Samsung's Galaxy Watch8 series, including the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic, is now available at a reduced price through an Amazon deal that offers cashback, bringing the cost down to £324.
The Galaxy Watch8, typically priced at £399, is listed on Amazon for £374, with an additional £50 cashback available through Samsung's scheme. Shoppers must submit their claim within 30 days of purchase, and the offer runs until October 7. The Galaxy Watch8 Classic, usually £449, offers £75 cashback.
Health and AI features
Samsung describes the Series8 watches as "every biohacker's new go-to tech," with features including sleep optimisation through the Bedtime Guidance feature, which unlocks after three nights of wear and analyses sleep patterns. The built-in Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) sensor measures body fat percentage, body-water content, and skeletal muscle mass.
The Galaxy Watch8 series is the first smartwatch to track antioxidant levels, offering Instant Nutritional Feedback by placing a thumb on the back sensor. Samsung Health can also monitor water intake. The watches come with Gemini, Google's AI assistant, for hands-free voice commands.
Shopper feedback
Samsung emphasises that the health features are "intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or sleep disorder."
Customer reviews on Amazon are largely positive. One shopper praised the Galaxy Watch8: "Great watch, got a discount which made Amazon the best place to buy it. It's thinner than my last watch and feels very comfortable on." Another said: "I bought this for my wife to replace her 2019 Galaxy Watch. This new Galaxy Watch 8 is so much better in every way."
However, some noted battery concerns. One user said: "Charges quickly, nice watch and easy to use. Downside the battery life only lasts about a day and a half." Another echoed: "Nice upgrade from Galaxy Watch 6 classic however battery still could be better, last only 1 day."
Alternative options
Other retailers offer alternatives. Currys has the GARMIN vivoactive 5 Smart Watch for £229.00, with battery life up to 11 days and Garmin music functionality. Argos offers the HUAWEI Band 9 Smart Watch for £29.99, which includes heart rate monitoring and swim tracking.
The Galaxy Watch8 Classic features a rotating bezel, quick access button, and battery life up to 100 hours in power saving mode. The cashback deal reduces the overall cost of both models, making Samsung's latest smartwatches more accessible to shoppers.
