mm bands like you could on previous models ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 1:29
only one size for the classic, just 46 mm ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 3:35
another strap redesign ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - OFFICIAL! @ 1:49
squirle design, the square circle ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 0:28
heavier and bulkier, so not ideal for workouts ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - OFFICIAL! @ 4:41
new strap design that's not backwards compatible with older 20mm straps or Galaxy Watch Ultra straps ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 2:47
The size is only one size for the classic, which is 46 mm ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This @ 1:27
polarizing design. Some people are really going to like this and some people are really going to dislike it ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 0:51
older watch bands are not compatible anymore ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - OFFICIAL! @ 1:47
Although changing straps using this system can feel a bit fiddly, especially if you've got short nails. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 1:18
comes in only one size, 46 mm ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - OFFICIAL! @ 0:46
you will not be able to use the previous gen watch straps ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 1:10
if you are someone who like the rounded dial, the classic round dial, then you may not be able to sink in with this design element ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! @ 7:20
Some people might not like this sort of frame around the screen. They think it's either too square or copying sort of Apple ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 3:10
Still doesn't have your rotating bezel ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! @ 2:51

Health Tracking (6)

body of the watch being flush to the skin makes body composition measurements difficult ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 4:11
odd shift in AG index measurements ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 5:02
the new health metrics. The star of the show is the new antioxidant measurement...But out of five people who tried this, everyone got a number in the low aka middle category...diet recommendations based on that number, but those were so generic they were practically useless...I don't see many people using this at all, especially considering that you have to take off your watch ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 1:41
a little bit concerned that this might make people overly worried for no reason ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 4:42
have to take watch off wrist to measure antioxidant levels ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 5:09
antioxidant levels feature is not FDA approved ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 5:00

Features (6)

there's a catch ▶ New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! @ 0:19
If you're already using a Galaxy Watch 5 or 6, will the aid give you enough reasons to upgrade? That's debatable. Unless Samsung's saving something wild for the unpacked event, like a brand new health sensor or nextG processor, it feels like they're coasting a bit this year. Refinements, not revolutions. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - WOW, ITS FANTESTIC! @ 3:43
Where's the wow factor? ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - WOW, ITS FANTESTIC! @ 0:46
control music, but only from the Samsung Music Player app in my testing so far ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 6:12
if you maybe want to uh like uh like like get offline map of maybe like Poland again you would have to do it maybe like three times ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 3:01
a limit basically of these offline maps ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 2:56

Battery Life (5)

the battery life. With a quoted 30 hours of battery life with the always on screen, the Watch 8 and the Watch 8 Classic remain devices you have to charge every single day...technically you can get to a day and a half, but not two days. ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 3:26
nothing new with faster charging...charging is not particularly fast. It took the watch 8 Classic about an hour to get from 20% to 95%. ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 4:12
won't get much more than a full day plus one night of sleep tracking with heavier usage and always-on display ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 1:08
this new watch is not compatible with reverse wireless charging from a Samsung phone ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 2:26
Sure, battery life is still an area for improvement, and the dynamic lug system might need getting used to ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 3:33

Value for Money (4)

a pretty steep price increase. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic now costs $500, up from $400 for the previous Classic model. And the regular Galaxy Watch 8 starts at 350, which is a $50 increase over the previous version...no major new features, and that one day battery life remains the biggest downside ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't @ 5:01
price up by about £30 or $50 ▶ I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! @ 1:06
There's no sign of a Galaxy Watch fan edition. No FE model. Not a zilch. ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - WOW, ITS FANTESTIC! @ 2:13
strict 30-minute time limit to actually make the purchase. Otherwise, this extra $50 off discount will expire ▶ Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 @ 5:04

Performance (4)

Mine was initially very low ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 4:15
And while early results need more validation ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 2:46
my score is still quite low ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 4:39
While it was a bit sluggish in our demo ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review @ 2:08

Software/OS (3)

Gemini on your watch which is a little bit slow to use since it's kind of like two layers of communication ▶ I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! @ 2:17
no integration into Samsung Notes yet for Gemini ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! @ 8:21
Gemini won't work offline ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 3:39

Fitness Tracking (2)

We only did a few exercises though per type of exercise, so we need to do more exercises to see if these results are consistent ▶ Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) @ 15:48
finding it's 50/50 on whether or not it's actually starting the workout as well with that playlist in that specific example though ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) @ 3:13

Display (2)

one actual downgrade. The display size is smaller than both the Watch 6 Classic and the Watch Ultra ▶ Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features @ 4:51
smaller display (1.37 in) despite a fairly large body ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? @ 3:48

Review sources

Galaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test) by The Quantified Scientist — 13 pros, 16 cons
Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: why the new face? by The Verge — 17 pros, 9 cons
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & First Impressions ! by AppX — 22 pros, 2 cons
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - It Has Returned by zollotech — 17 pros, 6 cons
Galaxy Watch8 Classic by Samsung || 2025's Top Smartwatch? by Mike O'Brien — 16 pros, 7 cons
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!) by Lexy Savvides — 11 pros, 9 cons
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - Top 15 New Features by TechTalkTV — 16 pros, 2 cons
Maps & Navigation on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 by Ultra Value Tech — 15 pros, 3 cons
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review by SmartWatchRadar — 13 pros, 5 cons
Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing & Setup Guide! by SamMobile — 14 pros, 2 cons
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 - One Week of Pros and Cons! by Techisode TV — 10 pros, 5 cons
Living with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a Week (Honest Thoughts) by CJKnowsTECH — 14 pros, 1 cons
Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Unboxing and Tour - You'll Love This Watch by Jimmy is Promo — 14 pros, 1 cons
Galaxy Watch 8 / Classic Impressions: The One Flaw You Can't Ignore by PhoneArena — 8 pros, 6 cons
I tested every new 2025 Samsung product! by Mrwhosetheboss — 10 pros, 3 cons
New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back! by CNET — 9 pros, 4 cons
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Unboxing and Setup! by Tim Schofield — 12 pros, 1 cons
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - OFFICIAL! by Semantic Tech — 8 pros, 4 cons
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic - WOW, ITS FANTESTIC! by Tech Fans — 2 pros, 8 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic worth buying?

Based on 19 independent YouTube reviews, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic scores 3.9/5 with 241 positive and 94 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #13 in the Smartwatches category.

What do reviewers like most about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic?

The most praised aspects are design & comfort, software/os, features — Design & Comfort (77 mentions), Software/OS (36 mentions), Features (30 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic?

Reviewers most frequently criticize other, design & comfort — Other (34 mentions), Design & Comfort (28 mentions).

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