The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is now available at a record low price of $359.99 on Woot, down $140 from its original $500, making it the best deal since launch, with options for black or white and a full 1-year Samsung warranty.
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic impresses with its return of the rotating bezel, a positive upgrade for navigation, and features Gemini, which offers a more natural voice assistant experience than Google Assistant. The watch has solid battery life, extensive software options, and durability, making it a promising device for users seeking a versatile smartwatch. A full review is upcoming.
Best Buy is offering a $100 e-gift card for purchasing the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, with additional trade-in credits that can significantly reduce the price, making it an attractive deal for potential buyers, especially when combined with trade-ins from other brands or Samsung's own offers.
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic introduces a new cushion case design inspired by the Watch Ultra, with a larger display and more advanced health features compared to the Watch 6 Classic. While it offers significant improvements in features and performance, the design change is divisive, and whether it's worth upgrading depends on personal preferences and the importance of new functionalities.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic feature a return of the rotating bezel, new health tools like antioxidant and vascular load indices, improved sleep and running coaching, and the integration of Google's Gemini AI, with availability starting July 25.
Samsung is offering a $300 discount on the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic during its pre-order period, with prices dropping to as low as $199 when combining instant savings and trade-in deals, making it an attractive upgrade with new features and design enhancements.
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has been leaked with real-world images showing a metal body, black leather band, and a 'squircle' shape, hinting at a new design direction for Samsung's smartwatch lineup, ahead of its expected July 9th launch.
Samsung has revealed detailed images of its upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series, including the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and the new Watch Ultra (2025), showcasing a mix of modern and traditional designs with features like a rotating bezel on the Classic and a massive Ultra model, ahead of the official Unpacked event.
Detailed renders of the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic reveal a rounded OLED screen, squircle-shaped metal case, and two color options with matching bands and bezels. It features a rotating bezel, three physical buttons, and is expected to include advanced sensors, a powerful chip, and multiple connectivity options, with water and dust resistance. The watch will be available in Wi-Fi and LTE variants.
Leaked renders reveal Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series, including the Classic and Ultra 2 models, featuring a squircle design, a return of the physical rotating bezel on the Classic, and new health features, all running One UI 8 Watch.
A listing on eBay reveals the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic with a new 'squircle' design, 64GB storage, and a band connection method similar to the Galaxy Watch Ultra, although it is not yet fully operational. Samsung is expected to launch the series in early July.
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic will likely be available in only one size, with colors in black and white, as leaks reveal details about Samsung's upcoming smartwatch and foldable device lineup, including storage options and color variants. Samsung is expected to launch these devices in July.