Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
Exact average 78.0 · all scores printed by the outlets
Image: Samsung5 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: display and health tracking. Most common complaint: battery life.
Reviewed by Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, Android Central and 2 more
The catch: It is bulky and pricey, and battery life is short.
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What 5 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 80Expert Reviews
One of the best Wear OS watches thanks to its intuitive rotating bezel and quality build, but heart rate accuracy during hard exercise is spotty and some new features need polish.
Read Expert Reviews review - 80Trusted Reviews
A great all-rounder with a lovely rotating bezel, smart software and impressive health tracking, but the divisive design, cluttered app setup and unchanged battery life leave some rough edges.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 80Android Central
A stylish watch with a great bezel and polished software, but the big price rise and controversial squircle case make it a tough sell except for loyal Classic fans who can trade in.
Read Android Central review - 80TechRadar
A handsome, feature-packed watch with detailed fitness and sleep insights and a winning bezel, though it is bulky, relatively pricey and its battery is short.
Read TechRadar review - 70Tech Advisor
Solid Wear OS software, but divisive styling, tracking problems, half-finished features and no battery gain make it sit awkwardly in the market; the cheaper Watch 8 is the smarter buy.
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Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic worth it?
Critics are divided: 3 of 5 recommend it. It is bulky and pricey, and battery life is short.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
Critics agree: scores range from 70 (Tech Advisor) to 80 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 10 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
Battery life (3 of 5 reviews), Price (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
The Coros Nomad (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.