Trusted Reviews80
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.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
5 expert reviews#20 of 23 smartwatches
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recommend
recommend
Best rotating bezel smartwatch
Critics’ consensus
5 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 Trusted Reviews, Android Central, TechRadar and 2 more
The catch: It is bulky and pricey, and battery life is short.
Critics agree
Scores run from 70 to 80All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
Android Central80
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.
TechRadar80
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.
Expert Reviews80
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.
Tech Advisor70
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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What critics praise most
Display2 of 5
Health tracking2 of 5
What critics dislike most
Battery life3 of 5
Price2 of 5
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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 (Trusted 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 Apple Watch Series 11 (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.