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Best Samsung Watch in 2025 | Recommendations by galaxy watch experts

(Topic created: 07-09-2025 05:33 AM)
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khairia786
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I looked best Samsung Watch in 2025 because I want to buy a new smartwatch. I read reviews on websites like The Verge, Android Authority, and Tomโ€™s Guide, and most of them say these two are the best galaxy watches right now:

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (2025) 40mm

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7QD4HSD?th=1

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) 47mm

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7PKN2C8?th=1

Both watches have strong features like better battery life, health tracking, and smart tools. The Ultra has a strong metal body and is made for outdoor use, while the Classic has the old-style rotating ring, which I personally like. Both have a new sensor that tracks heart rate, sleep, and other health data more accurately.

But Iโ€™m confused about which one I should buy.

If anyone is already using one of these watches, can you tell me which one is better for daily use? Is the Ultra really worth the higher price or is the Classic good enough? Thanks in advance

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GaryB82
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The best one will be the Watch 8 and the new watch 8 ultra which is suppose to be announced today


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johin4568
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I researched the best Galaxy Watch for the past few days because I want a reliable smartwatch for daily use, fitness tracking, and notifications. I read reviews on trusted sources like The New York Times (Wire cutter), Consumer Reports, and popular tech websites, and they are consistently marking these two models as the best options:
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Both watches are highly rated for health tracking accuracy, battery life, and overall performance. However, Iโ€™m having trouble deciding which one would best suit my needs and would appreciate expert advice. I plan to use the watch for fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, notifications, and everyday wear. I want something comfortable, reliable, and suitable for long-term daily use with a Samsung phone.

So which one should I buy? Any recommendation or real user experience would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

LongHiker
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I would buy the 8 if you can. It has advanced sensors which the 7 does not have. Vascular load can't be measured with the 7.
NoteS23userglb
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I got the 8 for Christmas. If I get up to go to the bathroom t 3:00 AM, my watch tells me that I only slept from # AM onward. Why doesn't it record the earlier sleep time from 11PM to 3 AM?

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nullandvoid
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If that's all  you want with it and the additional sensors are not important to you, either watch will do, especially if there's a significant price difference.  I suspect, though, that you would be better off with the 8, since with the advanced sensors they may add more features that you *do* care about in later updates to the health app, that would not be available on the 7.  Plus the 8 is a year newer.

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DogGoneIt1989
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As @LongHiker and @nullandvoid have stated the watch 8 has more sensors with more advanced health features. Be aware should you choose the watch 8 series, due to the newer sensors you will not have reverse wireless charging, if this is a deal breaker go with the 7 series of watches.