Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review: The Watch With Smarter Health and Fitness Tracking!

Samsung has recently released a brand new addition to their Galaxy Watch series, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8! This new watch is thinner, lighter and brighter than ever before, and it also comes with a long-lasting battery life that will be sure to last a long time while also letting you keep track of your fitness.

In this review article, we’ll be diving deeper into the watch’s design, display and overall features of this watch in order to showcase why the Galaxy Watch 8 is something to look forward to getting, especially for those who are into keeping fit.

Design

When looking at the design for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, it features a new cushion-shaped design which gives it both a more casual and professional look which helps it stand out. The sleek lines for the watch are well-crafted so that it would be able to be worn during workout sessions and not bother the user, making it an excellent companion for those who are into fitness.

The watch is available in two different sizes, 40mm and 44mm, in order to cater to consumers with different wrist profiles without needing to compromise on the design. And one key highlight to the watch’s design would be its Dynamic Lug System which wraps closely around the wrist of the user and helps minimise the space between the sensor and skin, delivering more accurate health readings while also ensuring comfort.

In addition to this, the watch also comes with an Armor Aluminum case which enhances the watch’s durability, and this will ensure that the watch will be able to handle the accidents in everyday life without much concern from users.

The Galaxy Watch 8 comes in two different types of finish, Graphite and Silver, both of which offer their respective style that is able to fit any user.

Display

Meanwhile, the display for the Galaxy Watch 8 features a 1.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a crisp 438x438 resolution display which delivers sharp details and vibrant colours. Furthermore, the watch also comes with an impressive 3000 nits peak brightness, which will allow users to be able to read the screen even under the bright sunlight.

Asides from that, users will also be able to personalise their watch as well, as it comes with a wide selection of customisable watch faces that users can choose from, allowing them to best fit their personality.

Sensor

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 comes with an incredible sensor that is able to detect a variety of health and fitness features in order to help users keep track as well as measure accurate data of their health as well as their fitness. 

And the watch isn’t only good for when you’re awake, it’s extremely helpful when its users are asleep as well as it comes with many sleep-reading sensors that will not only be able to measure information such as their heart rate and blood oxygen levels while sleeping. And with the Sleep Apnea feature, it will help to report any abnormalities, such as a reduction in oxygen saturation while you sleep to help users be aware of it.

Additionally, if you’re someone that doesn’t have a good sleeping schedule, then you’ll be able to improve on that using the Advanced Sleep Coaching feature that the watch comes with. After a total of seven nights, your sleeping habits will be studied and the watch will assign you with one of eight sleep animals and provide a coaching program to help improve your sleep. 

In fact, it isn’t just sleep detection which makes the watch so vital as it is the first watch that measures antioxidant levels in order to help users get a well and balanced-diet for their everyday life. Asides from that, the watch is also able to measure your workout sessions, it also helps to track your daily stress levels, blood oxygen levels, heart rate, heart rhythms and even provide you with your energy score.

Antioxidant levels

Stress Levels

Blood Oxygen

Heart Rate

ECG

Energy Score

Applications

Furthermore, the Galaxy Watch 8 also ensures that users will be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle by providing various types of fitness tracking modes, and wellness monitoring features that cater to both daily routines and active workouts.

One feature that showcases this would be the watch’s Running Coach which is designed to guide runners of all levels, whether you’re a complete beginner or a marathon runner, you’ll be able to get structured and personalised workouts fitting your level.

Furthermore, with the performance level rating, you’ll be able to measure your running scores and be able to push further from there. Using that information, the Running Coach will help make adjustments for your training plan in order to help you grow and improve on your running scores.

And it’s not just for running as well, as the Galaxy Watch 8 comes with a Fitness Tracking app that will be able to measure accurate details for a wide range of activities, whether you’re on land or in the water.

Asides from that, users will also be able to have access to AI assistance as the Galaxy Watch 8 is the world's first smartwatch with Gemini built-in. This will allow users to have access to information immediately.

Battery

When looking at the battery life for the Galaxy Watch 8, users will be pleased to know that it comes with a long-lasting battery life, capable of lasting the entire day without fail. The 40mm model sports a 325mAh battery life whereas the 44mm variant packs a larger 435mAh cell. Though, even with a slight difference in the battery capacity, both models are able to last up to 30 hours with Always-On Display enabled, ensuring you can comfortably get through a full day and night of use without scrambling for a charger.

Verdict

In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 features a mix of sleek design, accurate readings alongside a powerful battery life, ensuring that you’ll be able to measure your health and fitness no matter where you go. So, if you’re someone who’s looking for a suitable companion in watching over your fitness and health, then I suggest checking out the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, which is priced from RM1,299 to RM1,799.