Samsung found its unique smartwatch direction with the Galaxy Watch 8. For better or worse, it's not trying to build thick and battery-focused smartwatches like OnePlus or Garmin. It's also not trying to go for minimalism like Google and Fitbit. Instead, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 brings a differentiated yet practical design with a thin-and-light build and excellent software.
Switching from beefy smartwatches like the Apple Watch Ultra and Garmin Enduro 3, having to charge the Galaxy Watch 8 multiple times per day was a tough adjustment. If you can get past that drawback, though, the Galaxy Watch 8 is a nearly-perfect Wear OS device. It's comfortable, provides useful and engaging health insights, and pairs nicely with the best Samsung phones.
